Once again, the people of Ireland are the losers. I question the timing of the publication of the report, especially as the Moriarty Tribunal was set up in 1997. 13 years - think about it - and the decsion is made to publish the report in the week the government is in crucial negotiations with EU on our future. Now the final cost of this tribunal is estimated to be €100m.
As for the contents....it goes without saying that no action will be taken despite the fact that criminal proceedings and withdrawal of passports would be basic steps to take.
It only underlines my original view stated in this blog, that "Ireland in Crisis" requires a "National Government of Unity" who will then declare a "State of Emergency" to ensure:
(i) Real debate and options
(ii) Reform the system of Government and administration
(iii) Create a new platform of communication and action for short medium and long term.
We need our current government to be successful in its endeavours. However this may not be enough for the people of Ireland. Everytime we attempt to be confident and get on with it, we are confronted with obstacles created by the system of organisation that we have allowed to evolve.
As for the two privilege days afforded to public servants by the British Empire back in 1921, I rest my case!
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