Despite the stabbing of young children at Parnell Square and in Southport in the UK, Gardaí say they don’t think such incidents will be repeated. They add that it’s “fair to say” that most people involved in the 2023 Dublin Riots were simply “opportunistic” looters and vandals.
#GE24 Ben Scallan asked Fine Gael Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe if an Irish “Department of Government Efficiency” would be worth considering. Donohoe shot down the idea: “Our State, overall, does serve our country well…[it] does much of its work efficiently.”
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Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald says she wants an “efficient” immigration system “that means that those who need protection in our country are integrated”. #GE24
Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says it is “disappointing” that some political parties didn’t publish a manifesto before the general election debate, meaning their policies couldn’t be as scrutinised. #GE24
Mary Lou McDonald criticised Fine Gael for running Senator John McGahon as a candidate. Taoiseach Simon Harris’ response: “Her press officer is in prison tonight for being a pedophile.” #GE24
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman admits that he has put in planning objections previously, but defends this on the basis that “Not every planning application is a good planning application.” #GE24
Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman says the photos circulating regarding Fine Gael Senator John McGahon are “really disturbing”. Asked if he would have a candidate like McGahon on the ballot in his party, he paused, then replied “Probably not, no.” #GE24
Social Democrats deputy leader Cian O’Callahgnan says the party “wants to go into Government”, but has certain “dealbreaker” issues, such as a “credible Climate Action Plan. #GE24
Ben Scallan: “What would Labour’s pitch be on the issue of immigration?” Ivana Bacik: “…We are a party that believes in the value of diversity. We stand firm against the politics of division and hate.” #GE24
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett calls for the formation of a “Left Government” in #GE24.
Joan Collins TD of Right To Change says her party wants to establish a “State construction company” to tackle the housing crisis. #GE24