The Government had one good day last week.

I am writing in response to your editorial of April 27th 2012 ‘EU Referendum – new date is best chance of success’ which raises the question of deferring the date of the Stability Treaty Referendum.

I hope you will permit me to comment on Michael Clifford’s column (Irish Examiner, Apr 21).

It’s very obvious to spot the double standards and hypocrisy of Western countries.

Someone should tell those union leaders on their very large salaries that in the forthcoming fiscal referendum, refusing to endorse either a yea or a nay is not an option.

I have come to the conclusion that everyone in the Government is completely stupid.

News of the launching of potential weapons of mass destruction (in Korea and India) is very disturbing.

The Cork Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association would like to express its disappointment at the attempts to ban church gate collections on the southside of Cork City.

I have all the symptoms of bowel cancer and discussed this with my GP about ten years ago who recommended a colonoscopy.

A sincere thank you to all nurses, doctors, catering staff and everyone involved with my stay at the Mercy recently.