NO FADA IN FINE GAEL

Sir, - Why does Michael Noonan, leader of Fine Gael, persist in mispronouncing the name of his party? As a competent and fluent Irish speaker he should know and use the correct pronunciation of "Fine" - i.e., without any "síneadh fada". - Yours, etc.,

SÉAMAS Ó RUAIRC,

Booterstown Avenue,

Blackrock,

Co Dublin.