Sir, – The excellent article by Dáithi O'Ceallaigh and Paul Gillespie ("Time to prepare for a UK exit from EU?", Opinion & Analysis, March 25th) highlights a very important topic for all interested Irish citizens to consider. Isn't it about time we had a mature conversation about who our friends and supporters are – cultural, philosophical, economic, sporting, etc? Any objective analysis of Ireland's place in the world over the past decade would clearly point to Britain as a highly valued partner and true neighbour, in sharp contrast perhaps, to our experiences with many of our continental EU partners. – Yours, etc,
GEORGE BENNETT,
Blackrock,
Co Dublin.