Why ask Garret hard questions while Bertie gets a soft run?

I am greatly enjoying the ‘FitzGerald at 80’ series on RTÉ 1 on Sunday nights. The energy and interest that Dr FitzGerald continues to demonstrate in public affairs puts men and women half and indeed a quarter of his age to shame.

Vincent Browne’s very forensic and indeed combative interview with him made for compelling viewing. Some may argue it was a little tough — although Garret seemed well up to it.

However, it begs the question, why the pursuit of truth from those nearly 20 years out of power whose record is a fine one — all things considered — when there is not a matching vigour in the pursuit of truth from those who are currently in power and seeking another five-year term in office?