I SEE James O’Leary’s point about having problems with the dictum that “history should be left in the past” when Queen Elizabeth II visits (April 14).

WE have a new government and there is a sense of hope in the country again.

IT was a great honour to have the Dalai Lama in Ireland.

ALL the boys in the pub know that the debt facing us is unmanageable (over €300bn).

I RECENTLY enjoyed a pleasant break in west Cork. There are so many reasons to relish the thought of a return visit soon. However, one regrettable negative experience is causing me to reflect.

MAY I offer Enda Kenny and Eamon Gilmore some advice from Thomas Fuller (1608-1661), English writer and clergyman:

TWO excellent letters in the Irish Examiner from Barry Walsh and Dave Elley (April 12) puts into perspective the situation regarding the Corrib gas field controversy.