At least FF is gone

I SHARE Catriona McClean’s distrust of a coalition between FG and Labour (March 5).

I would far prefer to see FG have the courage of its convictions to form a minority government, with the tacit support of FF and like-minded independents. Labour is far too close to the unions for anyone to believe they have the stomach for real reform.

However, I do not agree with Ms McClean’s conclusion that the prospect of such a coalition makes the election a “farce,” as it was never explicitly ruled out by either party.