I think that would be premature.  It is remarkable that he has risen, unchallenged to be the unanimous choice of Fianna Fail to lead it - it's not as if there aren't enough egos in there.  But he hasn't really faced a national crisis like this before, so the jury is still out at a national level.   He seems to have a real talent for bringing people along with him - which is crucial in this context - but in terms of charisma, vision, or ideas  - he really isn't at the races.  I'm banking on him being able to form a new national consensus on th best way forward - a uniquely political task - but it can't happen very quickly.  I wonder will other EU leaders be able to keep their mouths shut that long?  The auguries point to a major cock-up - but he may just be able to pull it off.

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