IN these turbulent times it’s comforting to know there is a constant which we can still cling to like a comfort blanket against the daily onslaught of bad news.

IN your editorial (October 16) you plead for a new way to bring more justice and equality in the world. You state that various economic models have failed, including socialism, but I would argue socialism hasn’t been allowed to succeed.

CONSIDERING the excellent sales figures achieved in Cork by traffic wardens, clampers and tow operators, I assume we can now expect delivery of recycling bags.