It seemed a cheap pop at people who are willing to get up off their backsides and make a better life for their families.

What about office, shop or council workers, who finish at 5pm only to be found working in a bar by 7pm? Is there a difference? I think not.

I would be interested to know how many Tele staff have a second job.

The article mentioned the fire retained duty system where people who have normal jobs in our rural communities are called upon to be fire fighters at a moment’s notice. Should having two jobs be stopped, then there would be no rural fire cover as their second job is the fire service.

I am one of those emergency workers who has had the audacity to seek a second job to improve my living standards and provide a university education for my children.

I pay taxes on both jobs and work within time regulations. First and foremost I am an emergency service worker. My other job never interferes with my duty system.

I have an impeccable sickness absence record, and perform all my duties to the highest standards.

This article seems a cheap attack on those who choose to better themselves.

It is a sad state of affairs when someone gets a second job then makes headline news. — Emergency Worker.

I cannot believe full-time firefighters and police officers are given permission to work during their time off. They are undercutting those who work full-time in the professions in which they supplement their incomes.

People who garden, sell blinds, etc., will not be able to compete with the prices offered by emergency services workers.

Meanwhile, who has not noticed the increased levels of crime? You just have to read through the pages of the Telegraph.

Perhaps I might have better luck obtaining a gardener if I dial 999 rather than getting a police officer. — Mrs. P. H.

It’s nice to see someone trying to lift the spirit of the community. — Rooneydav.

[Do you know of any brightly lit houses in your area? Take a picture or drop us a line to tell us about it.]

Was this a worthwhile trip?

Also did Councillor Gordon who recently resigned from the chair of the forum authorise this trip? — Itsasecret.

[Jim Milne, Dundee Anti-Poverty Forum project leader, said, “The Scottish delegation who attended the General Assembly were representatives from the Poverty Alliance.

“The European Volunteer Centre General Assembly was a three-day conference that took place in Budapest, which discussed how volunteers help to ensure equal opportunities of disadvantaged groups of society and how people from disadvantaged groups can be better involved in volunteering.”]

This would appear to be the same as a car park and keep them immune from prosecution.

Also the police should have an email address for reporting crimes as the phones seem to be perpetually engaged. — Craigie.

The rest of us have to pay for items like this off our wages and salaries, most of which are considerably less.

There is little chance of us ever abolishing the parliament at Holyrood when there are so many freebies. These people have never had it so good. — Non-Voter.

This helps prove that all religions are a form of brainwashing and as relevant as the Tooth Fairy. — Upset Reader.

Having worked there for over six years I was so grateful to receive my Christmas bonus of a book of money-off vouchers to be used in Tesco with a value of up to £20, depending on how much money I spend in the store. Not only do I get £2 off when I spend £10 (maybe I can buy some coal) I am also adding to the multi-billion pound profits the company makes and can look forward to next year’s bumper bonus. — Feeling Sarcastic, Dundee.

After all, it is his party that ditched policy and principle to remain in bed with Labour — both nationally and at local level. — Neil MacLeod, Carnoustie.

Cats also get blamed for ripping open bin bags when in fact birds are the true culprits.

Cats are naturally solitary animals, unlike dogs, which tend to gather when not under control.

With the amount of household rubbish on the increase and less frequent bin collections, I am reassured that our domestic cats are there to deal with the potential vermin problem.

Regarding the noise of cats fighting (or mating), it’s fair to say this can happen occasionally but this does not mean owners do not look after them properly. — Andy.

For all the years I’ve been in my house, I’ve heard cats howling twice, while dogs bark morning, noon and night.

Also cats are far less dangerous than dogs. — Eyes Down.

I just received it after my last one was stolen and set alight. — Angry.