Sir, – Please help us not to be subjected to photos of the US president Joe Biden in pubs, breweries or distilleries on his visit here.
Alcohol brands get enough free publicity. We’re inundated with endless studies on alcohol consumption and reports that seem to go nowhere. It’s time for real action and breaking this “tradition” would be a great start in implementing change.
Please don’t allow the visit to become alcohol soaked as seems to be usual with visiting dignitaries. – Yours, etc,
GERRY HICKEY,
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Sir, – I love the occasional pint of Guinness (with a little dropeen of blackcurrant) but why are we hoping, praying, surmising that US president Joe Biden will at least “take a gulp”? The man has clearly said he is a non-drinker.
Let’s show the world that Ireland has grown up and can welcome and celebrate the arrival of a guest with a mug of tea, a glass of locally made refreshing lemonade or a decent coffee.
You’ll have a cup of tea, president, g’wan, g’wan, g’wan! – Yours, etc,
MAIREAD MURPHY,
Dunboyne,
Meath.