EuroParlRadio’s Karen Coleman talks to Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes on why he thinks it’s time to ‘fight
back’ against those who blame Europe/EU for Ireland’s economic woes.  

Out words: not anger

Dur: 4:01

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes has lashed out at critics who say Europe is to blame for Ireland’s economic
problems. Mr Hayes says that many of Ireland’s economic woes have been of the country’s own making. He’s warning it’s
time to fight back against those who say that Europe is to blame for the
austerity measures endured by Irish people over the last several years.

Out words: condition

Dur: 00:34

The Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes says it’s
time for the democratic centre to fight back against populist views that Europe
is responsible for Ireland’s economic woes. Mr Hayes says that Ireland’s
problems are home-grown and that we
would be in a catastrophic situation if it wasn’t for European
solidarity. 

Out words: what happened

Dur: 00:40