On Fri, 11 Dec 2009 11:07:51 +0000 The Natural Philosopher wrote :
The Republic of Ireland is a prime example of an economy based near
entirely on the property boom.

No, based on exports.

Don't know about that, but presumably Eire-based companies cannot find
a particular advantage when trading with mainland Europe whilst (say)
Airbus jobs in the UK are safer than most?

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