Yes, I agree that the majority of people in Ireland are under the impression that a 'yes' vote will continue the gravy train or at least the 'bail out' Euros'. I feel they will be in for a very rude awakening in the not too distant future.
Some months ago I read a very interesting article which debunked the Irish 'gravy train' suggestion. While Ireland did gain billions from the EU for infrastructure, roads, ports etc, we also gave away our fishing rights, (the largest in Europe) for the quick buck! The Polititians that did this should be shot!
I would have much preferred if our idiot politicians had the foresight to see that we could have developed this industry to its maximum instead of relying on the likes of Dell, Intel etc etc that are really only here for the tax breaks and low wages of 10 years ago. The only problem now is that similar tax breaks and much lower labour cost is available in the newly joined EU countries, Poland etc.
Still the up side is that I think Ireland is now starting to SEE that we have to build on what we have, Fisheries (hope we take them back), Green Food Production, Wind and Wave Power and not to forget Tourism. However it will take at least 10 years plus before we will see these industries being fully developed.
Mike
