Only a real political alternative will do

WALKING through Cork city on Monday, I fell into step and got speaking for a time to a pleasant, elderly gentleman who was also walking in the same direction as me.

As I approached my parked car I wished him a good evening, he crossed the street and I proceeded to drive away.

After pulling off and checking my rearview mirror, I was dismayed to see the same respectable gentleman scavenge through a wheelie bin, pull out some bread packaging and proceed to consume the remnants of a sliced pan.

The breadline for many in this state has clearly reached a new low.

This week as the individuals who were allegedly leading our country competed enthusiastically for the Fianna Fáil party leadership role, I pondered the saying “it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey”.

In the case of Fianna Fáil, I beg to differ. I couldn’t care less about their latest leadership journey as long as the destination for this party is political oblivion.

Fine Gael and Labour in opposition have done nothing to convince me that in power they will do better by the ordinary citizens of this state.

I, for one, will vote for a genuine political alternative only. I would encourage others to do likewise.

Mairéad Mullen

Killarney

Co Kerry