Let’s vote for politicians who put the common good first

AMID all the recriminations surrounding ministerial resignations thoughts have turned to the legacies of the various politicians.

One of the positive legacies mentioned in respect of Mary Harney was the introduction of legislation in 1989 banning bituminous coal. This measure has been scientifically shown to have, and continues to, save lives.

Michael Martin’s legislation on environmental tobacco smoke is a measure which has been copied globally and will reap big health dividends.