Letter of the Day

This is preference dressed up as evidence

We’ve heard a lot about the threat it poses. Isn’t there a simple solution?

Pensioners are depending on an increase to afford food and heat

Remembering September 100 years ago, when events led to the creation of Ireland’s first national park

Saddening development goes against space treaty to which US was an original party

Sydney Sweeney ad objectifies women in sport who work hard to be acknowledged for what they have achieved

Modern LED systems can produce extremely high luminance from small light sources

The man mostly responsible for high fuel prices was spared the protests that blocked our roads in April

‘Sweethearts’ and ‘pets’

Rapid change has generated understandable concern

Women’s rights have been particularly affected while his record on climate change has been abysmal

Ironic that row over misogyny erupted in the week Croke Park hosted largest women’s sporting event in GAA’s history

Fine Gael Ministers need to get a new line

Proposed changes smack of an attempt to pander to populist agitation

All equal but some more equal than others?

We will pay for the proposed new schemes and get no utility from them

I see trucks driving at 100km/h and more on a very regular basis

Transformative investment would strengthen Ireland’s regional cities

We are at the point of societal breakdown as this crisis deepens

They are probably not uploading videos to TikTok but it is still illegal behaviour

Sudden braking in high-volume traffic is a huge cause of congestion

US leader’s foolish warmongering directly sparked dramatic increase in costs

Station amenities are a basic component of public dignity

Irish education policy converts urgency into process

Housing policy should put people who need homes ahead of those who simply want another investment

When a car slowed down beside me, grateful, I jumped in right away

Some might reasonably question whether a review is what is now required

Building more prison places will not fix a problem that starts with a shortage of psychiatric beds

Food’s environmental footprint can tell customers more than its provenance, letter writer argues

Tricolour was designed as an emblem of tolerance and inclusion

We felt like the odd ones out by prioritising conversation on a recent lunch outing

Women lose out on pension building when they are already earning less

The Community Return Scheme is laudable but its application seems questionable

Coming together in cross-community festival brings renewed hope for future

Regular real‑time audio updates are essential for passengers with additional needs

Small wonder so many women recognise something of their own lives in the tradwife story

Once friendly exchanges are now tetchy as demand has increased and queues form

Being able to step out of English, even for a moment, offers connection in a lonely world

Bank holiday weekend beach trips spoilt by roaming dogs

We must be pragmatic and move with the times