Celtic Tiger has bred selfishness, says minister

One of the by-products of the Celtic Tiger has been a new selfishness in Ireland, a Government minister said today.

Wed, 04 May, 2005 - 16:38

One of the by-products of the Celtic Tiger has been a new selfishness in Ireland, a Government minister said today.

Minister of State Sean Power said the Government should consider a structured programme of volunteering for young people to help gain an appreciation of the needs of others.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Ireland Place: Leinster Place: Citywest Person: government Person: Minister of State Person: Sean Power Person: Power Person: Rachel Collier Person: Collier Event: Special Olympics Event: Asian tsunami Event: National Young Social Innovators Showcase Organisation: Celtic Tiger Organisation: US government Organisation: Young Social Innovators Organisation: YSI

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