Abuse of ‘rule of law’ is a form of tyranny

Frances Fitzgerald got one thing right this week: she said not being a lawyer helped as Minister for Justice.

She said it gave her a fresh perspective. Unfortunately, that is where the freshness ends, as she suffers from the same confusion that troubles many in the Law Society.

When responding to Joe Higgins, who asked about Gardaí being present when water meters are being installed in homes, she said Irish Water workers’ rights must be protected. She said the right of a person to go about their lawful business and make a living free from interference must be protected, and that the Gardaí needed to uphold the rule of law and ensure the safety of the public.