Sir, – Now that the three weeks of electioneering have concluded, let us remember that when all is said and done, there’s usually a lot more said than done. – Yours, etc,
DAMIEN HANLON,
Clontarf,
Dublin 3.
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Sir, – Noting the challenges in the sourcing of construction, security and health workers, etc, whichever parties end up in government will have to recruit huge numbers of delivery personnel to ensure they fulfil all their pre-election promises. – Yours, etc,
MICHAEL KEEGAN,
Booterstown,
Co Dublin.
Sir, – On this polling day, can I please implore broadcasters to refrain from using the expression “teatime rush” in their coverage today.
It’s an archaic expression that surfaces every polling day. I doubt the very few who do take their tea at this time will be offended.
“Late afternoon” or “evening” will suffice. – Yours, etc,
PATRICK CONBOY,
Kilcock,
Co Kildare.
Sir, -– How can we trust them to do what they say they’re going to do when they haven’t necessarily done what they said they were going to do? – Yours, etc,
PATRICK COLLINS,
Kilmacanogue,
Co Wicklow.
Sir, – It’s worth considering almost one quarter of the Irish population have no voting rights.
I’m talking about children.
They are looking to us adults to vote in their interest. Reading headlines on scoliosis waiting lists, waiting lists for autism and disability assessments and care, childcare deficits and climate change suggests that we adults could do better.
Let’s try. – Yours, etc,
Dr MARIE CASEY,
Kilmallock,
Limerick.
Sir , – I have spoken to a number of candidates in my local area during the campaign and they have listened to me with respect and patience.
It is something to run for office. I wish all the candidates well.
I would, however, like to see more of them between elections and I think this would help improve the public’s opinion of them. – Yours, etc,
ANTAINE O’DUIBHIR,
Ranelagh,
Dublin 6.
Sir, – Watching the three leaders debate the issues on television, I almost felt sorry for them standing for all that time. But they are standing for election and they can’t take a seat until elected.
On reflection, I suppose it all makes sense. – Is mise,
MARION HEFFERON,
Terenure,
Dublin 6W.
Sir, – After three weeks of Micheál’s “But fundamentally”, Simon’s “But you know what” and Mary Lou’s “But let me tell you this”, today the people who really matter will have their say and put an end to all the buts.
Though when all the counting is done and the results declared, my fear is that the buts will start all over again. – Yours, etc,
NOEL SHANAGHY,
Faithlegg,
Co Waterford.
Sir, – I have taken down the “No Canvassing” sign from my front window. I’ve put it in a safe place in case I need it again soon.
Best of luck to all the candidates today. – Yours, etc,
CAITRIONA O’CONNOR,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin.