Sir, - The loan of an empty house for a few days doesn't make for a "free holiday" as you headlined.
By hounding both Ministers, The Irish Times is taking political correctness to a ridiculous extreme. Are our politicians to go into "purdah" for their period in office? These two Ministers have the highest record of honesty and consistency and unlike many of their peers have never abandoned either their standards or principles in office. They deserve a break and did no wrong. - Yours, etc.,
John Ryan, Dartmouth Square, Dublin 6.