Sir, - Perhaps RTE is entitled to a little "corporate arrogance' when one considers the diversity and quality of its programming (Dermot Hanrahan February 2nd) is one to speak. As head of a radio station that emits a constant stream of pap he is hardly well-placed to comment. What Mr Hanrahan should try to understand is that a never-ending diet of trivial pop music coupled with sometimes vulgar presenters does not provide a credible alternative. Radio stations like his FM104 are major contributors to the current "dumbing down" in our society. Happy 75th, RTE. - Yours, etc.
Michael O'Keeffe, La Touche Park, Greystones, Co Wicklow.