Sir, – I feel so sorry for Gerry Adams (December 23rd). Ever since Joan Burton asked him some embarrassingly personal questions he seems to have taken umbrage at the Ceann Comhairle's lack of support. He could put a stop to this nonsense by choosing to answer questions without breaking into questions of his own – a tiresome stunt which doesn't fool anyone, inside or outside the Dáil. – Yours, etc,
NIALL GINTY,
Killester,
Dublin 5.
Sir, – Gerry Adams and Sinn Fein seem to have a problem with the behaviour of the Ceann Comhairle on procedural issues. There are procedural issues within any democratic parliament, and you change them or abide by them. Mr Adams should not come come crying to The Irish Times every time someone runs away with the ball. – Yours, etc,
THOMAS J CLARKE,
Dublin 13.