I am writing in response to Paddy Monaghan’s letter (Irish Examnier, April 21) in which he criticises Ms McAleese’s stance based on the fact that it is in opposition to the views of some churches in Ireland. 

We would like to challenge ex-President Mary McAleese (Irish Examiner, April 14 ) on her view that “the country must vote in favour of the May 22 vote if it wants to finally live up to its constitutional promise to cherish all children equally”.

IT’S almost impossible to describe Shanghai. A city of 20 million people that seems to go on for ever.