Sir, - Having walked from top of O'Connell Street to the Liffey on Friday, February 9th, I did not see one policeman or policewoman on duty. I have travelled through many cities in Europe and US and in every city's main street I have noticed a police presence.
On my walk down O'Connell Street I saw several persons obviously under the influence of some substance or other. They looked to be a threat so I declined to withdraw money from any ATM in the area.
Perhaps the Minister for Justice would like to accompany me on a stroll down our main street next Friday between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. - Yours, etc.,
Peter W. Ryan, Springfield, Dublin 24.