Central Bank calls for cut to government debt

The Central Bank, the Parliamentary Budget Office, and the world’s largest ratings firms have all urged the next government to avoid pumping up spending that could lead to a new crash.

Central Bank calls for cut to government debt
Wed, 12 Feb, 2020 - 09:00
Geoff Percival

By Geoff Percival and Eamon Quinn

The Central Bank, the Parliamentary Budget Office, and the world’s largest ratings firms have all urged the next government to avoid pumping up spending that could lead to a new crash.

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