Sir, – Gerard Howlin’s column “Two weeks from the budget, there is only chaos” (Opinion & Analysis, September 13th) hits the head on the nail as regards the Government’s leaking of possible budget giveaways .
His comment that “Political kites now outnumber seagulls above Government Buildings” could not be more accurate! – Yours, etc,
TADHG McCARTHY,
Bray,
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Co Wicklow.
Sir, – Our politicians are having their annual think-ins this week and with scant regard for the environment have all marched into the woods and stripped bare all the magic money trees. The golden goose is looking nervous. – Yours, etc,
RORY E MacFLYNN,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin.
Sir, – You may have to preface your budget news items with “Spoiler alert”. – Yours, etc,
ANNE BOLAND,
Dublin 8.