As the conversation around ‘toxic masculinity’ rages on after the release of Netflix drama adolescence, MARIA MAYNES says that we need more masculinity, not less, and that fatherlessness is creating a silent crisis.
Fatima Gunning and Gary Kavanagh discuss some of the news of the week.
“MMA has made the world a very dangerous place for bullies”: In an interview with Ben Scallan, world famous MMA coach John Kavanagh says how even very “nerdy” looking short individuals can “ruin your day” if they’re proficient in a martial art like BJJ.
“Doesn’t think cuts in State spending are warranted”
Franchise in such elections to Irish citizens living in Northern Ireland
“I just don’t trust Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael”: Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin says he doesn’t “trust” Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil not to try and re-introduce water charges, and asks them to support a change to the Water Services Act to ensure it doesn’t become an issue.
Despite what many have claimed, Dublin is objectively becoming more dangerous according to the official stats. Read more: https://gript.ie/is-dublin-more-dangerous-than-it-was-the-evidence-says-yes-2/
Parents are “so grateful” for the “gentle care” they receive from charity, Every Life Counts, who support families whose babies have life limiting conditions.
“The man is running the country from the backseat”: Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn describes Michael Lowry as “the secret Taoiseach” and says he has an undue influence on Government.
Fianna Fáil has just put forward a bill seeking to restrict the use of AI deepfakes for fraudulent purposes without the depicted person’s permission. Ben Scallan asks if this will apply to parodies and political satire as well.
Aontú leader Peadar Toibín says that far from the Triple Lock impeding on Irish sovereignty, it guarantees military neutrality, which is central to sovereignty.
“YOU’RE MAKING A HOLY SHOW OF YOURSELVES”: The Dáil descends into outright chaos over the ongoing speaking time dispute.