Madam, - Since the arrival of the Barry Flanagan sculptures in Dublin's O'Connell Street, it is clear that locals and visitors alike appreciate them not just for their visual effect but for their practical use.
Considering the number of people who congregate to sit on the plinths of these artworks, might I suggest that Dublin City Council consider the needs of the public and provide permanent seating on its newly revamped main thoroughfare? - Yours, etc,
TOM GREALY, Threadneedle Road, Salthill, Galway.