IRELAND
Irish Central
John Spain
Last week the political parties here began their campaigns for the referendum on the European Fiscal Compact, probably the most important vote this generation of Irish people will cast.
Depending on how you see it, the outcome could make or break the Irish economy for decades to come.
It’s not only a very important matter but a highly complex one. It deserves all our attention for the next few weeks as we decide whether to vote yes or no.
It should have been dominating the headlines here last week, but it failed to do so. Instead it was pushed to the margins as sex abuse by priests yet again took over the news agenda.
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