Robert Sullivan (Letters, June 6) says the health cuts in Cork are “just too sad”.

Isn’t it ironic that the only vote that 90% of the people of Ireland get, in regards to the Seanad, is to abolish the institution.

Just in case there is anybody left who does not understand the brass neck of the banks, I had an average of about €1,800 in my little savings account for 2012.

I would like to congratulate Caitriona McClean on her letter (Jun 3). She is correct in stating the abortion bill is not restrictive.

I watched the Prime Time creche investigation a week after it was aired. It was worse then I expected.

Our nation is on the brink of ruin and we find ourselves with a Government led by ageing mediocraties.

With reference to the recent Prime Time report, as a community-based family centre providing early intervention and prevention childcare services, I would first like to state our abhorrence of the emotional and physical abuse of the children featured in the programme and to address some of the issues raised.

Regarding the article on suicide in the Irish Examiner last Saturday, I would like to point out that the figures on suicide for 2012 released by the Central Statistics Office last week are only preliminary figures, and I would recommend caution in interpreting them.

Two weekends ago, 435 cities around the world held rallies against GE seed company Monsanto.

I completely and absolutely disagree with Fr Paddy Byrne in saying that Holy Communion should be denied to children who have reached the age of reason.