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13/02/2009
Tutu Gives Irish Downturn Advice
Archbishop Desmond Tutu has offered some food for thought on the current economic crisis in Ireland.
The Bishop urged Irish people to put their current economic difficulties into perspective.
Speaking on a visit to Dublin, the Nobel Peace Laureate said Ireland was doing a great job in wanting to share its "bounty", but admitted that some people have been a little greedy and selfish.
Archbishop Tutu said it was important to remember that although we are going through financial difficulties we are still so much better off than those in some other countries.
Since his retirement, Tutu has worked to critique the new South African government and has been consistently vocal in his condemnation of corruption throughout the world.
(DW/BMcC)
The Bishop urged Irish people to put their current economic difficulties into perspective.
Speaking on a visit to Dublin, the Nobel Peace Laureate said Ireland was doing a great job in wanting to share its "bounty", but admitted that some people have been a little greedy and selfish.
Archbishop Tutu said it was important to remember that although we are going through financial difficulties we are still so much better off than those in some other countries.
Since his retirement, Tutu has worked to critique the new South African government and has been consistently vocal in his condemnation of corruption throughout the world.
(DW/BMcC)
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