Sir, – It is interesting that Angela Merkel was lauded but alas referred to as a "childless chancellor" (Derek Scally, "Merkel method will be missed on world stage", Opinion & Analysis, September 4th).
Would a childless man suffer the same stigma? – Yours, etc,
ANN MARIE
McMAHON,
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Sandymount,
Dublin 4.