In response to the letter (Guardians’ rights, Oct 24) it is my understanding that when an adult becomes guardian of a child; they are acting in “loco parentis”.

PRESIDENT Mary McAleese will never be replaced.

IF our national rugby team are too embarrassed to sing the anthem of the country they are playing for, is it any surprise that they under-perform when the game kicks off?

DESPITE the Taoiseach’s claim to the contrary, I can testify that I have seen Ruairi Quinn in Lansdowne Road on several occasions.