Sir, – Fianna Fail backbenchers are feeling rudderless and disjointed from their leadership (Jennifer Bray, “Fianna Fáil backbenchers rise up, but Taoiseach is not in their crosshairs – for now”, Analysis, July 8th).
At least they have a craft to hang onto, unlike the general public, whose ship has sailed a long time ago without them. – Yours, etc,
ELIZABETH LEVINE,
Celbridge,
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