Old-school hostilities between Fine Gael and Sinn Féin disappearing fast

Cast your mind back to 2009, writes Daniel McConnell.

Frank Flannery, the great political guru of Fine Gael was sensationally demoted as director of elections for having the temerity to suggest his party and Sinn Féin “could do business” together in terms of a future coalition.

The story, penned by John Lee in the Mail on Sunday during the George Lee by-election, caused ructions.