No L-Plates for the Cabinet

I disagree that cabinet members should wear L-plates as they seem very competent at parking issues, doing U-turns, overtaking everybody, reversing positions, using airbags, driving in bus lanes, straddling dual carriageways, using fog lights, blowing the horn and driving on both left/right sides.

Admittedly, they are not so good at route planning, driving straight, obeying red lights, negotiating roundabouts, handling slippery conditions, making clear signals and emergency stops.

Letter published in the Irish Times on 22nd November 2007.