Bertie, bungs and bluster: double standards in high places condemned

I DEPLORE the unethical behaviour of our Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, while serving as our Minister for Finance.

First he told us the bungs were not our business, blustering on about his communion and birthday money.

I beg to differ. They are our business and your excellent editorial (Irish Examiner, September 28) stated the media has a duty to ensure our political leaders are held to account for their actions.

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