Madam, - I am irritated by the never-ending overt suggestions all over the Irish media that the new EU member-states are poor and need help.
The standard of living in the Czech Republic is higher than in Ireland.
We are joining the EU because we chose to, not because we are desperate. - Yours, etc.,
MICHAL BOLESLAV
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