St Patrick’s Day was about national pride but where were our leaders?

Over three weeks ago the decent people of this Republic, by endorsing new politicians with their vote, oiled the hinges that opened the door of opportunity to them. What are they doing since?

Regardless of what combinations they juggle with, the onus is on the two main ones — FG and FF — to get a government in place.

With neither sitting Dáil nor Senate, last week alone, the industrious people of this country set a model of positive performance that would be the envy of either. St Patricks’ Day parades and exhibitions, were voluntarily arranged in every city, town and village to promote our country, our produce and our communities.