SubscribeSubscriber OnlyLettersReader will definitely be one when he describes this as ‘monetising’ his tasteThe Irish Times - Letters to the Editor. Tue Jul 14 2026 - 06:00 • 1 MIN READSir, – Having recommended a brand of hummus to three acquaintances and, their having bought some, a correspondent asks “Am I now an influencer?” (Letters, July 9th). In short, the answer is no. He’ll arguably be an influencer when he’s paid to tell people what he eats. He’ll definitely be one when he describes this as “monetising” his taste. – Yours, etc,Brian O’Brien,READ MORENew Zealand clash will be extra special for breakout Ireland star Sean JansenMajority of parents say back to school costs are a financial burden, survey showsMy dear Samuel, you would be turning 18 today...When it comes to public service media, how much is too much?Kinsale,Co CorkIN THIS SECTIONLet’s not forget lessons learned the hard way about environmental protection State must follow Norway’s example rather than repeat UK’s mistakesEnoch Burke needs to follow court orders like any other citizenIrish rugby could learn from Croke ParkSaluting the salutersMOST READLittle House on the Prairie makes for uneasy reading as an adultFiring of M&S worker after wife secretly copied staff discount card ruled unfairRemembering Sam Neill: The breadth of Omagh-born actor’s work was extraordinaryJamey Carney murder: Gardaí believe man arrested in Jordan is victim’s boyfriendIrish cancer patients paid up to €50,000 for unauthorised treatments advertised on social mediaLATEST STORIESIrish economy to grow at ‘steadier’ pace as global risks bite, says PwCMy dear Samuel, you would be turning 18 today...Mary Lou McDonald declines to withdraw Dáil remark about Taoiseach being a ‘tosser’ High streets recover but shopping centres struggle for tenantsSharp reduction in professional vacancies hits pay and conditions, report finds