Funding National Museum of Ireland

Sir, – I am sure all Irish people who love and live their heritage will fervently hope that when the president of Ethiopia visits Ireland the National Museum will still be open (“President Higgins visits National Museum of Ethiopia”, November 3rd).

This sad story of wanton indifference reflects badly on our Government! – Yours, etc,

GEORGE CUNNINGHAM,

Roscrea,

Co Tipperary.