SO, this is Ireland.

DEAR Phil, I was going to write about the Mahon Tribunal this week, but your need is more urgent (I know you’ve never asked for my advice, but you’re going to get it anyway — mainly because I agree with what you’re trying to do).

THE future looks bleak in Ireland for people with an intellectual disability.

SHOULD that infamous tweet have been used on the Frontline programme at the end of the presidential debate? No, not without its origin being checked first.

WELL, are we going to vote for it or not?

DEAR Terry, I have to say I loved your piece in yesterday’s paper.

ARE you familiar with the term “financial distress”?

LISTEN, I’ve no intention of being unfaithful, and I certainly won’t forget the loved ones in my life today.

WHY would the news of an imminent Central Bank forecast fill a reasonably sane man with foreboding?

YOU have no idea how lucky you are.