Sir, – The scrapping of the First Communion grant to poor families merely demonstrates the inability of Minister for Social Welfare Joan Burton and her Cabinet colleagues to recognise First Holy Communion as a cultural rite of passage alongside a religious celebration within the Catholic Church (Home News, April 11th). Is there nothing sacred for this Government?
Lo and behold! I fear they will soon be so desperate they will begin to impose savage cuts to the salaries, expenses and pensions of TDs and Senators! On second thoughts, they may just decide to tax First Communion children, as kittens are far easier to squeeze than fat cats. – Yours, etc,
DECLAN MORIARTY,
Clancy Road, Finglas,
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Dublin 11.