Ben Scallan takes a deep dive into the fundamental waste at the heart of the Irish State.
He called for civil servant contracts to contain “a responsibility to protect the public purse”.
“I’m all for that – I’ve been calling for that for the last 8 years”: Independent TD Mattie McGrath says he supports the Government’s plan to exempt cabins and modular homes in gardens from planning laws, claiming that it could solve “a third or a quarter” of the housing crisis.
Africa needs to be “left alone” to access energy sources which are “affordable, reliable, abundant”, says prosperity activist.- Magatte Wade https://gript.ie/african-prosperity-activist-says-the-west-is-committing-suicide/
“Irish gangs are crucial players on an international level.” Journalist Chris Dalby says even small Irish gangs are now importing drugs from Latin American cartels, and that it is “absolutely pivotal” that Gardaí prevent drugs from flowing into Europe due to Ireland’s location.
“The Minister for Justice needs to make a statement on this”: Gardaí trying to spy on Gript Media is “extremely dangerous and worrying”, Independent Ireland chairman Ken O’Flynn TD has said.
Free speech advocates say “state intrusion into private affairs is becoming more common.
“We’ve got a serious problem here” – Gript Editor John McGuirk speaks to the attempt by An Garda Síochána to covertly obtain Gript Media’s data, and spy on its communications. A statement by the Gript Media Management Team
MARIA MAYNES explains the new speed limits which have come into force on some Irish roads, and asks where the debate was prior to the major new rules being passed.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe says that NGO lobbying in Ireland is “done transparently”, and that “we get that balance right”.
“I can confirm that I am aware of the reports”: Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan is aware of reported Islamist terror threats against St. Patrick’s Day events in Ireland.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, who is a TD for the Stoneybatter area, reacts to what he called a “terrible” attack over the weekend: