Time to stop rot of austerity

The recent figures for retail sales in Apr show a decline of 1.5% compared to Mar 2012 and an annual decrease of 2.7%.

Wed, 30 May, 2012 - 01:00

These figures have just been released by the CSO. If there was ever a picture of how austerity isn’t working, then ask the business sector and the small businesses in particular. It is time to stop the rot.

Paul Doran

27 Monastery Walk

Clondalkin

Dublin 22

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