Further to Victoria White’s accurate piece (Opinion, Nov 1), I would advise people to think very carefully about how they vote in the children’s referendum.

Who exactly decided we need a referendum on children’s right’s at this present moment?

Did I hear they are going to rename St James’ Hospital the Dr James Memorial Hospital?

The public response, thus far, to Minister Hogan’s proposals to abolish town councils and replace them with municipal authorities has been understandably muted.

The chuggers on Grafton Street, Dublin, have now reached pest level.

Ireland is due to take over the Presidency of the EU on Jan 1, 2013.

About 10 years ago a son of mine, having qualified as a secondary school teacher, decided to go to Lima in Peru, on a three-year contract, teaching English at a school there.

The Children’s Referendum is a misnomer.

Can I suggest to Victoria White (Opinion, Oct 30) that most people in this country know that Fianna Fáil built the State.

Why should the proposed National Children’s Hospital be built in Dublin?