Voters want politicians to put their needs first

Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are seen by many as parties who pandered to the capitalists, financiers, landlords, commercial organisations, (as warned by James Connolly) while ignoring the plight of the ‘normal’ citizens.

These politicians surrounded themselves with highly paid ‘advisors’ (sycophants) who seem to have told them what they wanted to hear rather than the truth. And the elderly, young, and sick suffered.

The electorate have indicated they want change — the politicians need to listen.

Cronyism and the old boy network and the brown envelope need to be removed from politics. Politicians need to revert to working for the people and not the privileged few.

The party whip needs to go. Politicians have an opportunity to introduce a new era to Irish politics. Let’s hope they listen.

Michael A. Moriarty

Rochestown

Cork