Lack of government may signal recoveryOne indisputable fact that has emerged over the last 20 or 30 years is that, in many countries, the death rate falls when the health service goes on strike. Tue, 29 Mar, 2016 - 01:00Letters I wonder if our country will start to really recover now that we don’t have a government.Richard Barton,Tinahely,Co Wicklow.columnistsperson: richard bartonperson: co wicklowDaniel McConnell: Questions to be answered about appointment of top civil servantREAD NOW