Madam, - When asked about removing the duty on Laser, credit and ATM cards, the Minister for Finance, Mr Cowen, replied that card usage "suggests that the existence of a stamp duty does not discourage their use" (The Irish Times, November 27th).
Could the Minister tell us how else are we supposed to get our money out of our bank accounts? - Is mise,
EAMON MAC OIREACHTAIGH, Butterfield Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14.