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Letters

Amen

Fri Dec 11 2020 - 00:05

Sir, – Regarding the subject of politicians and Catholic teaching (Letters, December 10th), is it possible that we have finally reached the end of the correspondence between the distinguished professors emeriti, Hannon and Twomey? If so, blessed are the peacemakers, and blessed are we. – Yours, etc,

JOHN McHUGH,

Glenageary,

Co Dublin.

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Letters to the Editor, August 3rd: On schools and day care, Patrick Collison and wealth tax and e-scooters

Letters to the Editor, August 3rd: On schools and day care, Patrick Collison and wealth tax and e-scooters


Round and about the roundabout

Round and about the roundabout


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Patrick Collison is yet another billionaire using his fortune to protect billionaires


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How are Palestinians meant to supply Government with financial histories for student visas?


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No young person in any special school has participated in an equivalent transition year


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