Now, the prevailing economic atmosphere is understandably pessimistic at present and every other day seems to bring a new stark prediction or forecast.
However, Conor Skehan, a Lecturer in Planning at Technical University Dublin, thinks we also need to plan for some possible positive and successful future trends particularly in Ireland where we have a unique mix of economic strands.
Conor joined Bobby to discuss in more detail.
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Down to Business with Bobby Kerr