THE amount of red tape needed to run our election system is in contravention of democratic principles.

THE draft EU constitution takes a massive step towards reorganising the structure of the union.

DRIVERS wait too long for insurance discs to arrive, while facing possible prosecution.

THE practice of TDs and senators double-jobbing as absent schoolteachers (Irish Examiner, Oct 20) must come to an end.

GRANT aid should yield a better return from foreign companies in Ireland. The over-reliance on foreign investment, spurred by massive government incentives, should be reviewed to make sure the deal is worthwhile.

OUR crisis in opposition has allowed vital pressure to be taken away from Government on key issues.

THE investment property market is putting massive pressure on home-buyers.

THE receipt of State-controlled examination results often coincides with publication of the results from many so-called private courses.

JUSTICE Minister Michael McDowell has a firm conviction about the independence of institutions which are responsible for the administration of justice.

ENVIRONMENT Minister Martin Cullen has taken a strong stand against radioactive discharges from Sellafield into the Irish Sea.

RE your article on incineration evolution (February 24). I looked up “evolution” and one of the meanings is “gradual development or progression”.

IT’S time for the GAA to start playing ball.

The “common defence and welfare” clause of the United States Constitution confers general military power on Congress, which means it has the power to provide for common defence and to declare war.