THE commando attack by Israeli forces on the aid convoy heading to Gaza was a blatant violation of international maritime law.

THE poor and less-well-off are now picking up the tab for the lifestyles of the rich and famous during the Celtic Tiger period with the budget hammering their already inadequate incomes.

THE no-warning bombing attacks on London by suspected Islamic fundamentalists is an indication of what could happen here if the Government continues its military and political alliance with Britain.