Doing one’s bit in time of crisis

Sir, – With reference to Barry Walsh’s magnificent contribution (June 3rd) to alleviate our national debt: our son can also claim to have recently made his own sacrifice.

The Bank of Ireland has advised him that his annual net interest of €0.01c included a payment to the national coffers of €0.02c Dirt. Needless to say he is overjoyed with this state of affairs! – Yours, etc,

JOHN BURNETT,

Upper Kilmoney Road,

Carrigaline,

Co Cork.