The Irish Times - Letters to the Editor. Sat May 23 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READSir, – In response to Anne Boylan’s letter of May 21st, I do wonder how many parents and their children would prepare for the Eucharist at their own time and effort, instead of the process being facilitated on school time. If so many are enjoying Sunday family Mass, let them prepare for the Eucharist then, and let’s use the additional school time to educate children. – Yours, etc, ALAN PURCELL,Artane,Dublin 5.IN THIS SECTION