Irish politicians follow British and US politics

The parallels between the unfolding British general election campaign and the political situation here in Ireland are numerous and striking

The British general election campaign formally began last week. As usual, it will be followed obsessively here by the political classes.

Irish politicians, as well as those who work in and around politics, follow both British and US politics closely. An election in either country is like the World Cup for them. And with such access to British media here, there is full coverage of all the matches.

Their interest is more than ...