Letter of the Day
A letter of note selected by the Letters' Editor
Driven to distraction by illegible car number plates
Ireland’s system is cumbersome, resulting in up to 11 characters on a plate
‘A spoiled ballot is in fact silence’
Generations protested so that we could hold this small piece of paper in our hands
‘I have worked in the HSE for 35 years, but this is particularly stupid’
Can someone explain to the HSE what exactly personal protective equipment (PPE) is designed to do?
Does the Irish language belong to Presbyterians too?
Many in what is now the PUL (Protestant, unionist, loyalist) community were Irish speakers, census records show
Apartment building costs don’t add up
After 10 years of deregulation, sector still in search of viability
Could the local authorities initiate a free apple tree scheme?
The Irish climate is perfect for growing apples
‘This is my 1,000th letter to The Irish Times. Do I need therapy?’
My wife views my letter writing as something similar to an old person posting on X/Twitter
The budget: `Do better please. Ask the important questions’
Where was the scrutiny on measures like VAT reductions to boost housing delivery?
A budget with barely a mention of universal healthcare
Waiting lists for surgeries, scans and disability assessments remain scandalously long
More power to solar power
When you become a solar power system owner, you quickly learn how to gauge electricity production
“The death of Manchán Magan has left a gaping hole”
He was at once a teacher, a guide, and a fellow pilgrim
“Is it not time for Ireland to grow up?”
Can I put it to him that this is not the essence of a healthy relationship?
‘You can’t beat the Dublin humour’
Passing the GPO I noticed a young garda, arms folded, leaning against the wall
A big clap for Kneecap
For decades and longer, artists and singers have written and sung about political issues
Don’t wash your hands of hand washing
his critical practice is not given the same level of attention in primary school
Give children clean air around their schools
I would add to the list of concerns cited regarding lung and heart development
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