Bibles in polling stations

Sir, – A news piece in The Irish Times online edition ("Why are there bibles in polling stations?", May 22nd) reported that many voters in the marriage referendum wondered why bibles are placed in polling stations. Might the answer be related to the fact that 90 per cent of the Irish population are Christians? – Yours, etc,

WILLIAM REVILLE,

Cork.

Sir, – The presence of bibles in polling stations is a relic of a bygone age. – Yours, etc,

CATHERINE MOLLOY,

Galway.