Sir, - I have always recognised that, while the Irish have considerable physical courage, they are often lacking in moral courage. Now, with the reluctance of many to call the venality and evasiveness of Messrs Haughey and Lowry by its true name, I recognise that not merely do we not possess moral courage but we both dislike it and disrespect it. An ill omen, would you not say? - Yours, etc.,
Tallaght, Dublin 24.