Parity of coverage essential for the public to make an informed choice

Trump would be envious of the untouchable status of a president from criminal indictment, writes Gerard Howlin

The challenge for a presidential election where all six nominated can campaign with an expectation of having their message heard is the sycophancy of the professionally sceptical.

It is an exaggeration to say the media is behind the incumbent, Michael D Higgins. There is too much affinity, and too much open incredulity, about any alternative. The ground that should be neutral is further exaggerated by the power of the office, which is effectively a campaign tool for the incumbent.