Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that Ireland will be paying more into the EU recovery fund than we will be getting out. In other words, we will be paying for the repair of other countries at the expense of Irish taxpayers. Ben Scallan comments #gript
Footballer James McClean raised eyebrows this week when he highlighted what he sees as a double-standard in how society addresses racism. Does he have a point? Ben Scallan comments. #gript
Dr. James Linsday raised eyebrows when he and several colleagues submitted a series of fake, intentionally ridiculous academic papers to prove how low standards had dropped in universities. Despite asking questions like “Do dogs suffer oppression based upon gender?”, several of these papers were actually published. But he says this is just the tip of […]
In his defence, if you had to sit through one of Richard Boyd Barrett’s lengthy speeches about the oppressed proletariat of Dun Laoghaire, you’d probably consider having a quick forty winks as well. And goodness knows, anybody who’s worked in an office knows about the dangers of getting the food sleeps after a hearty lunch. […]
Tatchell influence on sex-ed?: Ind TD Mattie McGrath today asked the Minister for Children and the Minister for Education to clarify whether Tatchell or his foundation or organisations had any input or influence into sex education programmes or other policies in Ireland.
Dr. James Linsday, as seen on the Joe Rogan podcast, discusses Black Lives Matter, mob destruction of statues, and the danger of cultural revolution. #gript
Make these beautiful beeswax wraps! So easy to make and a great sustainable, re-usable alternative to cling-film or other throw-away covers Beautiful craft ideas with Michelle in HomeGrown Home #homegrownhome More about Homegrown Home Living in the beautiful Irish countryside we live a simple lifestyle. Celebrating the beauty and simplicity of every day in […]
“Hands off our kids” – up to 1000 protesters outside the Dáil call for the resignation of the new Childrens’ Minister, following his controversy with alleged child-sex apologist Peter Tatchell. #gript
The new minister for children welcomed an alleged child-sex apologist to a Pride march in 2018. Are parents homophobic for being concerned about this? Ben Scallan comments. #gript
With Carrigaline stabbings, Gardaí being shot dead, and people being killed in their own homes with samurai swords, it’s becoming increasingly clear that Ireland’s leaders are not ready for the rising crime wave. Ben Scallan comments. #gript
We hear all how Sinn Féin represents change from the Fianna Gael/Fine Fáil monopoly. But nobody ever stops to ask – what kind of change does Sinn Féin actually represent? Ben Scallan comments #gript
The Irish Times seems to blame Ireland for the slavery crimes of the British Empire – an Empire their own publication historically supported. Ben Scallan reacts #gript https://youtu.be/qkLZWBM5RUQ