The Irish Independent’s View: Cracks in coalition parties will become chasms if ignored

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris with president-elect Catherine Connolly at Dublin Castle. Photo: Reuters

“Nobody stands taller than those willing to stand corrected,” Richard Nixon’s speech writer, William Safire, wrote.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and, to a lesser extent, Tánaiste Simon Harris might take note. Both have had their statures diminished by the presidential election earthquake.

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