A family’s bravery - Authenticity of our laws under threat

The courage needed by Thomas Gilmartin and the others who stood up to corrupt Fianna Fáil politicians was altogether exceptional.

That his allegations — proven by the Mahon Report — were not taken seriously by the gardaí demanded even more courage on his part. Despite this he persisted in the face of official Ireland’s stonewalling and the corruption “at all levels of our political system” has been uncovered.

Hopefully, though we can’t be certain, the exposure will change Irish politics for ever. By any criteria this is a considerable achievement and one that has done this State some genuine service.