Irish Examiner View: Tribal stasis opens door for instability

Seamus Mallon’s death less than two weeks ago meant his chastening analysis of the Belfast Peace Agreement as “Sunningdale for slow learners” was recalled.

Its sharpness, its undisguised scorn poured a deep disdain on failing, entrenched tribalism. However, it, or at least an adaptation of it, has, as we enter the closing days of our election campaign, a pressing relevance south of the border.