In a state of denial

Madam, – The Minister for Justice denies that overcrowding was responsible for the riots in Mountjoy, the Minister for Health…

Madam, – The Minister for Justice denies that overcrowding was responsible for the riots in Mountjoy, the Minister for Health denies the Mater is the wrong site for the children’s hospital, the Minister for Finance denies we are in any difficulties whatsoever. The Taoiseach denies everything.

The President of Chile accepts, on worldwide television, that the system of controlling the mining industry was deficient.

Need anyone say more? – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL HEALY,

Ardagh Park Gardens,

Blackrock, Co Dublin.