AT a recent seminar organised by Youth Defence we were treated to a superb address by two experts on stem cell research, Dr David Prentice and Dr Wesley Smith. Both men are known and respected worldwide for their expertise on this subject.

THAT there is still huge public misunderstanding about the current status of stem cell research and the difference between adult stem cell (ethical) and embryonic stem cell (unethical) research is brought into focus by Edwin Cussen’s letter (Irish Examiner, Dec 10).

A group campaigning against embryonic research in Ireland says that the practice is unnecessary and contrary to our constitution.