First, we had the Ian Bailey case going on for far too long, because the judge felt (I am not blaming him) that, in line with court procedures, he could not be proactive and rule out matters that were statute-barred.

Regarding your report on the UN committee examining Ireland’s human rights mechanisms, the chances of getting straight answers, from the Government, to pertinent questions seem remote, given the testimony of Sean Sherlock, TD, at the hearing.

Now that the euphoria, and disappointment for some, of the same-sex marriage referendum has died down, I would like to make a few observations.

During more than 30 years employed in one of the world’s biggest international organisations, a body managed by politicians and which works in more than 20 countries, it is my opinion that most politicians have little interest in decency, honesty or integrity.

If Henry Thierry had used two hands instead of one, would the FAI gotten €10 million instead of €5 million from FIFA?

The resources of the Oireachtas are now being focused on a compromise that de facto is nothing more than another Enda Kenny escape route. 

Being a dog lover, I am appalled at the fate of Cork’s stray and unwanted dogs. 

I rejoiced in the knowledge that everyone is equal in our land, in regards to loving a person regardless of their gender.

I am a graduate of a social care course and I was hoping, like so many others in my class, to go on to social work postgraduate studies – only to find that there is no part-time postgraduate course in this country.

An Bord Pleanala, in permitting The Port of Cork to move its container port, in Tivoli, to Ringaskiddy, has overturned its own decision of seven years ago not to grant permission, and has now overruled its own inspector, who had recommended refusal.