Sir, - An article last Wednesday, stating that I had criticised Pat Kenny's Walk To Work initiative for its "flawed perspective", mispresented my comments.
The AA's view is that any measure which eases traffic congestion is to be welcomed. AA Roadwatch actively supported the scheme. Indeed, our development officer, Lorraine Keane, confirmed on air that the Walk to Work day had a noticeable effect on traffic in Dublin, Cork and Limerick. We salute the Today with Pal Kenny Show team for its initiative.
My comment about a "flawed perspective" was made in the much broader context of the generality of traffic problems in Dublin. I said it was not fair to blame this entirely on the motorists, many of whom drive because of the absence of a public transport alternative. - Yours, etc.
Public affairs manager,
AA Ireland,
Blackrock, Co Dublin.