Refunding the water charges

Sir, – In paying all or most of their domestic water charges, homeowners showed a sterling level of civic awareness. I hope they will exercise similar magnanimity when it comes to deciding what they do with the refunds. – Yours, etc,

MICHAEL CULLEN,

Sandycove, Co Dublin.

Sir, – You have published several letters suggesting that water charges refunds could be diverted to worthy causes such as a social housing bond (September 8th). I will happily waive my refund when I am assured that those who claimed to be able to afford water charges but refused to pay them will also be contributing to such a bond. – Yours, etc,

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ROBERT CARROLL,

Dublin 6W.

A chara, – Who will be the first person to burn their water charges refund cheque live on social media in protest at getting their money back? – Is mise,

LOMAN Ó LOINGSIGH,

Dublin 24.