Sir, - The issue of erecting a monument in O'Connell Street in place of the former Nelson's Pillar has recently re-emerged. This monument is due to take the form of a spike. Considering the constant stream of allegations of sleaze, lies and corruption, and the need for various tribunals to attempt to uncover the truth, may I make a more appropriate suggestion? Pinocchio's nose. In its prominent position on Dublin's foremost thoroughfare, it would be a grim reminder to the citizens of this city of the behaviour of some of our high-profile individuals, lest we should ever become complacent. - Yours, etc.,
Niamh Cooper, Knocklyon Woods, Dublin 16.