Do as I say ...

IN 1980, Charles Haughey told us we were living beyond our means and that we should tighten our belts, while he enjoyed a wallet bursting at the stitches.

Fast-forward 27 years and Brian Cowen tells us Government finances will be tight in the forthcoming budget, while he and the rest of the cabinet will enjoy 13%-15% salary rises.

It seems old habits die hard — especially Fianna Fáil hypocrisy.