How naive we were to believe that this Coalition would right the wrongs of a party which must go down in Irish political history as the most reckless and damaging party to govern on this island.

Is everybody else fed up hearing that somebody is suing a hospital, a school, the gardaí or whatever? They are in essence suing us - the taxpayers who are already up to our ears in debt, along with our children and grandchildren.

It is regrettable that, having effectively ignored the massive resistance to these water charges until October 11, some media outlets have now turned on those protesters with scurrilous pieces alleging ‘infiltration’ by ‘sinister’ elements.

It is commendable the Irish Examiner is open enough to publish an article on religious belief in relation to the area of mental health.

I couldn’t help but be annoyed with the comments of Victoria White (Irish Examiner, November 6) regarding the Water charge protests. 

Paying tribute to the fallen British and Commonwealth soldiers during Remembrance Day ceremonies in London, British prime minister David Cameron said, “We stand united to remember the courageous men and women who have served our country, defended our freedoms and kept us safe”. 

So Gerry Adams had a $500 dinner plate fundraiser in New York and Mary Lou travelled to Oz business class?

Perhaps your column writer Alison O’Conner (Irish Examiner, November 7) makes a valid point that to come down on the ‘plus’ side of the water charges debate is now almost seen as akin to the proverbial turkey voting for Christmas?

The redevelopment of Pairc Ui Chaoimh is greatly anticipated in Kerry and is hugely deserved and needed by the GAA in Cork.

“Never before were so many good books so freely available. Every child should be encouraged to use them.”