EX-PAT VOTERS

Sir, A report in The Irish Times (August 13th) quoted me incorrectly as telling the Parnell Summer School that the only Cole …

Sir, A report in The Irish Times (August 13th) quoted me incorrectly as telling the Parnell Summer School that the only Cole to benefit from votes from abroad are certain NUI senators".

Along with those tram the NUI, University of Dublin graduates who emigrate also retain their right to vote in Seanad elections. Furthermore. diplomats and their spouses, and members of the Army and Garda Siochana stationed abroad do not lose their right to vote. Yours, etc., C/o Main Street, Rathdrum, Co Wicklow.