Irish Economy: This week, the representatives of what could be termed "Official Ireland" are in Glenties, County Donegal, at the Patrick MacGill Summer School, which celebrates the work of the writer Patrick MacGill (1889-1963), debating fixes for the economic crash. I noted elsewhere on seeing the brochure setting out the agenda, that it looks as if the organisers made their selection from the Government’s list of prospects, for filling the boards of its 800 quangos. There is a mix of politicians of various hues; retired civil servants; representatives from social partnership; State broadcaster RTÉ and a big representation of academics, including the TCD provost.