Tattoos in the workplace

Sir, – It could be because of the summer and the good weather, but it has struck me how ubiquitous tattoos have become in Ireland.

While I completely defer to someone’s right to get a tattoo, I cannot see the rationale. I admit there are some discrete tattoos that are small in size and modestly concealed. I must also admit that I am probably not part of the demographic seeking tattoos. Does it affect people’s employability if they have full-length tattoos on show? – Yours, etc,

PAUL HYLAND,

Dublin 12.