Sir, – A large harumph, but a respectful one, to Dr Colum Kenny's view that emigrants (like me) should have a vote in Irish elections ("Why the Irish abroad should be given a vote in our general elections", Opinion & Analysis, October 3rd).
This is representation without taxation. Ireland educated me and I sell my services to Australians and pay my taxes in that country. Ireland owes me nothing.
Why should I get the chance to influence the governance of those who stayed and are committed? Absentee landlordism of a sort! – Yours, etc,
CLAYTON JONES,
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Bendigo, Victoria,
Australia.