Re your article Irish Examiner, July 9 ('No let-up in Defence Forces exodus, as 236 quit in five months'), I served in the Defence Forces from 1985 to 2017 (32 years). Other ranks personnel got the right to representation (PDForra) in 1990 and the 'contract soldier' was announced by 1994. We have no idea what effect the lack of housing in Ireland is having on an entire generation of children. The logical conclusion is that within a few years, another large area of Connemara will be covered with wind turbines. Let this beautiful, iconic Irish landscape be preserved for the millions who love it and for future generations to come.

Source: Irish Examiner July 10, 2021 10:41 UTC