Lessons from Melbourne mayor

Sir, – It was quite humbling to listen to Oscar Yildiz, Mayor of Moreland, Melbourne (Breaking News, August 14th), on his recent visit to Drogheda where he met the family of Jill Meagher whose life was cruelly taken from her.

To all who heard him speak it was apparent that he is a man with true compassion. Not only did he travel on his own time, he also paid for the trip with his own money. Surely our politicians can learn something from this? – Yours, etc,

JOHN BELLEW,

Dunleer, Co Louth.