A chara, – Alan Shatter is concerned that paramilitary groups seek to usurp the name Óglaigh na hÉireann (Home News, December 17th). The misappropriation is facilitated by default.
How many times has Mr Shatter referred to the “Irish Defence Forces” as Óglaigh na hÉireann? How many times do Army personnel refer to themselves as members of Óglaigh na hÉireann?
The Minister could transform the situation by making the name Óglaigh na hÉireann as well-known as An Garda Síochána. – Is mise,
PEADAR Mac MAGHNAIS,
Bothar Bhinn Eadair,
Baile Atha Cliath 5.
