Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Special Committee on Covid-19 Response

Covid-19: Impact on the Fiscal Position

Photo of Duncan SmithDuncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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In phase 2, the council indicates that consumer spending will remain weak. We can all understand that. We will require a return of confidence to ameliorate that. Does Mr. Barnes have any thoughts on how we can increase consumer confidence in phase 2?