PJ Sheehan’s apology - Kenny got it wrong

TAOISEACH Brian Cowen has endured an uncomfortable week. His discomfort may be exacerbated by wondering if different standards are applied to different politicians in the light of the PJ Sheehan affair.

Deputy Sheehan belatedly apologised to a Leinster House garda for abusing her when she stopped him driving his car because she thought he was unfit to do so. He also resigned from a minor position on the Fine Gael front bench. Had he been a private citizen he might have lost his licence, been charged with obstructing a garda and possibly lost his job.

Though Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny would like to convince us he has dealt with the matter he still has difficult questions to answer.