Many a glowing political career has flamed-out and ended on history’s ash-heap after being presumptuous enough to elevate one’s political ambitions ahead of national ones. But it’s important to recognise the often-unpopular measures introduced over the past 18 months were enforced by the pandemic. The whole political agenda was hijacked and controlled by Covid. But we finally face the prospect of re-opening and agreeing our own terms as we attempt to transition back to normality. The mark of a substantial politician is the ability to recognise and treat trifles as trifles and important matters as important.

Source: Irish Independent July 13, 2021 01:30 UTC