Madam, - I am curious why An Taoiseach believes that an electoral system based on "stupid aul' pencils" is inadequate (The Irish Times, October 18th). I am not aware of an electoral result having been overturned because of the writing instrument used to cast votes.
Is this an indication that the Government is searching for a problem to fit a solution, rather than a solution to fit a problem? - Yours etc.,
GARRETH McDAID Drumleague, Co Leitrim.