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Having money and not having it; making it and losing it; using it and misusing it; giving it and taking it . . . this is the story of Ireland during the boom, described in jaw-dropping detail in Who Really Runs Ireland?
Leading journalist Matt Cooper has consistently broken stories that the powerful would prefer had not been disclosed. Now, he identifies the most powerful people in Ireland during the Celtic Tiger era, describes how they interacted with each other to mutual benefit, and reveals who are the few to retain their power amid the debris arising from the bursting of our economic bubble.
In particular, Cooper focuses on the role of new-found wealth in Ireland and examines how the volume of money sloshing about influenced the exercise of power, sometimes in ways that were to the detriment of the larger society.
Cooper reveals stories you will not have read before, makes the connections you may not have spotted and provides insights and explanations to stories you may have forgotten that uncover what really goes on.
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In over twenty years as a reporter (Business & Finance, Sunday Business Post, Irish Independent) and editor (Sunday Tribune), and now as a radio presenter (Today FM) and newspaper opinion columnist (Sunday Times, Irish Examiner), Matt Cooper has enjoyed proximity and access to the most significant people in Irish politics and business, hearing from them and hearing about them from a variety of sources. His depth of experience means he is in an unrivalled position to assess and interpret the actions of the powerful and their implications for us all.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The title of Matt Cooper's book Who Really Runs Ireland? is a bit of a misnomer. The title suggests that there's actually someone in charge: making decisions about where the country is heading, co-ordinating a strategic development for the good of all its citizens, and making sure things don't stray far from the chosen path. All that good stuff guff. The truth is very different, and far scarier: there's no one in charge. At all. Cooper traces everything back with short sharp anecdotal chapters, his easy style doling out facts and figures in a way that's readable without being in the least bit stuffy. In parts the book is funny, unbelievable, depressing, and revealing. That said, there's very little that's new in the book, but what it does extremely well is take 20 years of ineptitude, scandal and greed and present it all in a tidy wee package of thrills, spills and farcical cock-ups. Ultimately though it's all a bit sad because those who are supposed to have power, those who canvas for it and cherish it, have made it into something limp, lifeless and lacklustre - all that power without responsibility is nothing more than the craven indulgence of dishonorable cronies.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An excellent book, very well written and keeps the interest right to the end. Essential reading for anyone who has wondered how the gap between the rich and poor has widened so much in Ireland over the last 20 years, and how the millionaire developers avoided paying taxes.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is a good analysis of the roots of Ireland's economic problems from one of the country's more experienced business journalists. Cooper is very good at explaining what happened and why. He is much stronger on business and banks than on the public sector (where he is critical but less clear headed). He never quite fulfills his own title or examines how power works in Ireland but this is essential reading, along with Fintan O'Toole and Shane Ross, for anyone seeking to explain the demise of the Celtic Tiger.
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I moved from Ireland to the UK in the 90's. I generally try to keep up with the Irish news, but am not always successful! Read more
Published 3 months ago by DF
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This is a well written and comprehensive book in its account of circumstances and persons at the heart of the present difficulties in Ireland. Read more
Published 17 months ago by O. McGonagle
A who's who of Ireland's demise
Very readable account of the personalities involved in Irish media, politics and business over the last 10-15 years. Read more
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