Joanne Hession: ‘Golfgate’ shows quality of leadership in Ireland is below par

Recent events demonstrate a leadership, integrity and trust vacuum at the heart of Irish politics that must be addressed, or society will continue to suffer,

Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan. 

At various times over the past week, I’ve tuned into the Liveline radio programme.

Early last week, callers were furiously demanding Phil Hogan’s resignation. By the end of the week  — once the resignation had occurred — callers were bemoaning that a ‘good man’ had been ‘hounded’ out of office.