I am intrigued that Alison O’Connor’s article bemoaning the defeat of so many pro-abortion candidates was accompanied by a photograph of the late Savita Halappanavar.

THE Government, in its determination to introduce a ban on smoking in bars and other public places, should ensure that it cannot be accused of double standards.

A FIANNA Fáil spokesperson has pleaded with the public not to condemn all its representatives for the behaviour of Ray Burke.