Madam, - How's this for a quid pro quo? If the Americans turn a blind eye to the activities of the "undocumented" Irish in their midst, we'll reciprocate by turning a blind eye to the dubious activities of US military personnel on their way through Shannon.
I wouldn't be surprised if such an arrangement has already been agreed sub rosa. - Yours, etc,
PAUL DELANEY,
Dalkey,
Co Dublin.
