Shelving of water charges shows we get the politics we deserve

The shelving of water charges means that political pragmatism has prevailed over what is generally best for the country and is just further evidence that we need the Troika back in town, writes Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Bring back the Troika. At least they would know what to do.

The firm spanking of German leather on the backsides of our politicians is exactly what is needed to break the nine-week impasse in forming a government.