Sir, - I think that the bullying attitude to the nurses of the Taoiseach and his two Ministers is not only unnecessary but unwise. We don't hear this tone of voice used with gardai, bus workers, or others. Could it be that dealing with mainly women brings on this tough-guy attitude. Well, it's a long road that has no turning; the nurses have a considerable number of votes, not to mention their families, and friends by the million. - Yours, etc.
Robert Ward, Ashton, Blessington, Co Wicklow.