A QUESTION for Mary Harney: how many 50 cent prescription charges will it take to pay for a Government jet to Las Vegas?

MARY HAWKES, Bantry, Co. Cork.

THE astoundingly absurd footwear of Victoria Beckham should be a wake-up call to all followers of fashion - but it won't be. My favourite item was the E3,635 heel-less PVC boots. Will someone not give the poor thing a pair of flat shoes and a place to put her feet up!

JOSEPH HANNIGAN, Co. Waterford.

AS IF Christmas wasn't going to be bad enough with thousands out of work, now it seems half the country is being washed away. And of course, once again, no one is helping.

MR T. McCLUSKEY, Dublin.

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