Madam, - It is indicative of the lack of respect that the two newer socialist parties (Greens and Sinn Féin) have for Dáil Éireann that they continue to enter the chamber without standard items of apparel, namely collared shirts and ties.
Ciaran Cuffe, TD, for example, cocks a snook at the Dáil by wearing T-shirts in the chamber.What next? Tracksuits? - Yours, etc.,
PATRICK McMAHON, Northumberland Road, Dublin 4.