Giving ATM theft the brush

Madam, – In light of the recent spate of ATM robberies, I would like to offer a rather cunning but simple solution.

Madam, – In light of the recent spate of ATM robberies, I would like to offer a rather cunning but simple solution.

Strategically place one small tin of paint – well stirred, lid off – in the ATM. Total cost per ATM €4 approximately. When the ATM is unceremoniously dislodged and tumbles out, the tin of paint will spill over, destroying the cash, rendering it unusable.

This will save the bank millions and discourage this type of theft. It will also bring a new meaning to the term, show us the colour of your money. I am not going to patent this revolutionary idea considering the pressure on our financial institutions. They can have this one at no charge. – Yours, etc,

JOHN KAVANAGH,

Chapel Hill,

Shillelagh, Co Wicklow.