Letters to the Editor: Delusional that Ireland can save the planet

Comments made by Garda Commissioner Drew Harris regarding the disciplinary processes that cleared the garda involved in giving a bike to a pensioner created further upset to that garda. 

Are we delusional in Ireland? Have we an inflated opinion of ourselves?

If we are to believe the hype we can save the planet by stopping our natives cutting turf and instead import peat by ships and trucks from Europe where obviously it must be allowed. Are we saving the planet by killing cows that produce the milk for the most sought after healthy butter in the world? Are we helping the planet by cutting down trees in urban areas for cycle lanes? When it’s proven these trees are beneficial in every way including helping to lower temperatures in urban areas?