I apologise, but, as a young, warm-blooded male, sometimes I view images of the female body through pornography, via the cheapest and easiest method, the internet.

Since hearing Jim Stafford’s words of wisdom on Mary Wilson’s Drive Time (Sept 9) concerning personal insolvency criteria, I have been suffering a professional and perhaps existential crisis.

Given the strains within the Irish Catholic Church, some form of breakaway of significant proportions cannot be ruled out.

It was good to hear of late that long overdue proposals for Dáil reform are to be published shortly, but it is puzzling that they should only be published now, just as we are being asked to make a serious decision on the future of the Seanad.

I would appeal to Dick Barton (Letters, Sept 14) to reconsider his decision to refrain from commenting on the actions of governments, politicians, banks and business.

Regarding the referendum on whether to abolish the Seanad or not, I have the following proposal for every citizen of Ireland.

The Medical Card was introduced in 1970 to help people who cannot afford the high cost of doctors and medicines.

Now most of the Irish sports media, and top commentators such as Eamon Dunphy and, to some extent, Johnny Giles, can gloat over the departure of Ireland soccer manager Giovanni Trapattoni, a very costly national football coach for the last five years, following pressure from all sides, primarily from the fans.

If the Irish voters are so naive to vote to retain the Seanad, then we must stop complaining about poor government.

Why doesn’t somebody in Clare GAA circles stop senior manager Davy Fitzgerald moaning about being minnows, implying they are not getting fair play.