Just when we thought it was safe to exit our shelters to a safe economic environment we find the toxic virus of light touch regulation is active and flourishing in the energy supply industry courtesy of the government and its regulator.

“Fianna Fáil...... has a core ideology and credo which has guided the party since its foundation, which includes a deep respect for the individual, a commitment to community responsibility and ...the party exists to make contributions for the advancement and welfare of all the Irish people” (Letters, February 23).

Post-Carbon Ireland, the initiative launched by a group of academics on February 12, has received replies from all contacted political parties except RENUA Ireland.

There is surely no need for the tragic conflict between the Turkish government and the Kurdish people of Turkey and elsewhere.

If the polls are anything to go by it looks like the electorate in their wisdom are ready to force a marriage of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as the only viable government after February 26.

It appears that the Titanic will be refloated this Friday!