Madam, - I know Mr Cowen is under serious pressure, but let's hope he can see the wood from the trees in relation to Ryanair's bid for Aer Lingus. If allowed, not alone will Mr O'Leary control the vast majority of flights to/from Ireland, he will in effect control our entire aviation policy. Mr Cowen has been able to revise some of his recent mistakes but there will be no way to reverse this deal. Hopefully Mr Cowen will put the longer-term national interest ahead of some (questionable) short-term benefits. - Yours, etc,