How hot is the Irish economy right now?

Weeks ago, a man in Sicily received an agency email seeking drivers in Dublin. He applied and lit a cigarette; while still smoking it, he got a call offering him the job. He was unable to immediately accept because he doesn't speak English.

He's now driving a bus in Dublin. Accommodation is included - just as well as he says, appalled, "they are renting rooms here for €800 a month".

He's yet to have a conversation with an Irish person but he's trying to convince his son to join him while the 'crazy boom' lasts.

He reckons it can't last. "They don't produce anything" "it's all down to funny tax arrangements, and who knows how long Europe will allow it". His plan is to persevere with the 3am starts to save money while it lasts so he can eventually retire somewhere cheaper.