Vote of confidence

Madam, – With votes of confidence towards the leadership of our two “main parties” this week, when will the people of Ireland…

Madam, – With votes of confidence towards the leadership of our two “main parties” this week, when will the people of Ireland get the chance to give their vote of confidence?

I for one have lost confidence in Irish politics and politicians. – Yours, etc,

DARRAGH DOYLE,

Pimlico, Dublin 8.

Madam, – It was no surprise to learn that Brian Cowen has the confidence of the Government he leads. At what point will he realise that what he really needs is the confidence of the people he represents? – Yours, etc,

GERRY O’NEILL,

Richardson Street,

Brooklyn,

New York, US.