BEATING AROUND THE BINSE

MICHAEL DRURY,

MICHAEL DRURY,

Madam, - Thank you for the amusing photograph in your edition of November 5th of the Garda looking into the tribunal which is looking into the Garda!

Could somebody please explain the word "Búise" that appears in the Irish title of the tribunal? Does it denote what the witnesses will be beating around when the questioning starts? Or is it just a misprint for "Binse", with a needless síneadh fada added to indicate that the inquiry will stretch long into the future? - Yours, etc.,

MICHAEL DRURY,

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