Mary Regan: After folding easily in the face of the fuel protests, the government now faces similar pressures from trade unions

"Department of Finance officials have drawn up a 'risk matrix' under which we now exist. It lists the possible threats to the economy, their likelihood of materialising, and the effect they would have on our lives."

"With the sort of otherworldly language that you wouldn't normally associate with mandarins, the risk matrix provides a structured approach to evaluating economic threats."

The government has responded to fuel protests, leading to unions now presenting their demands. Department of Finance officials have created a 'risk matrix' that outlines potential threats to the economy, assessing their likelihood and impact on daily life. This matrix serves as a framework for understanding the economic landscape and the challenges that may arise in the near future.

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