‘Silly season’ revelations

Sir, – The political “silly season” can yield some truths – despite the counsel of our so-called betters to pay no attention. So far we’ve learned (as we are entitled to) the broad parameters of Enda Kenny’s reign as Taoiseach.

In addition, a senior and influential member of Fianna Fáil tackled the taboo of that party being the junior partner in a coalition government. Finally, attitudes are crystallising in Labour and Fine Gael on the possibility of a pre-election pact of some sort. This August, with the general election beckoning, is a wickedly serious month! – Yours, etc,

OLIVER McGRANE,

Rathfarnham,

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