Sir, - The number of ghostly sightings on windy days should be reduced by the introduction of charges for plastic carrier bags early next year. But simply introducing a charge will not solve the problem; incentives are essential. A free toy or treat might prove just the solution to encourage children to badger parents into bringing bags when shopping.
"Bag-a-treat" could become the campaign cry with huge educational and promotional potential. Without some creative thinking we could make a complete bags of the situation. - Yours, etc.,
A.J. Cotter, Prosperity Square, Cork.