YOUR political staff must be kicking themselves that they weren’t appointed to the Seanad. All they had to do was write about the greatness of Bertie Ahern and they would have got the nod. It seemed to work for Eoghan Harris.

ISN’T it typical? As soon as a semi-state company like Aer Lingus starts operating efficiently, the back-biting starts and the top people are forced to resign.

IF the ESB are so intent on recouping the money that they lost by undercharging customers who use coin meters, maybe they should contact AIB or NIB.