IN his letter (Irish Examiner, June 2), George Dwyer suggests we abolish Dáil Éireann and select one person to run the country.

YOUR correspondent Deirdre Manifold (Irish Examiner letters, March 12) suggests that we should feel sympathy for the thugs who kicked and beat to death a young lad of their own ilk outside a Dublin nightclub. This incident was said to be ‘drink-related’.

I SUPPOSE it was bound to happen and, in many ways, perhaps I should congratulate your correspondent Jim Yates on his letter entitled ‘Sour grapes on the red carpet’ (Irish Examiner, April 2).

WHO was running the country while our senior politicians were cavorting at Cheltenham?

YOUR correspondent Sarah Walsh (Irish Examiner letters, Nov 28) made a number of relevant points about the state of our railway system – especially the Dublin/Cork/Dublin service.