Madam, - I note the statement by Mr Dermot Ahern that "the bar should be raised" for Sinn Féin in future political dealings (The Irish Times, January 18th). I can only assume that the reason Fianna Fáil is anxious to raise the bar is because it is fed up having to bend down to go underneath it. - Yours, etc.,
CIARÁN SUDWAY, Ashton Grove, Templeogue, Dublin 16.