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Separation of powers is a mere flag of convenience as Woulfe kept from door


The Supreme Court judge is a decent man infected by our culture of impunity, but ‘cut and paste’ apologies are not enough

FINE GAEL TO HIS CORE: Judge Seamus Woulfe. Photo:
              Gareth Chaney / Collins

FINE GAEL TO HIS CORE: Judge Seamus Woulfe. Photo: Gareth Chaney / Collins

August 30 2020 02:30 AM


A minister has resigned. A European Commissioner has followed suit. TDs and senators have been dispatching ‘cut and paste’ apologies demanded by their party leaders. All have lost the party whip for breaches of Covid-19 guidelines.

Two prominent participants (from once proud professions) at the Clifden golf outing remain stubbornly in position: a banker and a judge .

Banker Brian Hayes and Judge Seamus Woulfe are toughing it out. ‘Cut and paste’ apologies are enough for them.

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