A chara, – I agree with Stephen Collins (Opinion, March 16th) about the crucial role of senior civil servants in good governance.
TK Whitaker, author of our economic development in the1960s, comes to mind. However, the propensity of some senior officials in recent years, to go along with foolish government decisions, must have contributed, if not led, to the ill-fated “Celtic Tiger”, and our ensuing present problems. John Moran, secretary general, Department of Finance, is now doing the right thing, and setting a good example to his colleagues, by speaking the truth. – Is mise,
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