Dry conditions

Sir, – I normally wash my car once a year, whether it needs a clean or not. Now with the hosepipe ban, I’m delighted to put out the wash to next year. It’s only a car. – Yours, etc,

DERMOT O’ROURKE,

Lucan, Co Dublin.

Sir, – There was a time when you could buy Irish new potatoes readily in the greengrocer or supermarket. Not anymore, apparently. I have been informed that it is due to the hot weather. What next! – Yours, etc,

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TADHG McCARTHY,

Bray, Co Wicklow.