Constitution issue forced off the agenda

THE lockout of Dana from the presidential election is bound to be puzzling many people. The explanation is simple: her campaign would highlight the fact that Ireland is about to jettison its constitution forever.

Our constitution is world famous for its wise foundation on natural law and its shrewd construction of checks and balances on government.

Yet, when asked at her nomination, the president declared that the constitution was the one thing she was not prepared to discuss.