Sinn Féin’s salad days

Sir, – According to the latest poll, it seems that middle-class Ireland has found political comfort in Sinn Féin.

A case of a ballot paper in one hand and an avocado in the other? – Yours, etc,

MIKE MORAN,

Clontarf,

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Dublin 3.

Sir, – The headline "New poll puts Sinn Féin 15 points ahead of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael" (December 10th) could just as tellingly have read "New poll puts Fianna Fail/Fine Gael five points ahead of Sinn Féin". Throw in the Greens and the gap extends to an impressive 10 points. Perception is everything! – Yours, etc,

MARTIN SWEENEY,

Phibsboro,

Dublin 7.