“Massive levels of homelessness in Wicklow” Hundreds marched through Arklow to protest the establishment of a DP centre in the town.
“Leo Varadkar, in my view, should get better advice…He misunderstood what the Dublin Convention is all about.” Dr. Mehari Fisseha, PhD in Migration Studies, speaks to @Ben_Scallan about Ireland’s asylum system, Neale Richmond’s family-reunification comments, and more.
Simon Harris says it is “entirely true” that the government could increase funding for carers, with or without a ‘Yes’ vote in the care referendum, despite Roderic O’Gorman’s claim that the referendum would help to secure such funding. Question by Ben Scallan.
“You’re misinterpreting what I said”: Green Party leader Eamon Ryan explains his objection to the expansion of Dublin Airport, and responds to whether his party believes that the environment should be prioritised over the growth of the economy. Question by Ben Scallan.
David Digan who lost his left arm after an accident says the government is failing in its duty to uphold the rights of people with special needs.
Irish farmers say their industry is being unfairly targeted by green policies while MEP says nitrous oxide is 290 times more pollutant than methane.
Women opposing the government’s referendum proposal marched through Dublin city centre on Saturday, saying the only references to women and mother in the Constitution should remain. #gript
“You can’t govern by opinion polls.”
“I don’t know the details of that particular case” – Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’ when asked about a child being permanently paralysed due to lack of spinal surgery, as raised in the Seanad by Senator Tom Clonan this week.
Irish farmers say they have reached “boiling point” with “green policies” and that if their concerns are not addressed Dublin will be brought to a standstill.
Minister Paschal Donohoe confirms that the government can’t guarantee the upcoming referendum to redefine the family won’t result in polygamous relationships being legally-recognised in Ireland. Question by Ben Scallan.
Gript’s Fatima Gunning raises with Helen McEntee the case of Kadima Mbuye, who has accrued 8 indecent exposure convictions over a decade in Ireland and is now facing deportation. The Minister says she will decline to comment.