Sir, – I would like to support Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar’s backing of Olivia Mitchell TD. (Front page, April 23rd). I have known Ms Mitchell for over 25 years and know her to be an honourable and hardworking person for her constituents in Dublin South.
What happened 20 years ago is regrettable but the old adage “If we knew then what we know now” must apply. The money was never solicited.
I know the whole experience has been a humiliating embarrassment for her. I wish her nothing but the best and hope the whole event will pass over as soon as possible and allow her to get on with her life. – Yours, etc,