The Irish Independent’s View: Duty calls for Paschal Donohoe whose Eurogroup role is worth its weight in gold to us

The Irish Independent’s View: Duty calls for Paschal Donohoe whose Eurogroup role is worth its weight in gold to us

“What, then, is your duty? What the day demands,” German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe wrote. The influential writer, poet, playwright, novelist, scientist, statesman, theatre director, critic and artist would jot down his passing thoughts on theatre programmes, visiting cards, draft manuscripts and even bills. Of the 1,400 maxims and reflections published, Paschal Donohoe chose this famous quote to conclude a speech last week.