LIAM PLANTE (Letters, October 1) says Fr Con McGillicuddy (Letters, September 17) was ridiculed by his critics. As one of those who wrote (Septemner 20) about his letter, may I say that I merely pointed out several factual errors in Fr Con’s argument, which I felt detracted from his line of reasoning.

IT was sad to see Fr Con McGillicuddy (Letters, September 17) taking such ridicule from some letter-writers.

I APPLIED for two passports at a post office in Dungarvan where I was told that for an extra fee of €12, I would have them returned in 10 working days.

HOW dare John Fitzgerald suggest that knife-wielding thugs and drug addicts should be conscripted into the armed forces (Irish Examiner letters, October 31).

I WAS amused by the letter from James Gleeson on the proposed cigarette ban (Irish Examiner, Sept 2). Was it written for its entertainment value or has the lack of nicotine affected his brain?

IN the Irish Examiner of January 22 you say that the millennium needle is twice the height of Ireland’s tallest building, Liberty Hall.

I DISAGREE with Cal Hyland (Irish Examiner letters, Nov 11) when he says that Irish roads are among the worst in the developed world.