A chara - the reference to TnaG in Quidnunc (July 12th) was based on a barb which was mildly amusing, albeit inaccurate and begrudging when it first was widely circulated several months ago. It is heartening to know that, in these eco-conscious times, Quidnunc implements a recyclingh process for old jokes. However, the column's topicality would certainly benefit from a regular reading of your paper's own news pages in which the Irish Times's Media Correspondent and Irish Language Editor have been regularly providing informed, balanced and updated information on TnaG's development, on our innovative programming and on the continuing increase in audience reach and ratings - Is mise le meas, PADHRAIC O CIARDHA, Eagarthoir,
Forbairt agus Faisneis TnaG Co na Gaillimhe.