Callely a diversion from the real issues

I DISAGREE with you when you say Ivor Callely’s “relatively trivial expenses wheeze” constitutes “a litmus test moment for the Irish political class and our political culture” (Editorial, June 5).

The real litmus test of our political culture has already taken place. The small number of people at the head of government, banks, construction, etc, who advocated and supported decisions that have nearly bankrupted the country have not been held to account.

In fact, many are still in positions of power and influence lecturing the rest of us daily. Billions of taxpayers’ money are being voted to bail out the culpable.