Sir, - The Dean of St Patrick's Cathedral, the Very Rev Robert MacCarthy, deserves the gratitude of Christians of every persuasion for his principled refusal to give scandal by attending a reception the invitations to which were issued in the name of An Taoiseach and Ms Larkin. As a Catholic, I am deeply appreciative of the Christian leadership which the Church of Ireland Dean has displayed in this matter. - Yours, etc.,
Gerard Casey, Ballinclea Heights, Killiney, Co Dublin.