'Ireland is far from a basket case..' according to The Economist

Public Speaking Ireland

According to The Economist, 'Ireland is far from a basket case and our economic future looks bright and the country is engulfed by excessive pessimism'...

Here's the link.. Yes, it was in the Indo, but the report is independent...


http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ireland-far-from-basket-case-says-report-2558080.html

Would be great if more of these reports came out - from independent sources, who are merely trying to be 'objective' in their findings.

Anita Blow

Independent, professionally made reports on positive aspects of Ireland don't mean anything to the average "omg irelands gay nama lol yore ma" boardsie. Be prepared for the usual FF, NAMA, no future, emigration, situation will never get better comments etc.

erictheviking1

Public Speaking Ireland wrote: »

According to The Economist, 'Ireland is far from a basket case and our economic future looks bright and the country is engulfed by excessive pessimism'...

Here's the link.. Yes, it was in the Indo, but the report is independent...


http://www.independent.ie/national-news/ireland-far-from-basket-case-says-report-2558080.html

Would be great if more of these reports came out - from independent sources, who are merely trying to be 'objective' in their findings.

Totally agree. Far too pessimistic. The real problem is its the younger generation (who we need to get the country moving again)who have never known hardship who are being pessimistic.

Public Speaking Ireland

Anita Blow wrote: »

Independent, professionally made reports on positive aspects of Ireland don't mean anything to the average "omg irelands gay nama lol yore ma" boardsie. Be prepared for the usual FF, NAMA, no future, emigration, situation will never get better comments etc.

Yes, sometimes it's easier to moan and point to the usual elements splashed across the news - but perhaps, just perhaps, by paying attention to the positives, there could be a focus on the important tasks at hand instilling more optimism.

Public Speaking Ireland

erictheviking1 wrote: »

Totally agree. Far too pessimistic. The real problem is its the younger generation (who we need to get the country moving again)who have never known hardship who are being pessimistic.

And what a shame that is -
Talented - Yes
Educated - Yes
Politically aware - Yes
Optimistic and hopeful - Not so much....

p1akuw47h5r3it

erictheviking1 wrote: »

Totally agree. Far too pessimistic. The real problem is its the younger generation (who we need to get the country moving again)who have never known hardship who are being pessimistic.

Well in fairness to the younger generation it's hard to be optimistic when all the older generation do is complain about how ****ed the younger generation are.

aindriu80

Does anyone have the article in full ? I looked on The Economist but cant see it.

Public Speaking Ireland

Unfortunately I tried finding it (all over the net) and couldn't locate it - but will be looking out for it in their next print issue.

Anonymous1987

Public Speaking Ireland wrote: »

Unfortunately I tried finding it (all over the net) and couldn't locate it - but will be looking out for it in their next print issue.

This post has links to the articles. Unfortunately the banks and the financial system are the greatest threat to the country.

Public Speaking Ireland

Oh, sorry about that - didn't realise there was already a thread and discussion on this - apologies all.

P.S. Thanks for letting me know.

aindriu80

thanks for the url !!

Scofflaw

Not really a need for a merge, under the circumstances.

moderately,
Scofflaw