‘A return to boring politics’

A chara, – While a “return to boring politics in Britain may be great for Ireland” (Finn McRedmond, Opinion & Analysis, March 30th), the introduction of intelligent politics in both countries would be even better.

Boring politics is what you do in the short term to get re-elected; intelligent politics is what you do for the long-term good of society. – Is mise,

DERMOT O’ROURKE,

Lucan,

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