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NOT since mass emigration from Ireland to London in the 1950s have I seen such fulsome affirmation of Heathrow as a major hub and of the City of London as a key business centre. It has taken us a long time to admit openly how much we still depend on Britain.

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Wed, 22 Aug, 2007 - 01:00

Jeremiah C O’Sullivan

Carolina Terrace

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