Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley

We’ve said it before in this column, and now we’ve evidence to back it up: Catherine Connolly is a credible candidate to become the next President of Ireland.

During her stint as Leas Cheann Comhairle of the last Dáil, the Galway West TD was liked and, more importantly, was respected as impartial by politicians across the political spectrum.

The left-leaning Independent who grew up in a Council house, is a trained barrister and former clinical psychologist, who understands the issues faced by ordinary citizens.

Crucially, her legal training........

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