Bigs Quote by Eamon de Valera
“By keeping the annuities, we could build up a national industry every years as big as the Shannon Scheme.”
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.
Invest in annuities for growth.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- infrastructure projects
- energy sector
- private-public partnerships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can annuities be structured for long‑term national benefit?
- What risks exist in relying on annuities for large projects?
Requires stable political climate and public trust.