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  I think the average Irish citizen will benefit because Ireland is terribly prone to fluctuations in fortune. Being part of a thriving EU seems to bring more stability to the nation. Stability means secure jobs. What clobbered everything in Ireland this time was the world recession, but prior to that hickup all was tickey boo for Ireland within the EU. ...they never had it so good.
  
  Despite early currency concerns.. the euro is much more solid than was expected with some of the euro nations seeing a return to growth first. Another aspect is that major companies from the US and so forth looking for a foothold in the EU often chose Ireland. Some of the biggest names are there. This almost certainly wouldnt happen if Ireland was outside the EU for example.
  
  So although the Irish are not looking at pulling out of the EU, a stronger EU with all the nations pulling together is obviously better than a EU with disintegration on the cards. If nations dont grasp this treaty their is a danger of the wheels coming off across Europe with a weaker Union. In the new world where BIG counts most..ie China, India, US..dawdling little nations have no chance. The only solution is a strong union, a strong united bond.

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