Madam, - Perhaps the Taoiseach's pledge to commission a competition for a peace monument (The Irish Times, April 23rd) could also include a competition for new words for our national anthem to be taught in all schools? The debate and consultation required for both initiatives could in themselves make an important contribution to the understanding of what is required to achieve reconciliation on the island. - Yours, etc,
JULITTA CLANCY, Meath Peace Group, Parsonstown, Co Meath.