All TDs are equal, so pay them the same rate

I WISH to respond to some of the questions raised by Dr Florence Craven (Letters, September 25) about democracy as practised in this country.

Firstly, Dr Craven may “not want a one-party state”, but I am afraid that is what we have since most of our political commentators are supporters of having one party — Fianna Fáil — permanently in government.

Secondly, I feel the proposal by Dr Craven that “opposition should not be entitled to the same salaries as the parties in power” is preposterous.