Irish government to waste $25 Million on U.S.-Ireland Alliance?

Indeed. She seems to think she has a lock on what the Irish American community is -- dirt in her eyes apparently -- and now the Irish government appears to be agreeing with her. How they reward such behavior by giving her $25 million beggars belief.

On any objective criteria it is a complete waste of money. How many thousands of American students could be brought to Ireland for such money rather than the privileged few that Vargo brings? Notre Dame sends three times as many students to Irish colleges every year, as do many other colleges, and don’t get a dime for it.

At a time when Irish education is in crisis because of lack of funds, the decision to give $25 million to an elitist American group -- on top of $3 million -- already given smacks of complete and utter myopia.

There are many Irish American groups in the U.S. in dire need. As we reveal this week the Irish immigrant centers are suffering because of lowered contributions.

How can the Irish government with a straight face offer $25 million to one of the most divisive people in the community and allow undocumented Irish in deep need to lose vital services?

It is high time the Irish government rethought this issue. Irish Americans will eagerly await a response. This has gone far enough.

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