A chara, – Ireland has the lowest density of population in the EU. The latest census figures show about 150,000 premises are empty. Ireland is not full. – Is mise le meas,
SEÁN BROSNAN,
Co Kerry.
Sir, – There may be room at the inn, but you’re out of luck if you need a medical appointment, a trolly in A&E, or therapy for special needs children. Are our politicians waiting for Santa to deliver? Beware, the Greens may have blocked the chimney. – Yours, etc,
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