Thousands of people assembled outside Donegal County Council in Lifford over the weekend to demand 100% redress for homeowners whose houses were made with defective mica blocks. The houses in question were made of weak materials and as a consequence many are at risk of collapse. Over 4,000 houses are believed to be affected by […]
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan says his party will be supporting Fine Gael’s Simon Coveney in the upcoming no-confidence vote triggered by Sinn Féin. The motion comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding Coveney’s offering of a UN envoy position to former Minister Katherine Zappone, which many have dubbed “cronyism.” #SinnFéin is to table a motion of […]
The opposition has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to sack Simon Coveney over his handling of the Zappone Gate scandal, saying that if he failed to do so, a motion of no-confidence may be tabled. The remarks were made by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, who described Coveney’s behaviour as “not of the standard […]
As Ireland’s political parties drive ahead with what they call one of the most “ambitious” climate policies in the world, here are 6 things that every rural person should know about how this will impact their lives. 1. Ireland’s climate policy costs rural jobs It’s no secret that climate policies have a price, and part […]
A key negotiator in the Good Friday Agreement has said that US President Biden is risking “civil unrest” and “a return to sectarian strife” in Northern Ireland by siding with the EU in the Brexit border dispute. The remarks were made in a letter to the White House penned by David Trimble, who was one […]
Chinese-owned social media site TikTok has overtaken YouTube for average viewing time in Britain and America, according to a new report. According to the app monitoring firm App Annie, users on both sides of the pond use TikTok for longer than Google-owned YouTube on average and engage more with content on the video sharing site. […]
The government is considering increasing the social welfare rate in the upcoming 2022 Budget, even as they warn of tax hikes and the national debt about to hit a quarter of a trillion euros. In addition, as state pensions have not been increased in the last two budgets, sources say they will likely be increased […]
Ógra Fianna Fáil has slammed Fine Gael Tánaiste Leo Varadkar over his attendance of an LGBT music festival, in England after his government banned similar festivals in Ireland. The remarks were made in a tweet yesterday afternoon. “Tánaiste Leo Varadkar’s trip to a music festival in England is yet another example of gross misjudgment & […]
As you’ve probably heard by now, a World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was dramatically stopped by health authorities yesterday on live TV. Yet more regulatory Covid chaos, televised for all to see. As the world watched, Brazilian health officials stormed the Corinthians pitch in Sao Paulo five minutes into the game to detain […]
A 15-year-old girl was attacked twice within the space of minutes by two groups of teens in Stephen’s Green last weekend, a mum has said. Speaking to Joe Duffy on RTÉ Liveline this week, she described the “nightmare” as her daughter was beaten twice by two separate groups who knew each other within about 4 […]
Vaccines may soon be mandatory for all Italians of eligible age, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said this week. To date the Italian government has already made vaccination mandatory for healthcare workers, and teachers must provide a health pass to work. However, Draghi – an independent who was previously the President of the European Central […]
The Chinese broadcast regulator has banned “effeminate sissies” and “girly men” from being portrayed on TV. Broadcasters must “resolutely put an end to sissy men and other abnormal aesthetics,” the country’s national TV regulator has said, using a derogatory slang term for effeminate men – “niang pao,” which directly translates to “girlie guns.” The Chinese […]