The race for the Park

Sir, – As Gay Byrne has shown wisdom in announcing his intention not to contest the presidential election, perhaps he would …

Sir, – As Gay Byrne has shown wisdom in announcing his intention not to contest the presidential election, perhaps he would do us all a favour in allowing his name to go forward for the next election to the European Parliament in Brussels? – Yours, etc,

ROSALIE PICKERING,

Rostrevor Road,

Rathgar, Dublin 6.

Sir, – Let’s do without a president for the next seven years and use the considerable amount of money saved to re-open the A&E unit in Dundalk. Or the children’s ward? Or the maternity unit? Or the lab? Or the morgue? – Yours, etc,

CIARAN CONNOLLY,

Seatown,

Dundalk, Co Louth.