Michael Clifford: Appetite is growing for Sinn Féin’s populism

WE DO things differently in this country. Following the economic crash and imposition of austerity, there was widespread anger and disillusionment. In a country like Greece, which also suffered hugely during this period, the anger led to riots.

Other countries saw the rise of anti-austerity political parties. Spain and Portugal responded in this manner. In Ireland the pain and anger was largely kept in check.