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Where will it all end?

Last night I just finished reading the book I mentioned in my previous post. It’s called Ship of Fools by Fintan O’Toole, and it surely makes for most depressing reading. I would say that most Irishmen (excluding Bankers, some politicians, planners etc. etc.) will be very angry for having read it.
It outlines a catalogue of activities which to my mind are criminal, and for which very few indeed have been called to task on.
In truth, I don’t know what the solution is, but what I am fairly certain of is this. If significant actions aren’t taken soon to close the loopholes and address the crimes that have been committed against Irish taxpayers, the IMF will surely be flying in to take the reins and run the country for us. A dire prospect and not one that any of us would like to see.
Now you might think I’m having a rant and things aren’t quite that bad, however if you do, then the new ‘Edelman Trust Barometer’ shows I’m not alone:
[From RTE News Website]
The latest Edelman Trust Barometer says that trust in government and business here is the lowest in Europe, with business falling from 38% in 2009 to just 31% in the latest survey. This compares with a global average of 50%.
Trust in government also drops to all time low of 28% from 31% compared to a global average of 49%. The barometer also shows that trust in media and non-government organisations has also fallen, but to a lesser extent. You can read more here
Now where does that leave us normal Joe Soaps who are trying to eke an honest living, working in the PAYE sector? If we’re importing, potential suppliers will (rightly) question our credentials and ability to conduct business in an honest and trustworthy manner. Likewise, if we’re exporting, potential customers will surely consider the likelihood that we’ll try to cheat them. This is a very serious situation and frankly, one that Irish business people could do without. There are plenty of challenges to overcome in importing and exporting without having our trust called into question also.
If your business is considering importing from, or exporting to China, Ogham Sourcing Ltd can help you to overcome some of the challenges. With our experienced permanent base in China, managed by Tom O’Halloran and Irishman based permanently in China, we are well positioned to assist your business with sourcing, importing, exporting and outsourcing projects. We have many years of experience in dealing with Chinese businesses, and can offer full turnkey services on sourcing and importing.
Contact us today, and you will quickly discover that we can help you to grow your business through trade in China, but most importantly you will discover we are a company you can trust.
P.S. the next book I will read will be about somewhere far away from Ireland