Letters to the Editor, January 25th: On a temporary Dáil truce, and Storm Éowyn

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

61% : Ireland is a rich country - or so they keep telling us - and we owe almost all of our current prosperity to our membership of the EU.
59% : And if we are - especially at a time when the mood of America under Donald Trump has shifted in favour of isolationism - then it is clear that we must play our part in its defences.
50% : Those who understand the impact of anti-social behaviour are better placed to tackle it than those who protect and defend the establishment, very often against the needs and interests of the law-abiding citizens.
48% : When families in underfunded schools are fighting for basic resources, such as food for their children, how can we justify State subsidies that, in some cases, are underwriting alpaca projects? -
40% : Government formation has taken over two months post-election and is already enmeshed in the consequences of a tawdry deal while the Opposition has seemed more concerned with disruption and point-scoring rather than orderly conduct.
40% : Yours, etc, Sir, - Further to "The Irish Times view on Trump's pardons: undermining the rule of law" (January 24th), how can the rule of law be undermined when President Trump is clearly exercising his executive pardon powers under the law?
35% : All we have is an Army that we traditionally put at the disposal of the UN, unless and until we feel it is getting in harm's way.
23% : Scientists tell us we're facing planetary catastrophe if we continue to burn fossil fuels, and people elect Donald Trump, who promises to "Drill, baby, drill!"
18% : - Yours, etc, Sir - Consequent to "New Taoiseach pledging a diplomatic trade offensive with Trump's America" (News, January 24th), one would be forgiven for assuming President Trump will be washing his hair on March 17th.
17% : Sir, - The claim by Bobby McDonagh that Donald Trump "poses a real threat to most of the values that matter to this country" is delusional (Opinion & Analysis, January 23rd).

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