Sir, – It gives me such pride to be Irish witnessing our Naval Service’s recent rescue operations in the Mediterranean. As a civilian if gives me great hope in humanity to see our Defence Forces carrying out such courageous acts of bravery in such difficult circumstances. They are great ambassadors for our small country. I would hope our Government sees fit to bestow awards on these brave men and women. – Yours, etc,
PÁDRAIG POWER,
Limerick.