French president’s role in fight against terror

IN the interest of truth I would like to react against the assimilation of President Jacques Chirac as one of the “politicians helping the terrorists’ cause” in an article by Rónán Mullen (Irish Examiner, October 13).

I do respect the expression of political disagreements, but the matter of terrorism is so serious that we cannot encourage such a kind of amalgam.

As you are aware, France has been hit by terrorist groups several times in the past and Mr Chirac - more than anyone else - has always clearly voiced his determination to fight against their criminal activities.