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Richard Bruton, Irish opposition politician, Fine Gael
Noel Thompson talks to Richard Bruton, of the Irish opposition party Fine Gael, ahead of a crucial national election. What can his party offer beyond more economic pain?
HARDtalk is in Ireland just days ahead of a crucial national election that could radically change Irish politics for many years to come. A controversial financial bailout by the IMF and EU last year has been deeply unpopular in Ireland. The opposition Fine Gael party is likely to be a dominant member of any new government. Noel Thompson talks to Richard Bruton, Fine Gael's spokesperson for Enterprise, Jobs and Economic Planning. What can his party offer except more economic pain and austerity?
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Tue 22 Feb 2011
23:30GMT
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- Mon 21 Feb 2011 04:30GMT
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