Sir, - My attention was caught by the heading, "Taoiseach unveils plaque to 1798 lawyers" (The Irish Times, December 21st).
I immediately thought that, given the number involved, it must have something to do with Army "deafness".
However, as I read further, I realised that it could not be, as the Taoiseach said that "they chose to put principle before profit, and the general good above their private gain."
O tempora, O mores! - Yours, etc., Dermot Treacy,
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