Let me be your fantasy taoiseach and I will take some radical action

BEING asked by the editor to set out what I would do if I was taoiseach in 2009 is like a fantasy football competition.

It’s virtual — not real. On the other hand, my approach is nothing if not radical.

Our political system has not responded effectively to the economic crisis. The capacity of the Dáil is questionable. TDs who are good at getting votes tend not to have business or management expertise. Some are glorified county councillors on large salaries and expenses.