WHAT David Gray called his “better sources of information” than American intelligence came from another world.

Of course, the events of either of those earlier decades have little to do with the present, but it worth remembering that the only other head of government to enter 10 years of continuous service is Bertie Ahern. By contrast, his 10 years as Taoiseach have been spectacularly staid.

The Archbishop of Armagh Seán Brady gave an interesting St Patrick's Day message recently.