‘Economic contribution of migrants highly dependent on country of origin’
Varadkar asked about his “far-right myth” asylum claim
BEN SCALLAN: “Disinformation” is just a long-winded way of saying “lies.” When governments say they want to “regulate disinformation,” they’re literally talking about letting politicians regulate lying: #gript
“Your policy has produced this situation, nobody elses” – Gript Editor John McGuirk and Fine Gael Minister Neale Richmond have a heated exchange on the immigration crisis in Ireland. https://www.virginmediatelevision.ie/player/show/1294/214717/0/The-Tonight-Show?_gl=1*16itkdk*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTg1NzE4MDM3Ny4xNzA0ODAwNTcx*_ga_Q61BX3L8E9*MTcwNDgwMDU3MC4xLjAuMTcwNDgwMDU3MC4wLjAuMzc3MTE3NzM3
A new report has shown that Irish business insolvencies in 2023 were at their highest level in 5 years. When asked about this, Finance Minister Michael McGrath said that “some businesses which may not have been viable were sustained” during the Covid lockdown by government supports. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Gardaí: It is “beyond belief” that people engage in intoxicated driving
Leo Varadkar says it’s a “far-right myth” and “misinformation” to claim that refugees in Europe have to stop at the first safe country they enter. But numerous politicians from his own government have been saying this for years. Ben Scallan comments #gript
Brian Kaller has written a book, provisionally entitled ‘The Last Who Remember’, about the wisdom he gathered from older Irish men and women who remember the great traditions and customs that kept people connected and helped us find our way in the world. Author Rod Dreher says that “By sharing memories of the Irish elders, […]
Make these gorgeous Christmas cookies with the kids! #gript
WATCH Michelle make beautiful craft Christmas garlands and wreaths, get your fabric and paper pieces and get crafting!
“I would emphasise the fact that it was a draft”: Arlene Forster, the head of Ireland’s national curriculum body, defends a proposal which would teach white Irish and male students that they have a “privileged status.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Life Institute has said that Safe Access Zone legislation coming before the Seanad on Weds is a “vindictive” measure that seeks to criminalise silent prayer and vigils in support of abortion-minded women. #gript