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Well he might have left out baby, but the always outspoken Eamon Dunphy had some pretty brutal views on the state of the nation when appearing on the Late Late Show last night.

The ever controversial social commentator, football pundit and McDonald’s talking head had a rather frank exchange of views with a sheepish Ryan Tubridy, outlining his anger at Ireland’s political system, the malfunctioning health service and the prospects of young people who are departing our shores in droves.

Asked by Tubridy what he would do if he was 21 all over again, Dunphy said he’d be “out the door”.

“I’d be gone tomorrow,” he said and when implored to explain why by Tubbers, he replied: “Because it (Ireland) is a dump.”

Dunphy also spoke about his experiences of being let go by Newstalk and had some harsh words for his former employers, while he also told of how he considered running for office.

He spoke in extremely high regard for how things are done in France, where they work a 35-hour week, retire at 62 and would cause absolute mayhem if subjected to what we are in this country.

Still, it was his labelling of Ireland as a “dump” and a “kip” that aroused most debate, even if there are probably many that would be inclined to agree with his stance.

Check out Dunphy’s colourful appearance for yourself in the video above, baby.