One thousand jobs a week?

Madam, – It is reported (Home News, August 7th) that the Minister for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary said that between now and…

Madam, – It is reported (Home News, August 7th) that the Minister for Labour Affairs, Dara Calleary said that between now and 2015 the Government would create 273,000 jobs with an investment of €3.6 billion. I read this with a mixture of amazement and bewilderment.

This means 54,000 jobs per annum or over 1,000 jobs per week every week for the next 260 weeks. I know the head shops are closed, but could I have some of what he might be on? – Yours, etc,

SEAN ALCOCK,

Harbour Road,

Skerries, Co Dublin.