Govt hints at increased use of PPPs
The Government has hinted that it is planning to use controversial public-private partnerships to finance schools, roads and other infrastructure projects.
Speaking at the launch of a National Development Finance Agency, Department of Finance spokesman Eamon Kearns described PPPs as 'cutting-edge', despite widespread opposition to the privatisation of public projects.
The Government hopes the NDFA can raise cash for infrastructure projects following the serious deterioration of Ireland's public finances.
