We are in an age of anti-politics. Such is the rage against the “establishment” politicians there is a sense that nothing they can do now can ever be enough.

THE Labour TD explained how he wouldn’t like to owe Joan Burton money, because he’d feel obliged to pay it back within 24 hours. 

I’M feeling like the Government has given me a bunch of flowers and an apology, but no real explanation why they’ve made such a mess of our relationship.

OUR establishment politicians are now held so low in the public’s estimation that voters appear to favour a party led by a man who has been mired in rape and child abuse controversies and has outstanding questions to answer on both.

WHY is Gerry Adams still the leader of Sinn Fein? 

We could see a general election where a large number of independents are elected

THE Fine Gael TD was recalling the uncertainty and fear that existed when the Coalition came to power in February 2011. “Three and a half years ago we didn’t know where the bottom was. We were still tumbling,” recalled the deputy.

I spotted former taoiseach Bertie Ahern at the launch of the book on the late Brian Lenihan in Dublin during the week.

THERE are times when it feels we have a greater chance of sending a minister for health into space than successfully completing a new national children’s hospital.

THERE is much that we tip toe around when discussing the issue of rape; much that’s left unsaid because it risks offending those who have already been so gravely offended by a rapist.