Lack of funds hampers would-be candidates

THE present election will have to be run a second time on the grounds that it is the most un-democratic election that has ever been run within the Irish State.

It fails to consider the plight of the massive number of newly unemployed people who might like to run for election but do not have the funds.

The fact is that well-heeled politicians who have been in government for the three terms have a huge advantage, as most will use their state salaries, the people’s money, to get re-elected.