In an article headed ‘When politicians come knocking, stop them and ask them about female equality’, Alison O’Connor (Irish Examiner, November 20) outlined a number of issues that could be raised with candidates. 

The message on the beer mat tells us to drink responsibly — that is, if you can see the message. The print is so small.

The recent terrorist attacks on Paris must be seen as an attempt by the self-styled Islamic State to create a schism between western democratic culture and the Muslim communities that live within.

On Thursday afternoon, I tuned in to Leaders Questions as Deputy Thomas Pringle was putting a question to Joan Burton.

Alison O’Connor is right to advise women to question canvassers and politicians in the forthcoming election on female equality [Opinion, November 20].

This letter is an urgent appeal from 14 organisations who work with children to call on An Taoiseach to show leadership on the issue of child homelessness.