Irish Minister wouldn’t fund campaign groups that weren’t in line with government plans
Irish Minister: NGOs that receive funding need to be “in line” with government policy
“This is out of the dark ages. This is not something that we would expect from a modern, progressive country like Ireland”: Journalist Michael Shellenberger says Ireland’s Hate Speech legislation is the “most draconian initiative anywhere in the world right now.” #gript
Gript asked people in Bray their thoughts on the town playing host to five direct provision centres including one on the grounds of a girl’s school. #gript
After being kidnapped in Colombia in 1997, Marino Restrepo experienced a radical conversion and now leads a lay apostolate dedicated to evangelisation around the world. He talks about his life, his mission, and the challenges facing Catholics today. #gript
Irish Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman refuses to say whether he supports State-funded NGOs encouraging teachers to lie to parents. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Ireland Uncensored saw some of Ireland’s best speakers come together to discuss free speech and the Government’s proposed hate speech law. Watch full videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbsR2Eq6ExLAFdYllSJ8tWwLZiqUw_E4f
“It’s going to ruin the arts, it’s going to ruin comedy, it’s going to ruin the whole platform for debate in Ireland”: Hear from some of those who attended Ireland Uncensored at the RDS on Saturday, and spoke about their concerns relating to free speech in Ireland. #gript
“I don’t make any apologies”: Irish government TD and former Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan says that a woman is “an adult female human,” and that the phrase “far-right” is too often “bandied about” in modern politics. #gript
“The parties in government will be judged by how the government does overall”: Gript’s @Ben_Scallan asks Irish Finance Minister Michael McGrath what unique contributions Fianna Fáil has made to the upcoming budget, and about the Green Party’s disproportionate influence on government policy. #gript
Donohoe asked about HSE’s “State-sponsored veganism”
Hundreds of people participated in Let Women Speak, Dublin last Saturday. Founder Kellie Jay Keen says those who protested the women’s speaking event have been “lied to”and are “looking for purpose” in their lives.