Ceann Comhairle slams bike shelter cost
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Ceann Comhairle slams bike shelter cost

BREAKING: In a highly unusual intervention, Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl slams the cost of the Leinster House Bike shelter as “an embarrassment”, and says he will be seeking answers from the OPW.
New Direction Academy | DAY 3
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New Direction Academy | DAY 3

New Direction is please to launch its latest New Direction Academy – introducing a new generation to fresh ways of thinking about culture, politics, economics, and fundamental rights. Over the course of four days, participants will have the chance to engage with high level speakers and experts, sharing their thoughts on the issues that they […]
New Direction Academy | DAY 2
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New Direction Academy | DAY 2

New Direction is please to launch its latest New Direction Academy – introducing a new generation to fresh ways of thinking about culture, politics, economics, and fundamental rights. Over the course of four days, participants will have the chance to engage with high level speakers and experts, sharing their thoughts on the issues that they […]
They’re eating the dogs | PODCAST EP99
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They’re eating the dogs | PODCAST EP99

The big debate in America; The big windfall at home; Another clue about the election date; and Ireland’s useless opposition misses again – John and Sarah round up the week. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/theyre-eating-the-dogs/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Week 01:22 Analysis of the US Presidential Debate 12:57 Political Landscape in Ireland: Dáil Returns 16:50 […]
“Any comedian who is woke is a contradiction in terms.”
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“Any comedian who is woke is a contradiction in terms.”

Comedy Unleashed is in Dublin this week with Graham Linehan saying he expects ‘real comedy’ to be back on the agenda as ‘woke’ doesn’t make money. Shows also on Friday and Saturday! Comedy Unleashed : https://gript.ie/comedy-unleashed/
Donnelly jokes that project cost “6 times more” than expected
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Donnelly jokes that project cost “6 times more” than expected

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly was told a project would be “great value for money” and would cost “no more than €3m,” which he found “suspiciously low.” He joked that the project ultimately cost €18.4m: “It was a very expensive thing to do…I needed 6 times more money.”
Donnelly pressed on plan to ban disposable vape flavours
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Donnelly pressed on plan to ban disposable vape flavours

“Is it your job?”: As Health Minister Stephen Donnelly announces a ban on disposable vape flavours, Ben Scallan asks if this is priority, given major health crises like child scoliosis wait times or the overcrowding at UHL. Donnelly replied: “We have to be able to do both.”
Martin still doesn’t know who signed off on bike shed
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Martin still doesn’t know who signed off on bike shed

A week after the €336k Leinster House bike shed story emerged, Tánaiste Micheál Martin still doesn’t know who approved the project. Asked by Ben Scallan if it wasn’t as simple as making a phonecall, he replied “No it’s not…It might seem relatively straightforward to you.”
TRSI 406 – No good deed goes unpunished
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TRSI 406 – No good deed goes unpunished

If anything Oasis tickets should cost more; Tony Blair on populism and leadership; Phil Hogan back in FG because why try something new; and a bike shed is not important. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-406-no-good-deed-goes-unpunished/ Photo credit : calzone.photography / Shutterstock Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2BXBpMbjzeYJlwTIi3BmAK iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/trsi/id1502422176
Sinn Féin calls for referendum on a Constitutional ‘right to housing’
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Sinn Féin calls for referendum on a Constitutional ‘right to housing’

Sinn Féin has said that within 12 months of forming a government, they would hold a referendum to put a “legally enforceable” right to housing in the Constitution, which would “place a legal obligation on Government” to provide people with homes. Read more here: https://gript.ie/sf-calls-for-legally-enforceable-right-to-housing-in-constitution/
TRSI 405 – Others must fail
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TRSI 405 – Others must fail

Amnesty International Ireland seems to be on a short road to going bankrupt; a Junior Cert schoolbook on how liking traditional music and being a controlling bigot are basically the same thing; and the latest opinion poll. Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2BXBpMbjzeYJlwTIi3BmAK iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/trsi/id1502422176
Foley: Grade inflation ensured “equity” during Covid
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Foley: Grade inflation ensured “equity” during Covid

Some Irish colleges now offer high-points courses to students on a random basis, partly due to grade inflation. Asked if this was fair, Norma Foley said students who miss out on their dream course can pursue “other avenues”, and that grade inflation ensured “equity” amid Covid.

TRSI 404 – Where the money lives

Georgia’s ruling party gets democratic and everyone freaks out; Ukraine invades Russia; and Sinn Fein’s spurned lovers in the NGOs. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-404-where-the-money-lives/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2BXBpMbjzeYJlwTIi3BmAK iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/trsi/id1502422176
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