The Economist (US), May 24th, 1997
DUBLIN THE much admired Irish economy does not seem to have benefited the ruling coalition in the run-up to the general election on June 6th. Although the "Celtic tiger" has been growing by 7% a year since 1994, the outgoing government trails the Fianna Fail/Progressive Democrat alliance by up to ten points, according to the opinion polls. The pollsters, though, guarding their backs, expect a close result. In previous elections, support for the nationalist Fianna Fail, Ireland's largest party, has waned during the campaign. The Rainbow coalition of John Bruton, the prime minister, comprises ...
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