Three theories on the bank heist

FOLLOWING the slavish acceptance of PSNI chief constable Hugh Orde’s deliberations about the Northern Bank robbery, and the Taoiseach’s ridiculous declaration that Adams and McGuinness were aware that it was being planned, it is well to reflect a little.

To my mind, there are three possible scenarios for the robbery. The first is to accept the official line, which is in the interest of everyone bar the Shinners, and agree it was a premeditated and sanctioned act.

If so, it must surely be classed as the biggest shot in the foot by a political movement since Parnell was caught playing offside. Are the Shinners really that stupid and cynical? One hopes not.