“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.
“I think it’s really important that the media acts as a bridge between the government and the people”: Hear from the organisers of today’s Ireland Uncensored conference, which took place at the RDS. #IrelandUncensored
This Saturday the 16th of September at 12:30 in the RDS, Gript & Free Speech Ireland will host an event on Ireland’s hate speech bill, censorship & free speech. Only a handful of tickets remain – get yours here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/freespeechireland/979702 #gript
“This is something we look at very regularly”: Irish Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says he doesn’t believe that the Irish government’s various construction projects are significantly contributing to cost inflation.
“Is that not a critical failure?”: Gaeltacht Minister Catherine Martin is asked about the Irish language’s “endangered” status, despite the fact that most people in Ireland study the language for 13 years at school. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee expects her controversial Hate Speech bill to be in force “by the end of the year”, and says how confident she is that nobody in Ireland will ever be taken to court for “misgendering” under the law. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
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