Government asks public for ideas on cuts

THE Government has appealed for the public’s help in identifying ways to slash public spending.

Citing the huge financial pressures on the country, Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin asked people to submit “creative, constructive proposals” for saving money.

“The challenge facing our country is so great that no reasonable proposal can be ignored,” he said, inviting submissions on everything from wasteful practices to the future of state agencies.