Who made the 26-County `tiger' economy? Who was it that put in the long hours of work building, producing and servicing? Who was it that had to be content with low wages that year after year rose only in line with inflation while the price of a house doubled in four years? Who was it that was asked to be more productive, more competitive, more flexible? Who is it now that is being asked to sacrifice their wage increases for the national good? Free article