Our vehicle numbering system, which has been in operation since the late 1980s, is the essence of simplicity and clarity and has attracted much favourable comment from abroad.

EAMON MOORE (Letters, April 25) raised understandable concerns about the inclusion of Irish players in what is widely known as the British Lions rugby squad.

I HAD a hard time these past few weeks worrying — day in, day out — about our gallant Beyond Endurance team as they battled their way across the frozen Antarctic, dragging their meagre belongings behind them in the teeth of howling wind and suffering all manner of discomfort and danger.

THE measures proposed to encourage use of smaller cars are very desirable.

THE Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, is to be applauded for standing his ground and refusing to call a day of mourning for John Paul II.