Be fair, please. Leo did make a good point

THE concern by the media in relation to criticisms by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at a meeting in New York recently displays its sensitivity when they themselves are under the spotlight. Some of the criticisms were somewhat close to the truth.

The media never seems to accept their shortcomings when they are confronted with their faults. They are given a privileged position whereby they can promote and develop the centre at the expense of the rest of the country. This should have been also addressed by the Taoiseach.

The disgraceful imbalance of the media in this country whereby they can influence the country on a daily basis but the country cannot talk back, only sit and absorb the Dublin propaganda which emanates from centralised press, radio and television. They can say what they like about our city but when it comes to their host city they refuse to countenance any criticisms.

The other issue the Taoiseach should have addressed is the issue of acquisitions of media outlets in this country by individuals and corporations.

The offices of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland and Competition and Consumer Protection Commission should be restructured to ensure democracy. LIAM Ó CONAIRE, Bruff, Co. Limerick. ...WHAT’S forgotten about the world of Leo is that the filling of his life bucket-list comes first whether it’s apologising for stuff none of us citizens are responsible for, to gliding down hallowed staircases and to ringing the bell at the NY Stock Exchange etc.

Denigrating the Irish media is just an added extra and it does not have to be factual as long as Mr Varadkar seizes the day and what he sees as the moment in his own head.

Usually, Leo believes that what he says overseas stays in foreign parts. Oh dear me, loose lips and all that. ROBERT SULLIVAN, Bantry, Co. Cork.