Livable Ireland in the 21st Century

While it is not possible to turn back the clock, it is possible to put a stop to the mismanagement of Ireland by the elected representatives of all parties. A new approach is needed. Livable Ireland believes that governments role is to act as an enabler to provide the conditions within which society will prosper. Ireland needs new ideas to create this environment in readiness for the challenges of the 21st century. Its time to take politicians out of the management of public services, leaving professional managers free but accountable, so ending the culture of political control, personal politically driven agendas and spin. To begin restoring our competitiveness we need to regain control over government spending, revitalise Dublin with the creation of ‘a new city within the city’ driven by inwards and upwards development, create a political culture of transparency and accountability, push through decentralisation policies and increase productivity through better utilisation of technology to move up the value chain.