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“By keeping the annuities, we could build up a national industry every years as big as the Shannon Scheme.” quote by Eamon de Valera
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“By keeping the annuities, we could build up a national industry every years as big as the Shannon Scheme.”

Eamon de Valera

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Policy Address, Ireland, 1930s

Advocates using annuities to fund a large national industry comparable to the Shannon Scheme.

In simple terms: Use annuities to build big industry.

Key Takeaway

Invest in annuities for growth.

Themes

economics industry finance

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

policy visionary

When to use this quote

  • government budgeting
  • infrastructure projects
  • energy sector
  • private-public partnerships

Key Concepts

national development public policy investment

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can annuities be structured for long‑term national benefit?
  • What risks exist in relying on annuities for large projects?
A Different Perspective

Requires stable political climate and public trust.

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