Sir, – "Retailers support call to bring back 'Christmas bonus' payment: NGOs and TDs say it would boost economy and alleviate poverty at Christmas", (Kitty Holland, Social Affairs, December 5th). Bah, humbug! Let them away with that and the next thing they'll think the economy is supposed to alleviate poverty all year round. – Yours, etc,
DAMIEN FLINTER,
Castleview Estate,
Headford, Co Galway.