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Fri 01 Jan 2007Rabbitte aims to score points on 'ailing'
economy
Labour Party leader Pat Rabbitte, has accused the Government of being "complacent to the level of smugness" on the economy, claiming that for the first time in 20 years Ireland is no longer paying its way in the world.
Placing the economy firmly on the election agenda, Mr Rabbitte said the combined deficit on our trade and other international dealings totals nearly €13 billion.
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