With the currency making only a meek recovery on the exchange markets and continued opposition to it amongst voters, the opposition leader would dearlyloveto turn the campaign into a mini-referendum on British membership of the euro.
Ireland's economic situation is so grim, he adds, that many voters are unwilling to risk further turmoil with another No vote, and while many would dearlyloveto punish the hugely unpopular administration, most will hold off until the next election.