SubscribeSubscriber OnlyLettersBig difference between a decision being made by the State firm and one arrived at for themThe Irish Times - Letters to the Editor. Wed Jul 22 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READSir – There have been calls from letter writers for heads to roll in Irish Rail. There is a rush to judgment here and people need to get their facts right.There is a world of difference between a decision being made by Irish Rail and a decision being made for them. – Yours, etc, DANIEL SMITH,Blackrock, READ MOREI had to retire early and I’m now paying €336 per month in tax. Can I challenge this? A nostalgic sunny weekend in Dublin could have you thinking about what you missIreland will remain dependent on gas unless we embrace nuclearDarragh Ó Sé: In this All-Ireland final, it’s hard to see anything other than a Kerry winCo Dublin.IN THIS SECTIONE-scooters and serious injuries It pays to know your onionsThe heartening manner of Keir Starmer’s leavingNew €3 customs charge a blunt levyA vital and timely recommendation MOST READCase of former Ireland rugby international accused of stealing perfume from Brown Thomas is adjournedMadeleine McCann’s brother Sean to swim for Scotland at Commonwealth GamesMan (30s) to appear in court charged in connection with Tramore church incidentMary Lou McDonald says Irish unity talks with Simon Harris ‘extremely constructive’Why has a clip of David Clifford, viewed over 38 million times, gone around the world?LATEST STORIESElaine Byrne: ‘Doctors have to listen behind the words people are saying. Art can be like that’Google operations add €10bn to Irish economy, research findsTemperatures to hit 24 degrees on Wednesday but some light rain to fall in spotsThe Music Quiz: Which US state completes the title of Charlie XCX’s song, Magic Metal [blank]?‘Super passport’ would drive growth for Irish companies, study finds