José Manuel Barroso to get honorary doctorate at UCC

One of the world’s most powerful men will deliver a keynote address to the people of Ireland when he visits Cork next week.

European Commission president José Manuel Barroso has asked to deliver a 25-minute speech when he is awarded an honorary doctorate at University College Cork on Wednesday, March 5. It is believed he has a specific message he wishes to convey to the country.

He is expected to address Ireland’s progress since the bailout and how the country fits in with Europe.