Alison O'Connor: A storm in a poster teacup? Maybe — but it still leaves a bad taste

We've seen and heard far worse in politics but there are wider issues at play

Paschal Donohoe: His departure could have proven very damaging as nobody, least of all Sinn Féin, wants an early general election. Picture: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

A friend who phoned on Tuesday morning launched straight into it. “Just don’t tell me that Paschal is going to have to go over a few posters. It’s just ridiculous.”

This friend does take an interest in politics, but there were variations on that sentiment from others in the preceding days, people who generally pay zero attention to what goes on inside the world of politics.