Local concerns and national politics

The parish pump

Sir, – You report on the latest parish pump demands (“Independent TDs urge Harris to introduce mini-budget for small firms and farmers”, News, April 4th).

When will the Irish electorate wake up to the fact we need “big picture” solutions to housing, healthcare and infrastructure demands and a Dáil that is more than a glorified council chamber? – Is mise,

KENNETH HARPER,

Burtonport,

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Co Donegal.