Madam, - I notice, from reports by the BBC, Sky and the Guardian, that the UK's recent change in licensing laws has led to a drop in drink-related crime on the streets.
I hope the Minister for Justice, local councils, the Garda and publicans have taken note and will soon realise that staggered closing times would help to curb binge-drinking and brawling, making Dublin and other cities nicer and safer places. - Yours, etc,
KAREN PUGH, Dunard Drive, Dublin 7.