Forming a government

Sir, – I note ,with a sense of ennui, that a number of parties are entering negotiations to form a government.

I’m wondering why this is necessary when the National Public Health Emergency Team continues to dictate how we live our lives now and into the future. – Yours,etc,

IAN HASSELL,

Tralee,

Inner space

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Blast from the past

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The Leaving Certificate

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Ireland and the politics of climate change

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Co Kerry.