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    The document outlines the agenda for a conference discussing strategies for dealing with Ireland's debt crisis. The conference will explore options for both Ireland's public and private debt and discuss whether economic growth can solve the debt crisis. Speakers will debate approaches like austerity versus growth strategies, dealing with private debt through comprehensive measures, and debt forgiveness. Sessions will also consider implications of a potential eurozone breakup for Ireland and examine if introducing a parallel currency could help reduce Ireland's debt burden while maintaining advantages of the euro. The conference aims to assess Ireland's strategic options and manage associated risks.

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    The document outlines the agenda for a conference discussing strategies for dealing with Ireland's debt crisis. The conference will explore options for both Ireland's public and private debt and discuss whether economic growth can solve the debt crisis. Speakers will debate approaches like austerity versus growth strategies, dealing with private debt through comprehensive measures, and debt forgiveness. Sessions will also consider implications of a potential eurozone breakup for Ireland and examine if introducing a parallel currency could help reduce Ireland's debt burden while maintaining advantages of the euro. The conference aims to assess Ireland's strategic options and manage associated risks.

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    Strategies for Irelands Debt Crisis

    The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability "Designing systems for a changing world"

    National strategies for dealing with Irelands debt crisis Exploring the options

    Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd September Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Sq www.feasta.org/debt-conference

    Supported by Smart Taxes Network

    Strategies for Irelands Debt Crisis

    Thursday 22nd September

    1.00 pm 2.00 pm

    Registration Joan Burton TD -Minister for Social Protection and Labour Deputy Leader will open the conference Followed by Opening Remarks Emer OSiochru Architect and Renewable Energy Developer

    Will global economic growth solve Irelands public debt crisis?


    Moderator: 2.20 pm Peter Mathews Banker and TD Balancing austerity with a growth strategy for the economy Fergal OBrien IBEC Chief Economist 2.40 pm Austerity programmes will inhibit global economic growth Paul Sweeney ICTU Economic Advisor 3.00 pm Energy prices, the boom/bust cycle and prospects for global economic growth Richard Douthwaite Economist and Author 3.20 pm 3.45 pm Discussion Coffee Break

    Will economic growth solve our private debt crisis?


    Moderator: 4.00 pm Karl Deeter Irish Mortgage Brokers Adopting a comprehensive approach to dealing with private debt Dr. Constantin Gurdgiev Head of Research, St Columbanus AG and Adjunct Lecturer in Finance, Trinity College, Dublin. 4.20 pm Debt forgiveness and moral hazard Peter Brown - Managing Director of the Irish Institute of Financial Trading 4.40 pm 5.15 pm Discussion Finish

    Strategies for Irelands Debt Crisis

    Friday 23rd September


    9.30 am 10.00 am Registration Opening Remarks Deirdre de Burca Former Green Party Spokesperson on EU affairs

    Can the euro-zone survive and what are the implications for Ireland?
    Moderator: 10.20 am David McWilliams Economic Commentator

    "Toward a true 'United States of Europe' or else Irish Divorce from the Euro"
    Marshall Auerback Fellow at Economists for Peace and Security, Research Associate at the Levy Institute and former Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute.

    10.50 am

    The euro-zone should be saved and Ireland is better off within it Dan OBrien Irish Times Economics Editor

    11.10 am

    Ireland should pre-empt a break up of the euro-zone and leave on its own terms Professor Ray Kinsella Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business

    11.30 am 12.30 pm

    Discussion Lunch

    Could a parallel currency with the Euro help reduce Irelands debt burden by giving us many of the advantages of our own currency?
    Moderator: 2.00 pm Graham Barnes IT and Currency Consultant Dual currencies learning from the Californian solution Professor Charles Goodhart Professor of Banking and Finance, LSE 2.30 pm The role of regional currencies in a wider currency union Bernard Lietaer Currency systems expert, Research Fellow at the Center for Sustainable Resources of the University of California. Member of the Club of Rome, 3.00 pm The introduction of a parallel currency will not assist Irelands economy Prof. Terrence McDonough Economics Dept, NUI Galway 3.20 pm 4.00 pm Discussion Assessing Irelands strategic options and managing the risks David Korowicz Physicist and Human Systems Ecologist 4.30 pm Finish

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