Citizens forced to prostrate themselves for basic rights

The Devereauxes’ case highlights the desperate measures citizens must seek out in order to affirm their rights, writes Michael Clifford.

The reuniting of Michael and Kathleen Devereaux tells plenty about this country. More than anything, it tells how citizens are now being forced to have their basic rights asserted by prostrating themselves before the nation.

The Co Wexford couple have been married for 63 years. Michael is now 89, Kathleen three years younger.