Election Crisis: Only three brave TDs backed Maurice McCabe

Everybody is rushing to stand at McCabe’s shoulder. There is no risk now, writes Michael Clifford

Some of the worst aspects of our political culture were on view during the week. The gathering storm was thick with both hypocrisy and expediency.

As the country hurtles either towards an election immediately, or in the near future following a breakdown of trust, it’s worth asking what it’s all about.