People love to moan... it'll never change. The general population is incapable of thinking for itself, and those in the media feed on this. Throw the public a non-story and they'll lap it up, 2 days later throw a story that completely contradicts the previous story, and surprise, surprise they lap that up too.
T2 was needed, and would we really want a skanky lo-co terminal? No. T2 welcomes those flying in from... *cough* far flung destinations such as the US and Middle East (and further afield). And their first impression of Ireland is a modern, iconic terminal. First impressions count, and I think T2 is a very nice first impression for Ireland. Shame the Government can't/won't get Dublin's transport network which whether we can or can't afford to improve it is absolutely shambolic. (Which I believe subconsciously tells visitors that Irish people can't think straight.)
T2 will always have my support.
