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World Service,03 Jan 2014,17 mins

Irish Recovery?

Business Daily

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Management consultant-turned-comedian Colm O'Regan takes a tour of his homeland, hoping to take the road to recovery after Ireland’s recession. However, he discovers that the Irish economic upturn - though heralded internationally - hasn't left Ireland's people much to laugh about. Colm explores the phenomena of emigrating Irish youth - who are convinced their only hope of employment is to travel abroad. Economist David McWilliams fears there may be more economic casualties, while public expenditure minister Brian Hayes argues that more Irish jobs are being created than ever.

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