I APPLAUD the comments made by Dr Cliodhna Donnelly (Letters, July 12).

I APPLAUD Norbert Kelvin for praising Ireland’s healthcare system (Irish Examiner letters, October 2), and in particular the doctors and staff at the Mercy Hospital in Cork who took care of him at no charge as a medical card-holder.

I APPLAUD Mairín Quill’s Suggestion of The Singing Bridge for the new crossing of the River Lee.

I APPLAUD the article on timber-frame houses (Irish Examiner, Homestyle, April 26).