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Irish Green Party Transport Minister Eamon Ryan says “the science is clear” on lowering speed limits for motorists – even though a report presented to his Department last year found that lowering speed limits “would result in more deaths.”
Irish Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman says he’s “not disputing” that there is limited evidence about the safety of hormone blockers for “trans children.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Hairy Heroes Gript visited Guide Dogs for the Blind to find out what it takes to train a puppy to become a vital companion for adults and children with special needs. Meet Gordon, Heidi, Ozzy, and Alice. www.guidedogs.ie
“We have international obligations”: Irish Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien refuses to say whether Ireland can accept another 100,000 asylum seekers, while Minister Paschal Donohoe says “we will find the money” to support asylum seekers despite “challenges.” #gript
Irish Ex-Health Minister Simon Harris was asked if he is “ashamed” that children are still waiting years for scoliosis procedures – a problem he said would be solved by 2017. “I accept responsibility,” he said, before adding that the target was given to him by the HSE. #gript
The Irish government’s new anti-misinformation force, the Electoral Commission, says it has “very extensive powers” to “require the correction or removal of information we believe to be incorrect” – all in an effort to “enhance democracy.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“The question is not relevant”: Ireland’s Media Minister Catherine Martin says that the question “What is a woman?” is “not relevant” to an upcoming referendum on the role of women in society.
“We want to grow Gript into a real force in Irish society – but we need your help.” A message from the Editor: www.gript.ie/membership
“Can’t answer a simple question, when you’re literally regulating truth itself”
“Sound of Freedom” shows the “tip of the iceberg” regarding human trafficking, says director
Fianna Fáil Finance Minister Michael McGrath says his party “will be held accountable for our term in the current government” – not for the economic woes of a decade ago – and that he expects a General Election to take place in Spring of 2025.
Gript went along to the premiere of Sound of Freedom in Belfast last night. The film, which tells the true story of a government agent who rescues hundreds of children from sex traffickers, has sparked a major reaction — so what did viewers of the film in Belfast think?
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