This saying critiques the religion like an oxymoron. From one hand, it is something beneficial when it comforts afflicted ones. From other hand, it can be seen as poisoning like brainwashing and manipulating which means afflicting the comfortable. Although people have become more critical towards religion, religion still is an option in our modern lives.
To improve its economy, the Government of Ireland did not : D. Cut local taxes
By not cutting local taxes, the domestic businesses in ireland will have more disposable income to expand their businesses, which will improve ireland's economy in the future