Pat Rabbitte: Here’s the truth, the EU is under threat

It’s not the economy, stupid, it’s the European Union’s disjointed response to the migrant crisis

Last week, one Dáil backbencher argued that responsibility for the flooding rests with the European Union. It is an argument that will have its supporters, but not one likely to withstand scrutiny. It is, however, typical of what passes for debate on the European Union. Otherwise we scarcely discuss the EU at all.

The prospect of Britain leaving the EU – Brexit – may change the traditional pattern. There are especially compelling reasons ...