A Chara, - I was pleased to read Siobhán Creaton's interview with William McCarter (Business This Week, February 4th). The International Fund for Ireland, in my opinion, has played an integral role in strengthening economic activity and in advancing reconciliation in Northern Ireland and the Border counties. I am familiar with many projects that would not have progressed from vision to reality without the IFI providing initial grant approval. This approval, more often than not, gave the promoter the self-confidence to follow through.
I can assure Mr McCarter and his colleagues that their efforts are appreciated by many communities. I wish him the best of luck in his retirement. - Is mise,
LIAM Ó CUINNEAGÁIN,
Stiúrthóir,
Oideas Gael,
Gleann Cholm Cille,
Co Dhún na nGall.