It is too funny to hear FF talk about looking after the poor, none of whom got into the Galway Tent.

YESTERDAY’S opening of the Glanbia Ingredients Ireland’s €235m dairy facility in Belview, Co Kilkenny, is as resounding a vote of confidence in this society and economy as has been seen in decades.

I agree with James Gleeson (Irish Examiner, February 28) concerning the possible takeover of Aer Lingus by IAG. Willie Walsh seems to be obsessed with the acquisition.

Benson & Hedges has a strong case. 

I just heard on the radio that the road from Foxford to Straide was closed. 

I, for one, fully agree with Minster for the Environment Alan Kelly’s statement in Killarney at the weekend.

Is it not sad that some people believe alcoholic drinks should be sold on Good Friday. I cannot understand why some people cannot accept two dry days a year.

In his recent letter (Irish Examiner, Letters, March 3), Mr Charlie Murphy introduces the notion that prejudice against a religious or ethnic group can be justified or ‘understood’ in light of the ‘link’ with the actions (or alleged actions) of a state.

I was aghast at Deputy Clare Daly’s attempt to legalise abortion in the case of so called pre-natal lethal defects, where the baby might die soon after birth.

Ministers and TDs are inept as soon as responsibility becomes an issue.