I object to Peter Kennedy’s startling suggestion that Ireland “should take in between 50,000 and 100,000 refugees from Syria” (Letters, Aug 27).

Communications Minister Pat Rabbitte’s caveman remark is unprofessional, arrogant, and not conducive to debate.

The use of chemical weapons in Syria is deplorable.

My working career has taken me to Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Dubai, and Liberia, among other countries.

Best wishes to Gaelscoil Mhichil Ui Choileain in Clonakilty which opened this week.

The outcry over the use of chemical weapons in Syria is enormously dishonest.

In his letter (Aug 26) Desmond FitzGerald completely ignores the causes of the Northern conflict and states that “the only people who think that the Maze prisoners acted with the support of the community are themselves and their apologists”.

The bailout enabled the very banks and financial institutions that created the global economy to write off the losses from their toxic deals for years to come further depriving the government of much-needed tax revenues.

Your editorial (Aug 25) endorses Bill O’Herlihy’s Béal na Bláth recommendation that Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil should form a single party.

Rob Heffernan’s magnificent achievement on winning gold at the World Championships at Moscow was celebrated in style.