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Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:55 AM ET

Independent.ie - Opinion

Brianna Parkins: What's the secret to being taken seriously the first time by doctors? Is it wearing a suit? Having a strong handshake? Maybe I'll know after my overdue surgery...

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Millie Cooke: Could the UK rejoin the EU and, if so, how would it work?

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The Irish Independent's View: President Catherine Connolly's honesty on migration and housing is welcome

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Accounting for the birds: Salary list for RTÉ stars wrong for eight years straight

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David W Higgins: The lesson from Italy that Ireland can't afford to ignore about the UK

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Gavan Reilly: Questionable world of political betting as $115m placed on Frances Fitzgerald in Áras election – and she wasn't even a candidate

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Ksenia Samotiy: Harry Potter and the prisoners of Putin – how a Ukrainian POW kept hope alive in captivity

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Max Boot: Donald Trump has no good options when it comes to 'finishing the job' in Iran

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Letters: Micheál Martin's Famine tribute rings hollow amid Government's inaction on Gaza

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John Bolton: Donald Trump turns Taiwan into a 'negotiating chip' and sends worrying message to all allies

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Jenny Maguire: AI is rapidly removing humanity from centre of politics and society

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Tanya Sweeney: I've had to ask my thirtysomething niece to give me an Instagram tutorial – a genuine low point

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Fionnán Sheahan: Gangster to kingmaker, Gerry Hutch helps give Coalition a least-worst option

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The Irish Independent's View: Fianna Fáil's 100-year contribution has certainly been considerable

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Letters: RTÉ's use of taxpayers' money isn't a good look during cost-of-living crisis

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Shane Ross: RTÉ's culture of omerta about its stars' pay remains intact

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Brenda Power: Forget Eurovision — when it comes to a crazed obsession with Israel, Ireland always scores douze points

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Declan Lynch: Fianna Fáil gene pool is at risk of mutating — and we should be worried

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Iran's regime is confident of victory, so is Donald Trump – both may be overplaying their hand

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Colin Murphy: Treating politics as psychodrama is proving disastrous for Britain

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Caitriona Perry: Is Trump on the way up or down? China trip keeps us guessing

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