Letters
We cannot afford global election of senators
We cannot afford global election of senators
John O’Callaghan is right when he tells us that the electorate ‘made a grave mistake’ in retaining the Seanad (Letters, October 12). The fact is that the Seanad is irrelevant and unaffordable in this recently bankrupt country.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2015

Saudi Arabian woman chops off maid’s arm
Saudi Arabian woman chops off maid’s arm
An Indian housemaid had her arm hacked off by her female Saudi Arabian employer after the maid complained to authorities of ill treatment.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Giving a home to the homeless will also help their mental health
Giving a home to the homeless will also help their mental health
As Depaul,the cross-border charity supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, we observed World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day over the weekend by highlighting the link between homelessness and mental ill-health.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Cuts leave communities at mercy of criminals
Cuts leave communities at mercy of criminals
The frustration of 1,500 people from around the country was evident at the first “save our community” meeting in Thurles last week, where more than half the attendees claimed to be victims of crime. 

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

To have an uncontested by-election is utterly and grossly undemocratic
To have an uncontested by-election is utterly and grossly undemocratic
Prior to the recent referendum on the abolition of the Seanad, we had senators jumping up and down pleading to the electorate for the retention of that chamber. 

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Russia, US, and UK must work together for peace
Russia, US, and UK must work together for peace

The British government is de facto backing Saudi Arabia, and America supplies it with TOW missiles which can destroy tanks.

Mon, 12 Oct, 2015

Balance needed between Irish and international firms

In the Dáil on Wednesday during a debate on corporation tax rates I urged the Government to ensure that the current rate of 12.5 % should be maintained and that it should withstand any bullying or pressure from the EU to change those rates.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Responsibility for the Palestinians’ living conditions lies with Israel
Responsibility for the Palestinians’ living conditions lies with Israel

The demonisation of the Palestinian people by Desmond Fitzgerald continues unabated (Letters, October 8).

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

We need to look at the Gaza blockade as if it was in our backyard
We need to look at the Gaza blockade as if it was in our backyard

The territory of Gaza, with a population of about 1.8 million, is smaller than the Isle of Wight off the UK which has a population of about 140,000.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

Fancy Dylan as Gaeilge?
Fancy Dylan as Gaeilge?

If you want to hear how Mr Zimmerman sounds in Irish, check out the last 15 minutes of Sinéad ar Maidin, that was broadcast on RnaG recently between the the hours of 1045am and 11am, and hear ‘Shelter From The Storm’ performed by Liam Ó Maonlaí of the Hothouse Flowers; it works surprisingly well.

Sat, 10 Oct, 2015

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