Cliff Taylor, an economics columnist for The Irish Times, Shana Cohen, Director at TASC, and John McHale, Professor of Economics at University of Galway, dissect Ireland's precarious economic model. They explore the implications of ambitious party spending promises amid reliance on corporate tax revenues. The discussion highlights the tension between necessary infrastructure investments and the sustainability of these expenditures, especially in light of global economic pressures. Concerns over tax system vulnerabilities and economic inequality add depth to their analysis.