Tánaiste Micheál Martin denies that Catherine Martin’s “women in the home” claim was an example of “misinformation,” saying that describing it as such was a “complete over-the-top reaction.” Question by Ben Scallan.
John and Sarah talk about an epidemic of double standards in Ireland: The lack of any concern about the attack on Carol Nolan’s office, as opposed to the horror at the NWCI receiving mean tweets. Also: FF’s selection mess, crazy cat killing women, and the perils of canvassing. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/double-standards/
After spending a week in the limelight surrounding an alleged ‘ Hate Crime ‘ , some questions have arisen as regards whether some lies may have been told. Let’s investigate !
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, ex-Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, says that Media Minister Catherine Martin has shown “poor judgement” in her handling of the RTÉ crisis, and says RTÉ may only be the tip of the iceberg regarding wasteful State-funded bodies.
‘Lawyers for No’ have called on the Irish people to reject both proposed constitutional amendments saying they could wreak havoc on family and succession law.
Mattie McGrath: “The thought that [asylum seekers] all get automatic medical cards is just a pure joke. It sticks in the craw of…all the other countless patients that are striving and begging to get a medical card, and they can’t.”
A solitary snowman keeps watch over Gardiner Place, Dublin as the first day of spring gets off to a chilly start. PHOTOS: Dublin City blanketed in Sneachta as Met Éireann issue weather warnings
Roderic O’Gorman said that progressive groups who weren’t supporting a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum would have to explain why. Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness says this “sounded like a threat,” and that O’Gorman was “out of order.” He added that he is personally voting ‘No’.
I’ve been criticized on occasion of not offering any solutions to the problems I highlight and talk about on this channel. So , I shall be endeavoring to do so going forward. First up , bicycle theft !
Fianna Fáil Education Minister Norma Foley responds to criticism from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard that she was “stalling” on the School Transport Review. Question by Ben Scallan.
“The Taoiseach will work in line with the SIPO rules and regulations and will comply with them.” – Minister Helen McEntee when asked whether Leo Varadkar should release the unredacted version of his correspondence with SIPO, as covered by The Ditch. Question by Ben Scallan.
When a Government knows what its citizens want , but enacts laws and policies that are the opposite to these wishes… can it really be called a Government of , by and for the people ? Or is it something else ?
What would you call a Government that ignores the will of the people and instead enacts laws and policies they know the don’t want ? Welcome to the Ireland of TODAY !