Sir, - I agreed with RTE's decision not to accede to a Turkish TV station's ransom demand for up to £3 million to broadcast the recent European soccer qualifier play-off. The demand might not have seemed so outrageous if the proceeds had been for those affected by the earthquakes.
Given that there was no diplomatic breakthrough by the Taoiseach to have the game televised, can I suggest that the funds RTE would have been willing to spend should now be sent to assist the efforts of those trying to alleviate some of the misery caused by the quakes. - Yours, etc.,
Owen Shanley, Killiney, Co Dublin.