Sir, - So Bono and Sinead O'Connor are calling for "mercy" for Charlie, eh? Are these the same people who have been reaping the benefits of a massive tax-break on their earnings which was instituted by the same fella? Let them put their money where their mouths are. If they backdate their tax returns and pay the same rates as the rest of us poor PAYE sods did over the past 20 years, then I'll show mercy. - Yours, etc.,
Bob Strunz, Clonfadda, Killaloe, Co Clare.