Questions for Dr Reilly

Sir, – A minister who has history of tax problems, who ignores his coalition partners, is involved in stroke politics, has links…

Sir, – A minister who has history of tax problems, who ignores his coalition partners, is involved in stroke politics, has links to property developer benefiting from his decisions – are we sure we had a change of government at the last election? – Yours, etc,

DAVID DOYLE,

Birchfield Park,

Goatstown, Dublin 14.

Sir, – I was having a pint with the brother last night. “You’re a terrible man for the mathematics,” says I. “I’m not ashamed to say that I am,” said the brother. “Tell me so, did you ever hear of ‘logistical logarithmic progression’?” says I. “I did,” said the brother. And that was good enough for me.

(With apologies to Flann O’Brien). – Yours, etc,

NIALL PHELAN,

Ardmeen Park,

Blackrock Co Dublin.

Sir, – If indeed James Reilly was involved in “stroke” politics, he should not have to resign. Instead he should be made join Fianna Fáil. He may be more comfortable there. – Yours, etc,

DEREK NILAND,

Upper Abbeygate Street,

Galway.