A biology lecturer scorned

Madam, – I read Ann Marie Hourihane’s article (Opinion, February 15th) with disbelief

Madam, – I read Ann Marie Hourihane’s article (Opinion, February 15th) with disbelief. Did she suggest that Amy Bishop, who allegedly killed three people in cold blood, was justified in doing so because she was about to lose her job?

Many people in Ireland today are under severe pressure; Ms Hourihane’s article is irresponsible, and insulting to those who soldier on and take the hits, and go home to care for their families. Should we buy guns instead? – Yours, etc,

SEAN MALONE,

Avondale Lawn,

Blackrock,

Co Dublin.