Dear Reader, – The refreshing re-establishment of Anglo-Irish relations is heartening. As per your front cover shot (Carl Court, July 18th) taken from the Chequers summit, it appears to be on a sound footing. The observation that both leaders comfortably commiserate over their pints is indeed promising. – Kind regards, Ted O’Keeffe, Dublin 6.
Dear Reader, – Have we not shifted beyond the unnecessary representation of Irishness via beer in external affairs? Presupposing the photo-call was orchestrated by our British counterparts, it is my belief that the Irish party should have demurely turned down this passé tool. – Kind regards, Kevin Lalor, Caragh, Co Kildare.
Dear Reader, – I trust the Taoiseach communicated to Keir Starmer that if he hopes to attend the England match in September, he should also secure tickets for the subsequent runs against Greece and Finland. – Kind regards, Gerry Grimes, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14.