A growing number of Irish children are being hospitalised after being poisoned by cannabis jellies, also known as “edibles,” according to a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant. Dr. Paddy Fitzpatrick spoke at length this week about the increasing risk to children from these substances. “We have seen a significant increase this year in the amount of […]
Less than a quarter of Europeans support the EU “as it has been realised so far,” according to a new Eurobarometer poll. Eurobarometer, which is the official polling body of the European Commission, released the findings in its Spring 2021 survey. #Food4Thought 🥗4⃣🧐 First comprehensive #Eurobarometer poll/survey of EU 🇪🇺 citizens' views one year into […]
According to a recent survey, around 40% of Irish workers are unaware that they could face an upcoming tax bill if they were on the Temporary Covid-19 Wage Subsidy Scheme (TWSS). The survey, which was conducted by Taxback.com as part of their Taxpayer Sentiment Survey Series, also found that slightly over half (53%) of workers […]
Tusla CEO Bernard Gloster has said that a member of the general public received an “extortion type email” after sensitive info was leaked in the recent HSE cyber attack. The HSE hack also reportedly impacted the State childcare agency as well. “A member of the public received a suspicious email that would have included their […]
Just under 2,300 asylum applications were processed in 2020 – a third less than the previous year. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, explained how a total of 2,276 applications were successfully processed last year. “Despite these challenges, 2,276 applications for international protection were processed to completion last year, which is […]
Self-described Marxist TDs Richard-Boyd Barrett and Paul Murphy have called for the state to “override private property rights” to fix the housing crisis. At least they’re consistent, right? Hi I'm a Marxist TD… https://t.co/bUNa41vmjx — Paul Murphy 🏳️⚧️ (@paulmurphy_TD) January 21, 2019 📣 Marxism 2019 is Ireland's largest socialist conference. It's where we discuss the […]
HSE head Paul Reid has said that the recent cyberattack had a “devastating impact” on the health service which could not be overstated, and that less than 25% of its devices had been restored to date. According to Reid, many of the basic tools needed to treat patients were “completely disarmed.” “We continue to make […]
Michael Healy-Rae TD has ripped the government on their extended covid powers, saying that it gives them a “blank cheque”, and said that many people will “never forgive” the government for the lockdown measures. Speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, the Independent Kerry TD explained why he would not be supporting the bill. “My colleagues […]
Fianna Fáil TD Marc MacSharry has said that “paranoia and scaremongering” is behind criticism of the crowds gathering in the city, and slammed Chief Medical Officer Tony Holohan. Speaking in the Dáil on Wednesday, MacSharry harshly criticised the attitude that society was recovering economically from the covid-19 lockdown. Marc McSharry (Fianna Fáil) on the scaremongering […]
Táinaiste Leo Varadkar has said he “stands over” his decision to have Ireland borrow €36 billion since 2020, saying “it was the right thing to do,” and signalling his intention to raise carbon tax. The remarks were made during an RTÉ One segment this week regarding the soaring budget deficit due to the covid lockdown. […]
Táinaiste Leo Varadkar has dubbed his own lockdown “absolutely bonkers” and “draconian,” and called for “a new normal” to help society “build back better.” Speaking during a committee meeting on “Online Content Moderation,” Varadkar explained all the ways in which lockdown infringed on civil liberties in an “unprecedented” way – but then proceeded to defend […]
Táinaiste Leo Varadkar has warned that a potential fourth wave of covid-19 could jeopardise the re-opening of the economy. Speaking on RTÉ’s This Week programme, the Táinaiste stated that “this Indian variant or even the Vietnamese variant which we’re reading about now” could result in a fourth wave of covid-19, going on to speak critically […]