Sir, – You report that Cork councillor Joe O’Callaghan (FG) wants to ban “any clothing that masks identity, on the grounds of public safety”, such as burkas, balaclavas and hoodies. (Home News, August 20th). Up here in Dublin those from whom we have most needed protection tend to wear suits. The councillor would not believe the trail of destruction they have left all across the county. I beg to warn him that members of this gang may also be lurking, incognito, in Cork. – Yours, etc,