Madam, - Prior to the publication of Thursday's front-page photograph, the term "a loose canon in the Cabinet" would have been used purely in the metaphorical sense. - Yours, etc,
BERNARD ROCHE, Arconagh, Naas, Co Kildare.
Madam, - Though some people may criticise Mr O'Dea over his photograph in Thursday's edition, it is nice to see a Government Minister taking a hands-on approach to his job. - Yours, etc,
TOM SHEPPARD, Foxes Grove, Shankill, Co Dublin.
READ MORE
A chara, - In Thursday's front-page picture, I could see Minister of Defence Willie O'Dea pointing one gun at the camera. Any chance there is a picture of him pointing a second gun at his foot? - Is mise,
G. BARBER, Sundrive Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12.