Dr William Behan (Letters, July 18) plucks something like a victim’s bow, as he catalogues the dwindling percentage returns for the ‘struggling’ GP operating the medical card system.

So our political masters have decided to ignore a recommendation from the Constitutional Convention to change the current system and allow presidential candidates to be nominated by ordinary citizens.

On Thursday, as the Dáil prepared to be dismissed for the holidays, The Irish Examiner (Jul 19) reported that national debt had risen under this government.

In itself, the recent Dáil incident involving Áine Collins and Tom Barry could be described as a harmless bit of horseplay between two work colleagues that was blown out of all proportions.

The recent tour by the British and Irish Lions produced some very exciting rugby and plenty of criticism over the shock exclusion of Brian O’Driscoll.

“In our view, the code could potentially slow the increase in mortgage arrears in Ireland, and may allow lenders to start repossession proceedings sooner.

I find myself uncomfortable with being asked to abolish Seanad Éireann on a promise of Dáil reform, by a Government that has failed to implement the openness, transparency and accountability promised in 2011.

It was interesting to note that around 156 amendments were tabled on the recent legislation in the Dáil.

John Colgan (Letters, Jul 11) feels strongly about having to subsidise churches in this country by way of the tax breaks they enjoy as registered charities.

In the UK and Wales clamping on private land by private parking operators has been banned since October 2012.