Syria is in a state of collapse. Millions of people are being displaced and refugees are fleeing overseas to often cold welcomes overseas.

While Jean-Claude Juncker reminded us of our own history of emigration, he overlooked two outstanding differences between the Irish emigrants and the current influx of migrants to Europe in that the Irish emigrants were not handed money and a house on their arrival but had to earn their way.

While Jean-Claude Juncker reminded us of our own history of emigration, he overlooked two outstanding differences between the Irish emigrants and the current influx of migrants to Europe in that the Irish emigrants were not handed money and a house on their arrival but had to earn their way.

I write with regards to John Lannon’s letter(‘We helped cause the migrant crisis and so must be part of a solution’, Irish Examiner, September 15).

I warmly congratulate Imogen Stuart on her entry to Aosdána and I commend her for her candid concern regarding recent filming within the hallowed confines of Sceilig Mhichíl.

Three hours before he was due to die by lethal injection on September 16 Richard Glossip was granted a temporary stay of execution by the Oklahoma Court of Appeals. 

I would like to take issue with some of the points Tony Considine made in his article ( ‘Ruthless Kilkenny’s monopoly is hurting hurling’, September 8).

Salmon Watch Ireland welcomes the recent publication of an international review of over 300 scientific publications on the effects of sea lice on stocks of wild sea trout.

I write with regard to the female religious orders expressing regret and distress to Teresa Devlin, CEO, of the National Board for Safeguarding Children over the harshness of the regime that their orders oversaw.

Last Monday I attended the Claire Byrne Live debate on Irish Water in RTÉ. Even though I have registered with Irish Water I have not paid any bills. However I am not a committed non-payer.