10 METRO Thursday, October 22, 2009 D Shes a big un: The 148,528-tonne Queen Mary 2, the largest ocean liner in the world, arrived in Cobh, Co Cork, yesterday as part of its fifth birthday celebrations Picture: Provision The Big Picture Supply and demand Rules: Everyone must obey I understand the anger at airlines increasing their ticket prices, but I dont see anything wrong with it. Ticket prices are always higher for holidays and, the truth be told, flying to a sporting event is entertainment, not a matter of life and death. As such, it is supply and demand at play. I would fear a more communist- style legislation aimed at capping ticket prices. A free market is the reason we have cheap air fares. If we start messing with it, everyone will pay. Also, before Ryanair, youd have been happy to only pay 150. We are spoiled! Rafal To all the fans who are complaining about Aer Lingus and Ryanair fares for the Ireland-France play-off match next month, why dont you take a flight to London and then take the Eurostar train to Paris? You would end up in Paris city centre and you would only need to take the Metro to go to the stadium! The Parisian Dub Tadhg Kennelly is a disgrace to Kerry football and all it stands for, pure and simple. His shoulder charge on Nicholas Murphy was so blatant a blind man on a galloping horse would have seen it! Who does he think hes trying to kid with his crap excuses? Heres hoping the GAA get it right this time and ban him for six months. Send him back to Oz, where that type of sportsmanship is acceptable. Rafas Jaffa Cake Meatball, just because you are on the dole, it doesnt make you a leech on public finances. I am sick and tired of this stupid Irish mentality that sees obtaining money that from a fund you have legitimately contributed towards as leeching. Dublins best-read letters page Metro Mail E-mail letters to mail@metroireland.ie with a name. Or text us. Text MAIL followed by comment and name to 53131. *Texts cost 30cent per message + standard network charges. SP. Oxygen8 Communications, Hospitality House, Cumberland Street South, D2. Customer service number 0818286606 talk to us Believe: Im sick of people giving out about how bad the Irish soccer team is and how this is the end of a dream we never really had. Fair play to you A Believer, its good to hear from more positive people. I bet that positive outlook has served you well in life! Mick M Shocker: Tadhg Kennelly admits to intentionally almost breaking a Cork lads jaw in the All-Ireland final, something that was quite obvious at the time. Imagine the uproar if a Dub or an Ulster player had delivered that cowardly blow, instead of one of the Golden Boys, and not even a yellow card shown! Mark, Wicklow Jealous: Pat, secondary school teachers, like most people on a salary, get paid over a 12-month period, regardless of what months are worked or what salary theyre on. For instance, one could arguably work one month of the year and still be paid a salary over 12 months! I think youre just jealous, Pat. In fact, Ill think of you next time Im taking a three-month holiday! Adam S Prices: Fergus M, it is the FAI and IRFU who set the ticket prices for their respective matches in Croke Park. Brendan, Skerries In Brief I never see this mentality used for people claiming back money in other areas like pensions and tax rebates; ie, their entitlements. So why the derogatory comments when it comes to the dole? Maybe you are doing your own type of discriminating, eh? Annoyed & Employed To all road users, I ride a bike and actually do obey the rules of the road no really, I do. However, there are a large number of people on our roads who do not. Ive roared at cyclists who break red lights, cutting me off when I have the right of way. Ive also collided with pedestrians who step into my path without looking sore for them as Im a big, solid lad. And as for motorists, buses and taxi drivers, I am kitted out in enough neon to be seen from space and Ive enough blinking lights to be a mobile disco so please, be aware of me and dont kill me! If everyone actually obeys the rules of the road, well all arrive at our destination chilled and, more importantly, in one piece! Syd Sendusyour txt Tickets to Irelands World Cup play-offs against France at home will be between 50 and 70. FAI Spokesman Has anyone seen my sister? Blonde, 25 years old. Last seen a week ago leaving the Maynooth train with a guy in a grey pinstripe suit. Were getting worried... Sibling Whats the story with that couple finding commuter love? I NEED closure! Redhead An alternative to Aer Lingus or Ryanair get the ferry to France! Jm, D8 Disgruntled Pedestrian, the other morning, 12 pedestrians crossed the road on a red light, nearly walking into a cyclist. One of them was a mother with young girl. Maybe pedestrians should learn the rules of the road too? Niner As I travel on the Luas, Ive noticed some firms are putting humorous names on the sides of their vans. Two of the best are Poultry in motion (chicken supplier) and Dennis the Dasher (house dashing). Seen any more? Teresa txt MAIL to 53131* index.html2.html3.html4.html5.html6.html7.html8.html9.html10.html11.html12.html13.html14.html15.html16.html17.html18.html19.html20.html21.html22.html23.html24.html25.html26.html27.html