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Emily O'Reilly: Ireland operates to a "C Standard"

The new European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly says we operate to a "C standard" here in Ireland, in o...
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09.56 30 Jul 2013


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Emily O'Reilly: Ireland operates to a "C Standard"

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09.56 30 Jul 2013


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The new European Ombudsman Emily O'Reilly says we operate to a "C standard" here in Ireland, in our work, and in our engagement.

She was explaining comments she made over the weekend at the MacGill Summer School in Co. Donegal, when she described the modern day republic as a perversion of 1916 ideals.

This morning, Ms. O'Reilly has clarified that she was speaking about recent history, and not only the current government.

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But Emily O'Reilly has again criticised our laziness, stating that we are a gifted and wealthy nation, but we don't realise our potential:


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