No equality of pain in society

As a Fine Gael supporter of many years, it is sad to witness the inability of the Government, with all its resources, to rationally explain the illusive if doubtful benefits of the Fiscal/Austerity Treaty in plain English or in Irish.

Unfortunately, this failure is perceived as a further reflection of its growing alienation, arrogance and incompetence.

It has failed to assuage real fears that the current policy of another four to six years of pinging austerity will result in permanent recession, entrenched emigration and ultimately the destruction of the fabric of Irish society.