Sir, - Having watched Mr McCreevy claim credit for every positive economic figure in the universe over the last few years, I await him coming forward to receive the plaudits for the latest inflation figures. Strangely, he seems reluctant to do so. Perhaps he and his Government think that capping the price of a pint will prove politically popular enough to distract us from the round of scandals and tribunals. I doubt it. - Yours, etc.,
Donnchadh De Brun, Ranelagh, Dublin 6.