Sir, – I continue to be amazed at the President's forays into policy matters. He recently made reference to debates that took place in Dáil Éireann on the subject of Nama and housing while he was a TD. Now he is taking sideswipes at "those who advocate acquiescent fortitude" as we take the "road to recovery" and goes on to to meddle in pre-budget submissions ("Irish society should draw up 'new ethical principles', says President", September 22nd).
I am inclined to think that he is making a veiled (or maybe not so veiled) reference to the Government of the day and this is surely beyond his remit. Our media outlets appear reluctant to make any criticism of him, and we should surely know what happens when we put any person or institution on a pedestal. – Yours, etc,
MARGARET LEE,
Ahane,
Newport,
Co Tipperary.