Sir, – Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan is quoted as saying: "Each year, some 1,300 people die prematurely in Ireland due to air pollution from solid fuel burning" ("Opposition TD claims move by Ryan will hit families producing turf non-commercially", News, April 11th).
How many will die prematurely in Ireland due to the cold? – Yours, etc,
MARTIN
CAREY,
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Athlone,
Co Westmeath.