Madam, - Why has Minister Noel Dempsey not publicly welcomed and celebrated the latest CSO figures which show that Ireland comes second in literacy level achievement in Europe?
Why has he not welcomed and celebrated with students, teachers and parents the holistic atmosphere in our schools as evidenced in the carol singing, religious services, Christmas plays, concerns and fundraising organised for St Vincent De Paul, Trócaire, the homeless and a myriad of other good causes which have been supported by the whole school community?
I would like to wish Mr Dempsey a speedy recovery from his recent bilious bout when he seemed to be doing his utmost to demoralise rather than to uplift those who have been entrusted to his responsibility. Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí. - Yours, etc.,
BERNADINE O'SULLIVAN, Fortfield Road, Terenure, Dublin 6w.