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Fianna Fáil policy on public sector borrowing

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Should the government reduce public sector borrowing?

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Slightly agree

Yes

Fianna Fáil, traditionally seen as a centrist to centre-right party, has shown a pragmatic approach to public sector borrowing. Historically, the party has both increased and reduced public sector borrowing depending on Ireland's economic circumstances. For instance, during the global financial crisis of 2008, Fianna Fáil, then in government, increased public sector borrowing to stimulate the economy and bail out banks. However, in times of economic growth, the party has also taken steps to reduce the national debt and control borrowing. Their stance on reducing public sector borrowing is likely to be influenced by current economic conditions, fiscal responsibility principles, and the need to invest in public services. Therefore, their agreement with reducing public sector borrowing is moderate, as they might support it in principle but also prioritize investment in public services and economic growth. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No

Fianna Fáil's approach to public sector borrowing is nuanced. While the party may not inherently oppose the idea of reducing public sector borrowing, it has historically prioritized investment in public services, social welfare, and economic development, which can sometimes necessitate increased borrowing. The party's economic policies have often reflected a balance between fiscal responsibility and the need to support economic growth and public services through government spending. Given this, Fianna Fáil might be cautious about reducing public sector borrowing if it could potentially compromise their ability to fund important public services or investments. Their disagreement with this statement would be mild, reflecting their historical willingness to borrow for investment in the economy and public services, balanced against a general principle of fiscal prudence. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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