Assessing Angela Merkel

Sir, – It is interesting that Angela Merkel was lauded but alas referred to as a "childless chancellor" (Derek Scally, "Merkel method will be missed on world stage", Opinion & Analysis, September 4th).

Would a childless man suffer the same stigma? – Yours, etc,

ANN MARIE

McMAHON,

Powering ahead

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Scheduling of All-Ireland final replay

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Schools and restricted days for pupils

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Criminalising the purchase of sex

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Sandymount,

Dublin 4.