Taoiseach's radio interview

Madam, – It appears that the captain of the LE Celtic Tiger Titanic was caught out on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland after the crew’s…

Madam, – It appears that the captain of the LE Celtic Tiger Titanicwas caught out on RTÉ's Morning Irelandafter the crew's think-in the night before.

As a mark of respect to all passengers aboard, perhaps the crew might appoint the first mate to take over the captain’s duties before we all abandon ship. – Yours, etc,

NICK CRAWFORD,

Newcastle,

Co Wicklow.

Madam, – Day after day, all I see from the Opposition is derogatory, useless, pathetic actions and comments. Mr Coveney today has just added to this with his cheap shot at An Taoiseach. When will the Opposition get it? – Yours, etc,

FERGUS McCARTHY.

Bay Street,

Toronto, Canada.

Madam, – It is time for another taboo in Irish journalism to fall. Sometimes the private realm is of public concern. There is a time and place for questioning how our leaders deport themselves in public. At this stage, it’s the very least the Irish electorate deserve. – Yours, etc,

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IAN KILROY,

Rathgar,

Dublin 6.

Madam, – Think-in? Drink-in.– Yours, etc,

KEVIN DEVITTE,

Westport,

Co Mayo.

Madam, – Given Brian Cowen’s propensity for mimicry, perhaps it might be a good idea if he began mimicking a statesman. – Yours, etc,

BILL HARTE,

Rathmines,

Dublin 6.