Sir, - With his allusion to "creeping Jesuses" Mr Ahern made a clear declaration of what he and his Government actually stand for: sleaze, opportunism and toadying to vested interests. The term "creeping" would be more applicable to this form of low life, while the reference of "Jesuses" implies a contempt for inner, moral and spiritual values, and a belief in the macho qualities of betrayal of trust and selling one's soul. The obvious implication is therefore what we see currently ruling this country is a confederation of creeping Judases. - Yours, etc.,
Michael McMullin, Ballydehob, Co Cork.