The same old faces now queue to join the Seanad

David Begg, recently appointed chairman of the Pension Authority and retired trade union leader, has announced his intention to run for the Seanad, followed by the retired politician and legal eagle Michael McDowell.

The same old reliables seeking more lucrative positions at taxpayer expense? We, the public, allow this to continue.

A new politic and rejuvenated republic my eye? Abolish this useless institution

Denis Moloney

Kilnagurteen

Macroom, Co Cork