http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/letters/ Latest from the online edition en-gb Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:02:48 +0000 Copyright (C) 2010 Clyde and Forth Press Ltd http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/feeds/ 75 http://www.clydeandforthmedia.co.uk/furniture/mc_logo_500x75.png http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/letters/ Dear sir - The discovery of a rare Neolithic ringfort has caused delays to the A26 Ballee Road East to M2 Ballymena bypass dualling scheme in Northern Ireland. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995437-neolithic-discoveries-likely-on-slane-route/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995437-neolithic-discoveries-likely-on-slane-route/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:59:26 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - It has recently been announced that Lismullen is to get a new national school. With the ever increasing population in the area, it was obvious that something needed to be done. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995438-lismullen-school-should-not-be-knocked/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/10/3995438-lismullen-school-should-not-be-knocked/ Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:58:09 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - The Irish Heart Foundation has launched a campaign to secure better services for the 10,000 people who have a stroke in this country each year. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/03/3995263-services-for-stroke-victims-needed/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/03/3995263-services-for-stroke-victims-needed/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:59:43 +0000 Opinion Dear Sir - During some sad incidents in the Navan area recently I witnessed the excellent work carried out by Meath River Rescue. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/03/3995265-tribute-to-meath-river-rescue/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/03/03/3995265-tribute-to-meath-river-rescue/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:58:44 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - At a recent cumann meeting the big freeze over the Christmas and New Year period was discussed. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995061-tribute-to-frontline-workers/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995061-tribute-to-frontline-workers/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:59:41 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - On behalf of the children at Kells Parochial National School, we would like to thank all those who gave so generously during our bag pack in Tesco, on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th February. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995062-thanks-for-supporting-kells-school/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/24/3995062-thanks-for-supporting-kells-school/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:58:46 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - Cllr Nick Killian, tells the people of Slane to ignore outsiders. Would this be one of the Meath councillors who failed to tell the people of Meath and of Ireland of the horrendous deal they were getting with the M3, which I assume will be another toll road the HGV will be avoiding causing more problems for the people in the villages of Meath. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994895-outside-views-should-have-been-heeded/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994895-outside-views-should-have-been-heeded/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:59:21 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I think it is a good thing that Navan A&E is closed to complex trauma cases, but the people should obviously be brought straight to the major hospitals in Dublin and not all the way to Drogheda where they are just going to be stabilised and transferred anyway if they are complex cases. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994896-question-of-hospital-jobs-versus-lives/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994896-question-of-hospital-jobs-versus-lives/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:57:25 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I write this letter with a saddened heart. It is a very sad day for the people of Navan and the county Meath. I have watched and listened to our 'great councillors 'and 'super TDs' who have sat and done nothing, and watched our hospital services disappear. Shame on you. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994897-broken-promises-on-navan-hospital/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/17/3994897-broken-promises-on-navan-hospital/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 16:55:30 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - About your article 'Save Newgrange 'campaign of misinformation' on Slane bypass condemned', published on Wednesday, 3rd February. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994671-hgv-ban-would-resolve-slane-problem/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994671-hgv-ban-would-resolve-slane-problem/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:59:30 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - Age Action, the older people's charity, is seeking the public's assistance to gauge the impact of the Fair Deal nursing home payment scheme since its introduction. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994672-views-sought-on-nursing-home-deal-/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994672-views-sought-on-nursing-home-deal-/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:58:06 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I am writing to highlight, once again, the lack of a pedestrian crossing at Scoil Naomh Eoin, Navan. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994674-safety-issues-at-navan-school/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/10/3994674-safety-issues-at-navan-school/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:57:27 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I would strongly advise the people of Slane to completely ignore any interference from Mr Salafia or his An Taisce cohorts regarding the planning of the by-pass for Slane village, as outlined in last week's Meath Chronicle. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/3994547-slane-should-ignore-outside-interference/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/02/03/3994547-slane-should-ignore-outside-interference/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:58:09 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - The recent alarmist and provocative media coverage of the proposed Slane bypass is disheartening, but not surprising. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/3994328-slane-bypass-about-saving-lives/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/27/3994328-slane-bypass-about-saving-lives/ Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:59:50 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I'd like to thank your readers who have so generously donated to our appeal to help those affected by the devastating earthquake in Haiti a week ago. During an emergency such as this, 100 per cent of money donated is spent on our response. And that response must be swift. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/3994127-trcaire-on-the-ground-in-earthquake-region/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/3994127-trcaire-on-the-ground-in-earthquake-region/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:59:24 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - Thanks to your readers' support GOAL has been able to mount a relief and rehabilitation effort in the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/3994128-agency-seeking-haiti-support/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/20/3994128-agency-seeking-haiti-support/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:58:33 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - In times of crisis we expect to see leadership. Whatever about tribunals, and blaming the global economy for our Irish recession, this Fianna Fail/Green Party government had a national issue to deal with, and totally missed the point, messing up the solution. There was no leadership. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/3993978-no-leadership-from-government/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/3993978-no-leadership-from-government/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:59:22 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - As a newly elected councillor to Meath Co Council, its unbelievable to see our communities throughout the county and indeed the country at a standstill over the past week. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/3993980-nobody-heeding-local-representatives/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/13/3993980-nobody-heeding-local-representatives/ Wed, 13 Jan 2010 16:58:42 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I would like to take this opportunity to thank readers of the Meath Chronicle for their generous support during the year. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/3993829-do-as-much-as-you-can-for-concern/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2010/01/06/3993829-do-as-much-as-you-can-for-concern/ Wed, 06 Jan 2010 16:59:25 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - Delusional, is this the only word to describe the people who met in Trim to defend the Ward Union Stag Hunt. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/3993733-hunt-supporters-delusional/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/3993733-hunt-supporters-delusional/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:50:13 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I write regarding the article in your most recent issue on the new traffic lights on the N2 at Primatestown/Coolfore. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/3993734-n2-traffic-lights-make-road-safer/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/30/3993734-n2-traffic-lights-make-road-safer/ Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:48:42 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - This past week, I accompanied a company in a visit to Ireland that has an interest in relocating here. During their due diligence, they also traveled to Malta and Costa Rica. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/23/3993682-derelict-kells-buildings-create-negative-impression/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/23/3993682-derelict-kells-buildings-create-negative-impression/ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:59:04 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I would be grateful if, through your pages you would permit me to express my thanks on behalf of Self Help Africa to all of our supporters in County Meath for the generous support and backing during 2009. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/23/3993683-self-help-africa-says-thanks-to-meath/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/23/3993683-self-help-africa-says-thanks-to-meath/ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 16:58:49 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - Meath's staghunting with hounds community have declared war. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/3993532-ward-union-hunts-campaign-charade/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/3993532-ward-union-hunts-campaign-charade/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:59:37 +0000 Opinion Dear sir - I note the comments by Cllr Peadar Tobin in relation to cross border shopping on the front page of last week's Meath Chronicle and I agree with him in relation to those remarks. http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/3993533-mystery-shoppers-blog/ http://www.meathchronicle.ie/opinion/roundup/articles/2009/12/16/3993533-mystery-shoppers-blog/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 16:58:42 +0000 Opinion