The solidarity of English speakers!

The Irish Times carries an inspiring story this morning, linked here, of New Zealand seeking skilled Irish labour for recontruction work following the Christchurch earthquakes.

We, as a group of  islands, can never look to the Continent of Europe for help, nor  consideration, nor even co-operation, as those with whom they share land borders, must, quite correctly, come first.

If only our politicians could grasp this imperative of nature!