Sir, - I commend your Editorial of December 11th and the article by Aidan Dunne, who focuses clearly on the positive reasons why Dr Brian Kennedy is one of the best potential Irish directors of a national heritage institution.
When the dust settles on the IMMA crisis, it will be deeply regretted how this outstanding candidate for director of one of our most important art museums was lost.
In the right circumstances, it may yet be just possible to attract Brian Kennedy back to an appointment his talents deserve and IMMA requires to maintain and enhance its world status. - Yours, etc.,
Patrick Long, Leinster Historical and Heritage Services, Woodbrook Park, Templeogue, Dublin 16.