Shane Ross: Alan Shatter does his cause no favours – but the Oireachtas needs a Jewish voice

Shane Ross: Alan Shatter does his cause no favours – but the Oireachtas needs a Jewish voice

Israel is set to take centre stage in Ireland’s presidential election. Fine Gael fired the starting pistol on Tuesday. Its decision to close ranks behind former European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness more than three months before election day in October has ensured that rigorous scrutiny of candidates will start uncomfortably early.