Sir, - Paraic O'Donnell (November 20th) makes a number of points about how we speak English in Ireland. Firstly, he believes dat an inability to pronounce de "th" sound is part of what we are. Secondly, he wants greater diversity of pronouciation on de national airwaves.
He is also worried dat RT╔ might resort to speech coaching and about de link dat dis has with notions of gentility. In relation to dis turd point, dere was me tinking it was concerned with de simple matter of clarity. - Yours, etc.,
T.C.F. Doorley, Rushbrooke, Co Cork.