A report recommending the sale of up to five billion euro of state assets -which could include Shannon Airport is set to be published today.
The review carried out by Colm McCarthy- the man behind An Bord Snip Nua report- is also expected to recommend the merger of the country’s gas and electricity networks.
However the report will be as much about a review of how state companies are run -as what can be sold and is warning against a fire sale..
Despite the proposals outlining how 5 billion euro could be raised, the programme for government only provides for the sell-off or privatisation of assets worth half that.
Political analyst Shane Coleman says as well as his money-saving targets, Colm McCarthy is also expected to make some recommendations on pay.
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