Greens in government show they can
punch above their weight
IN his letter (October 11th.), David Marlborough attacks
John Gormley personally for everything that he seems to
think is wrong in government, including the M3/Tara
route, Shell in Mayo, Shannon rendition flights,
incinerators and exploitation of natural resources.
Mr. Marlborough says this is calling a spade a spade.
But surely anyone looking to talk spades would realise it
is fantasy to think that having six seats in a Government
that controls more than 86 seats is going to change the
world overnight - and that includes many things that were
cast in stone before the Greens even entered
government.
Mr. Marlborough needs to read the programme for
government that was overwhelming accepted by 86% of Green
party members.
This document was freely and transparently
distributed.
He can see that progress has been made already on many of
the items in it, including real energy conservation in
building standards, a greater share of the State's energy
assets for the people/taxpayers, extra protection of
monuments on the already-fixed M3 route, as well as other
food and environmental issues. And this after such a
short period in office.
As for "Bertigate", what is the point of having tribunals
if we are expected to have a lynching before the verdict
is returned? If Mr. Marlborough thinks he can change the
world overnight with such a small presence in government,
then he should stand himself at the next election,
explain how he would do it, and let the people
decide.
Meantime I'll settle for some Green party influence in
power rather than none at all.
Andrew Doyle,
"Clifden",
Lehenagh,
Lislevane,
Bandon,
Co Cork.
© The Irish Examiner, 18th. October 2007.
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