Sir, – In recent days I have been reminded that Irish hospitals still operate, in practice, as five-day institutions. In particular the poor opening hours compared with An Post, and the low level of interest rates paid on deposit accounts. Saving the written wordSir, – I am sorry to hear of the end of the postal delivery system in Denmark. The letters documented the development of post-war business relationships that developed into enduring friendships lasting into the 1980s when I took over. Three weeks ago, I even saw a bus reversing between parked cars back up the wrong road to rejoin their route.

Source: The Irish Times December 29, 2025 08:31 UTC