Wet fish energy topic will soon make waves

WHEN a leading Irish chief executive says the next election should be fought on the looming energy crisis facing the country, it is a fair bet that something quite serious is afoot.

With the exception of the outspoken Michael O’Leary of Ryanair, businessmen tend to leave politics to the politicians.

And it was most unusual for an Irish businessman to consciously move into the political arena as happened this week.