Ireland in danger of collapse

[Cyberman]

This could have been Britain. Be grateful !!!!

[tim123]

Good whiskey, good breakfasts, a good rugby team, very good universities, talented salespeople (gift of the gab), fascinating geology and fantastic landscapes. They have a good sense of humour too, and I fear they’re going to need it.

Only the first actually makes the country any money, and that, not much

tim

[tim123]

It was at one point kicking off the massive and unsustainable boom but I don't think so now. East Europe are our new charities.

I can't speak for any other sector, but Ireland has a (very expensive) ten year plan to improve its railways, 90% of which they are expecting you and I to pay for.

tim

[norrahe]

I should be sticking up for my home country.....

But...

Aside from the guinness and good food, Ireland has been getting handouts from the EU for any major developments. It is heavily reliant on foreign investment.

There is very little sustainable home industry.

House prices are in some places more expensive than over here.

In the current crisis, they are setting themselves up for a major fall and are looking for bailout from the IMF.

Looks like the celtic tiger has had his day!