A matter of opinion

Sir, – As I perused the opinion page on The Irish Times website on Wednesday (May 15th), I found it more than a little amusing that Kathy Sheridan’s piece regarding the proliferation of conspiracy theories was located directly above John McManus’s headline telling us “Don’t believe the Government spin”. – Is mise,

SEAN MOONEY,

Dublin 5.

Sir, – Regarding Finn McRedmond’s “Bambie Thug should not have been making statements on Ireland’s behalf” (Opinion & Analysis, May 16th), I am always amused when opinion columnists complain about other people expressing an opinion. – Yours, etc,

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Baile an Bhóthair,

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