Young people in Dundalk give their impressions of life in Celtic Tiger Ireland.
Fifth year students at St Vincent's Secondary School in Dundalk give their views on the state of the Irish economy, the government and what the future holds for them.
Despite growing economic prosperity for Ireland, these young people identify shortfalls in a country with social and economic inequalities.
One student calls for the government to act like Robin Hood by robbing the rich and giving to the poor. Another describes the economic rat race which results in unequal access to housing, education and health. Another asks what is the point of economic success if people can not afford to put a roof over their heads? One girl describes the country as a Celtic Pussycat because of the poor infrastructure.
It's got a long way to go before it grows to a Celtic Tiger.
An RTÉ News report broadcast on 6 June 2000. The reporter is George Lee.
