Tax reductions proposed by Eamon Gilmore

Sir, – Eamon Gilmore says it may be possible to reduce income tax as the economy improves.

I think any extra money generated should be used to improve public services, particularly the health service. If someone on a modest wage were to get a few euro a week extra to spend, what good is it to him if he depends on the public health service and becomes ill but has to wait maybe 18 months to see a consultant? – Yours, etc,

DENIS COSTELLO,