Think-tank slams 'party poopers' for prolonging austerity, says Budget can be easier

The Government is being told that it can achieve economic targets with an austerity budget of just €800m, and that it could put in place a €1bn economic stimulus to create thousands of jobs.

The advice from the Nevin Economic Research Institute flies in the face of the Troika and others who say a €2bn correction is needed.