Delaney and his likes

Why all the surprise about the FAI and the disappointment with John Delaney?

For over 20 years there have been rumours and 'nudges' about the 'goings-on' at the FAI and particularly and specifically about John Delaney.

But the FAI is no exception. All organisations need constant attention and gad-flies who will ask the bold and awkward questions.

The Civil Service, private industry, NGOs, the churches.

The number of bullies and incompetent ones, who manage to get senior jobs is surely one of Murphy's most important laws.

The perks, the money, the travel, the 'status', and the hoi polloi who allow it all to happen.