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If Australia is eligible...

Oh no! Oh horror! Oh woe is me! Answer me, the question — which in all the column inches about Brexit has never been asked let alone answered — if Britain exits the EU is it still eligible to enter the Eurovision?

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Extraordinary that free sheet editor faced RTÉ ire

It’s quite extraordinary that the editor of a humble Catholic free sheet should face the ire of the media establishment twice in the space of a year.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

GPA has a cheek asking for more from the taxpayer

The GPA and Des Farrell have a cheek, demanding more taxpayers’ money.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

The psychological damage being inflicted on children in Syria will haunt us all

When are we going to wake up to the reality of the psychological damage which is being inflicted on the young children of war-torn Syria?

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Legitimacy of the Rising

Former Fianna Fáil attorney general Paul Gallagher argues that the leaders of the 1916 Rising “had no legitimacy whatsoever” and “were a self-absorbed group of brave idealists.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

O’Leary courage in speaking about her depression is a truly admirable act

The courageous candour of broadcaster Olivia O’Leary in illuminating her past struggles with depression is an inspirational boost for all, and not only those who are actually struggling with significant life- distress. (Irish Examiner, May 7).

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Citizens are coming to expect betrayal as governments favour corporate interests

Trust in politicians was at a very low ebb when attempts were made insensitively and brusquely to impose water charges.

Sat, 21 May, 2016

Politicians, take heed of the many reasons for paying water charges

The issue of charging for our water/sewage service continues to make headlines.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Palestinians deserve that G&T in Jerusalem also

Dermot Walsh (Irish Examiner letters, May 17) seems to miss the fact that the Israeli state has been systematically oppressing and denying basic human rights to Palestinians since its formation.

Fri, 20 May, 2016