Sir, - In your report headed "Farley launches attack on Harney and IDA Ireland" (The Irish Times, September 17th) concerning a meeting between the Tanaiste, IDA Ireland and Fruit of the Loom, Mr Farley's spokesman is quoted as saying: "Mr Farley could not believe the fact that the Tanaiste opened the meeting on Sunday night by telling him that she was the minority partner in Government and that this was a very difficult issue for her."
I attended that meeting with the Tanaiste. I can confirm that at no stage was any reference made to the Tanaiste's party - the Progressive Democrats - or their status in the present Government. - Yours etc., Martin Territt,
Press and Information Officer,
Department of Enterprise,
Trade and Employment,
Kildare Street,
Dublin 2.