Menu
13/02/2009
Tutu Gives Irish Downturn Advice
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has offered some food for thought on the current economic crisis in Ireland.
The Bishop urged Irish people to put their current economic difficulties into perspective.
Speaking on a visit to Dublin, the Nobel Peace Laureate said Ireland was doing a great job in wanting to share its "bounty", but admitted that some people have been a little greedy and selfish.
Archbishop Tutu said it was important to remember that although we are going through financial difficulties we are still so much better off than those in some other countries.
Since his retirement, Tutu has worked to critique the new South African government and has been consistently vocal in his condemnation of corruption throughout the world.
(DW/BMcC)
The Bishop urged Irish people to put their current economic difficulties into perspective.
Speaking on a visit to Dublin, the Nobel Peace Laureate said Ireland was doing a great job in wanting to share its "bounty", but admitted that some people have been a little greedy and selfish.
Archbishop Tutu said it was important to remember that although we are going through financial difficulties we are still so much better off than those in some other countries.
Since his retirement, Tutu has worked to critique the new South African government and has been consistently vocal in his condemnation of corruption throughout the world.
(DW/BMcC)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 September 2015
Govt To Invest €30m In Rural Towns And Villages
The Government is to invest €30m in rural towns and villages between 2016 – 2021, Ministers Alan Kelly and Ann Phelan announced on Tuesday.
Govt To Invest €30m In Rural Towns And Villages
The Government is to invest €30m in rural towns and villages between 2016 – 2021, Ministers Alan Kelly and Ann Phelan announced on Tuesday.
08 August 2012
Survey Finds Increases In Unpaid Overtime
The number of Irish employees taking on unpaid overtime in a bid to cope with increasing workloads has increased, according to a new survey. Peninsula Ireland questioned 934 employees and found that 67 per cent said they worked additional hours on occasion at evenings and on weekends. That is an increase from 58% recorded in 2011.
Survey Finds Increases In Unpaid Overtime
The number of Irish employees taking on unpaid overtime in a bid to cope with increasing workloads has increased, according to a new survey. Peninsula Ireland questioned 934 employees and found that 67 per cent said they worked additional hours on occasion at evenings and on weekends. That is an increase from 58% recorded in 2011.
15 May 2009
Taoiseach Visits Donegal Amid Dispute
The Taoiseach is making a visit to Donegal today as reports emerge of a rift within the Fianna Fail party in Donegal North East. A dispute is believed to have developed between the two Fianna Fail candidates in the forth coming local elections, Jim McDaid and Niall Blaney.
Taoiseach Visits Donegal Amid Dispute
The Taoiseach is making a visit to Donegal today as reports emerge of a rift within the Fianna Fail party in Donegal North East. A dispute is believed to have developed between the two Fianna Fail candidates in the forth coming local elections, Jim McDaid and Niall Blaney.
03 December 2019
Future Of Ireland To Be Decided In Ireland, Not Westminster - SF
The future of Ireland will be decided on the island of Ireland, not at Westminster, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said.
Future Of Ireland To Be Decided In Ireland, Not Westminster - SF
The future of Ireland will be decided on the island of Ireland, not at Westminster, Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald has said.
01 December 2016
1 In 5 People Renting In Ireland
One in five people in Ireland are now living in rented accommodation, according to figures from the Residential Tenancies Board. Rents went up by 8.6% between July and September, compared to the same time last year.
1 In 5 People Renting In Ireland
One in five people in Ireland are now living in rented accommodation, according to figures from the Residential Tenancies Board. Rents went up by 8.6% between July and September, compared to the same time last year.
-
Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
