To have and have not

A chara, - K Cleary (August 10th) suggests that a portion of European lottery funds should be donated to African aid agencies…

A chara, - K Cleary (August 10th) suggests that a portion of European lottery funds should be donated to African aid agencies. While this is a commendable idea, I offer a different one.

Perhaps, instead of spending upwards of €4 per week, lotto players could set up a standing order to the account of a charity of their choice. That way, it's not a portion of their money, it is all of it. - Is mise,

COLM DOYLE, Rathgar, Dublin 6.