Minister for Justice tells Fatima Gunning that despite the state not defending increasing numbers of asylum refusal appeals, about 70% of refusals are upheld by the International Protection Appeals Tribunal.
Mattie McGrath TD claims that while much of the EU Migration Pact seems “lovely” and “looks good on paper”, Ireland doesn’t have “the manpower or resources” to implement the existing rules, and will end up “ceding our sovereignty” for no benefit.
Eamon Ryan hits out at the “narrative” that Green policies are “costing people” and that the party is out-of-touch. “Our motivation comes from a love of creation,” he said. He also complained that the party has been the subject of a “relentless attack” online.
As around 150 Ratoath locals gather to protest against a proposed asylum centre at Thornton Hall, local Councillor Gillian Toole says that people are concerned they’ll be forced to “compete” with new arrivals for access to GPs, A&E spaces and social housing.
John McGuirk on The Tonight Show: Many candidates who took anti-establishment positions on immigration topped the poll or were elected. To effect change they need to come together.
Finance Minister Michael McGrath says that artificial intelligence (AI) will have a disproportionately negative impact on women in the workforce.
“There are lots of basic errors that people are making at the ballot box”: Gript’s John McGuirk speaks on Tipp FM about the huge numbers of spoiled ballots at the recent local and European elections.
Independent Ireland to discuss teaming up with likeminded individuals
Views from Dublin’s Grand Canal where extensive fencing erected in efforts to prevent asylum seeker encampments forming has left the famous beauty spot looking somewhat like a prison.
Gavin Pepper who was just elected in Finglas/Ballymun says Sinn Féin “sold out the working class to get a middle class vote”.
Dublin inner city council electee Malachy Steenson has vowed to “build the nationalist movement” going forward.
Simon Harris says he ‘absolutely expects’ voters will want him to work on issues related to immigration in wake of positive election results