Making sense of election posters

Sir, – On the election posters now adorning our streets only Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil candidates wear a tie. What does that tell us? – Yours, etc,

CHARLES LYSAGHT,

Merrion,

Dublin 4.

‘Are the Chinese aware of what the Irish have done to their food?’

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In photos: Olympics opening ceremony

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‘We are caring for your parents like they are our parents - but we can’t bring our families here’

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What should I do if my electric car breaks down?

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Sir, – Is it just me or are the current crop of election posters more of an eyeful than usual? Particularly those where the bottom corner is about five feet and six inches off the ground. Ouch! – Yours, etc,

LORCAN BROPHY,

Maynooth,

Co Kildare.