I NOTICED that question 13 on the Census 2011 form “How many children have you given birth to?” is for women only.

I WAS bemused by Aodhagan Mac Coitir’s mistaken idea that a welcome for Queen Elizabeth (April 9) implies some sort of elitism.

THE ever-growing presence of surveillance cameras and security systems is the result of a society of extreme distrust and criminality.

THE recently launched Campaign to Promote Cycle Safety by the Road Safety Authority shows it has its priorities upside down when it comes to protection of cyclists and pedestrians.

AS someone watching from afar who has close ties with Ireland, I cannot believe the number of writers who contend that bondholders are somehow responsible for Ireland’s banking problem or indeed Ireland’s national debt.

THE recent controversy in Mayo shows the need for the five-year long farce in Rossport to be brought to an end.

THE recent media furore over the “rape tape” seemed me to be the over-the-top reporting of some unpleasant jokes made by gardaí during private, stress-relieving banter, concerning the consequences they face if lawbreakers are harmed in any way.

SURELY Aodhagán Mac Coitir is missing the point when he complains about the spending of millions ensuring the security of the “hierarchy of monarchy” in relation to recent and forthcoming visits by hereditary monarchs to Ireland (April 9).