Arson attacks

Law and order

Sir, – Public representatives are rushing to condemn the arson attack on a premises in Ringsend, Dublin, which was being redeveloped into homes.

The Dublin Homeless Executive is being criticised for not informing locals on the intended use (“Homelessness chief defends communication strategy amid criticism following Ringsend arson attack”, News, January 3rd). Isn’t it time we stop blaming the victims of crime? – Yours, etc,

CONOR MAGUIRE,

Dublin 18.

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Sir, – I’m planning to be away from my home for a couple of days.

Should I inform my local councillors or try to engage with the far right so that my house is still there when I get back?

Just in case a rumour started. – Yours, etc,

RORY J WHELAN,

Drogheda,

Co Meath.