The race for the Park

Madam, – At the rate they are going, by the time the Fine Gael selection convention is held on July 9th, there will be a candidate for everyone in the audience. – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL CULLEN,

Albert Park,

Sandycove, Co Dublin.

A chara, – Dr Christina Hunt Mahony (June 18th) makes important points about the competing stereotypes of Irish-America offered by Messrs O’Dowd and Ellis. However, Walter Ellis’s initial contribution has had the desired effect of smoking out Niall O’Dowd’s real views on Irish politics. While Mr O’Dowd may be a successful businessperson and political fixer his petulant response to Mr Ellis’s comments demonstrates that he is no president-in-waiting. – Is mise,

DESMOND O’TOOLE,

Ash Park Avenue,

Lucan, Co Dublin.