The pandemic has shown how interdependent people are and has brought about the thinking that there are “certain essential things you need to live”, President Michael D Higgins has said. Mr Higgins said it was “time we debated what we should leave to the market and what we should have by way of general public provision”. He stressed that science and technology are promoted through the State, education and research grants. Mr Higgins said there must be a connection between ecology, issues of social justice and the economy. “We need to redefine the form of partnership between the State and the private sector.”The President said the country is “most definitely” entering a time of hope.

Source: The Irish Times May 22, 2021 12:22 UTC