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Taoiseach meets Starmer

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Sir, – The reset of Anglo-Irish affairs is most welcome. Judging by your front-page photograph (Carl Court, July 18th) of the two premiers from the Chequers meeting, it seems to be on a good foundation. The fact that both leaders appear to be ciotógs together as they hold their pints augurs well. – Yours, etc,

TED O’KEEFFE,

Dublin 6.

Sir, – I thought we had moved on from using beer as a symbol of Irishness in international relations? Assuming this photo-op was a suggestion by the British hosts, the Irish side should have politely declined this outdated prop. – Yours, etc,

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KEVIN LALOR,

Caragh,

Co Kildare.

Sir, – I hope the Taoiseach told Keir Starmer that if he’s coming to the England game in September, he will have to get tickets for the Greece and Finland games as well. – Yours, etc,

GERRY GRIMES,

Clonskeagh,

Dublin 14.