It is puzzling why the Government has not included amongst the forthcoming referenda what would be a relatively simple and uncontentious change to make to our Constitution.

WE believe that Ireland needs a democratic and effective second chamber.

ASSUMPTIONS are being made now that a lone parent whose child has reached the age of 13 is in a position to find employment when four companies a day are going out of business in an economy on the verge of bankruptcy because of the banks’ bailout.

I REFER to your article and editorial (Irish Examiner, Sept 11) concerning the Central Mental Hospital and its role in addressing the mental health needs of prisoners.