Dear Sir,
I acknowledge the extensive expertise of Walter Lacey as an established municipal officer, as referenced in his piece “Merging Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael: An Idea Worth Considering?” (Letters, September 7th).
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, two parties once deemed incompatible for collaboration, have shocked many by conducting an effective alliance in recent years. Despite their shared right-leaning political values and common goals, their contentious past is what separates them historically.
Even so, a fusion of both parties would undoubtedly usher in more challenges than advantages. This is mainly because both parties thrive on the false perception of their stark dissimilarities, choosing to present themselves as contrasting entities during elections despite having similar objectives and a shared interest in preserving the current political paradigm.
Imagine the chaos that would ensue within the rank-and-file competing for positions and roles if a merger were to ever materialize.
Sincerely,
TERRY WALSH,
Cartagena, Murcia, Spain.