A singer would be out of tune in the Áras

IT is gratifying to note the total lack of success so far encountered by Dana in her tour of county councils seeking a presidential nomination.

Fifty years ago her brand of ultra-conservative Catholicism would probably have seen her not just nominated but elected as well.

Today it is a complete turn-off for a large majority in this country - as was evidenced by her inability to retain her European seat.

We already have far too many public representatives elected because they happen to be related to the previous incumbent of a Dáil seat or because they have achieved prominence in some field which has absolutely no relevance to the role of a national legislator - a singer in the Áras is a step too far.

David H Roberts

‘Gloundine’

Castlegrove

Mallow

Co Cork