The article reflects on the appeal of political drama in the Dáil, contrasting it with significant global events. It highlights how, during Ireland's economic turmoil, political upheaval provided a distraction and entertainment for the public. The internal conflict within Fine Gael in 2010, particularly spurred by an unfavorable opinion poll showing Labour's rise, showcases the tension and spectacle of party politics, indicating that public interest often thrives amidst political chaos.
Po-faced handwringing about brawls in the Dáil, while there are weighty events happening around the world, gloss over the reality that the punters love a good auld political row.
While the country was falling apart around our ears during the economic crash, some of the best distractions were the various upheavals in the parties.
The Fine Gael heave was the best craic altogether as doubts that had been building for six years overflowed in acrimony in June 2010.
The final straw was an opinion poll by MRBI for The Irish Times showing the Labour Party overtaking Fine Gael, which was still on 28pc.
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