Bats and longevity

Sir, – Great news!

I can now admonish people younger and prettier than I without fear of my age being referenced disparagingly ("Old bats give clues to living longer", News, June 11th).

Should I be referred to as an “old bat”, I will take it as a compliment! – Yours, etc,

MARY FOGARTY,

Water charges and excessive usage

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Brexit? Blame everybody else

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Churches and sexuality

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Children’s hospital and private rooms

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Balbriggan,

Co Dublin.