It's bizarre how rarely this is mentioned. Huge asterisk over GDP in every context apart from this one

Fair to say we should be taking defence more seriously, but in most other contexts GDP isn't considered a relevant reflection of Ireland's wealth

Nothing that was considered relevant when the planting and dedication of the forest was arranged in recognition of his consistent support for Ireland's Jewish Community.

Do you think De Valera was a anti semite? One might wonder why a forest in Israel was dedicated to him.
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