Mick Wallace decided a few weeks ago that he just had to run for election.  The gap between real people and the government had grown too wide, and it was up to him to make a change.

Well thank God for that.  He was easily elected in Wexford, and now is looking forward to working with other independents in the Dáil.

But what of the dress code?  Usually members of Dáil Éireann wear suits!  Well according to Mick:  “It’s ludicrous; so long as a fella washes himself and is clean, he should be welcome.”

Dead right Mick.  Don’t change that look for anyone.