Leo Varadkar has called his own lockdown “absolutely bonkers”, “draconian” and a “curtailment of people’s freedom” – but says he doesn’t plan to end it any time soon. Ben Scallan reacts. #gript
“AN END TO THE BEEF BARONS”: Rural independents call for new beef regulator to save family farms. #gript
“HEADS NEED TO ROLL” – Independent Cork TD Michael Collins rips government failures in the fishing industry ahead of a major Cork harbour fishing protest this week. #gript
Michael McNamara TD says that continued lockdown made Shannon a “cold place” for aviation, leading to Aer Lingus job losses. #grip
Defence Minister Simon Coveney spent all last week obsessing over a conflict halfway across the world that most ordinary people couldn’t find on a map. Meanwhile, our own country was rocked by massive cyber attacks, and he’s had hardly a word to say about it. #gript
“They have nothing good to contribute” – Carol Nolan TD blasts some of the NGO sector on their significant taxpayer funding. #gript
Aontú leader Peadar Toibín TD has hit out at the UK’s Tory government for offering amnesty to British soldiers over killings carried out in Ireland. #gript
“This is about compassion”: A new bill seeks to ensure pain relief is given to unborn babies whose lives are being ended by painful late-term abortion. The bill, presented by Carol Nolan TD, is being co-sponsored by 11 TDs. #gript
We interview Professor Gerard Casey about his new book Hidden Agender: Transgenderism’s Struggle Against Reality. #gript
The Irish government proposes minimum alcohol pricing – possibly their worst idea yet – while Sinn Féin cheer them on. #gript
On the Streets of Dublin: People react to the late term abortion happening in Ireland See all the references and reports here: https://gript.ie/explainer-late-term-abortion-in-ireland/ #gript
Around 200 peaceful protesters gathered in Dublin city centre on Saturday amid significant Garda presence for the latest in a series of anti-lockdown protests. Demonstrations also took place in Cork and other centres. Chants included: – “Harris, Micheál and Leo out!” – “End the lockdown!” – “What do we want? Freedom! When do we want […]