Let’s hope we have now closed the Haughey era

IT’S only natural to sympathise with a politician on the way out — even if he leaves a trail of unanswered questions to do with his financial probity as a member of government.

All of that aside, I could never work up any enthusiasm for a man who always seemed tainted by his association with that dirty little crook, Haughey.

And then there was Bertie’s gombeen touch — “hiya, lads”. We’ve had far too many of that type in all parties and all generations.