THANK you for publishing my photos of the dramatic rescue from the River Lee (July 9).

THE row over the Taioseach’s pre-election commitment to Roscommon Hospital and the subsequent action of his government contrasts with his lack of a firm commitment to St Luke’s Cancer Hospital.

IT seems that Enda might have made promises that he couldn’t keep during the election campaign.

YOUR article yesterday on Irish and polar bears was very interesting but includes some “bad science”.

WHAT austerity measures? What cutbacks?

THE funding of the reservation of number plates by local authorities should end immediately.

There may be a case for pardoning soldiers who deserted the Irish Army during World War II on humanitarian grounds, but I am concerned by the tone of this campaign.

DID you hear the latest nonsense from cloud cuckoo land by the Minister of Public Works, Brian Hayes?

I AGREE with those who have written letters condemning the lavish lifestyles of African elites whose people depend on foreign aid.

THE preliminary census figures for Limerick City confirm that the city is in serious decline and in urgent need of revitalisation.