Sir, - Does Bertie Ahern consider that he is a re-incarnated Daghda - the Pagan "Good God" of all in prehistoric times? Apparently so, as he wishes to have his Bertie Bowl, which will be perpetually replenished by present and future Irish taxpayers, just as the Daghda had his wonderful magic cauldron which was magically self replenishing.
In place of the Daghda's club, one of the god's other accoutrements, Bertie sports the carrot of cash to induce submission.
Isn't it a pity reality must intrude and break the spell of his "aisling"? Martyn Turner's cartoon of April 19th said it all with humour and incisive sagacity. Remember: those whom the gods wish to destroy they first make mad. Go mairfidh an greann! - Yours, etc.,
Patricia Ryan, Rosemount Avenue, Artane, Dublin 5.