Sir, - With apologies to the Bard whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the Prods and Micks of outrageous Ulster, or to take arms out of a see of troubles and get down to business. Northern Ireland needs law and orders, not Orders, just orders, and many more could be placed from here.
After all, they do make ships and aircraft, sheets, hankies and tatie farls. The ruddy hand of bluster and the warring of the green do little to help the lagging economy, and foil any effort to attract investment and visitors.
When things are equal and equable, North and South, the Border will swing open like a lock gate. Until then, it is imprudent to try barging through.
The latest example of norn irony is shown by Orange Peelers confronting their colleagues in clashes of the sash at flash points. They are, you see, somewhat lacking in what is commonly called cop on". - Yours, etc.
Bird Avenue,
Dublin 14.