“We need to get a grip on it before it gets a grip on us”. Irish people have some great comments to make about #coronavirus #gript
WATCH: My daughter was paralyzed in horrific accident but HSE won’t give me care package to bring her home Caroline O’Toole is fighting for care for her daughter Amira-Anne #gript
Why direct provision policy and the government’s neglect of rural Ireland is a toxic combination. JOHN McGUIRK talks to Ben Scallan Full Interview: The challenges facing future governments: link soon #gript #ge2020 #generalelection2020
JOURNALIST Toby Young has set up a free speech union in Britain in response to what many see as a clampdown on freedom of expression. Ben Scallan asks if we need the same in Ireland. https://youtu.be/5UrzSRQgOt8 #gript
‘IRISH people are being discriminated against.’ Cllr John Leahy says the Department is playing with words, and that local people are being leapfrogged in terms of providing housing and healthcare for migrants and asylum seekers. He says this will cause anger and the system needs to treat everyone equally. #gript https://youtu.be/8Tol3IYKpsU
Are we safer and happier in the new, shiny, progressive Ireland? Megan looks at rates of crime, sexual assault and mental health issues. #gript https://youtu.be/TjoHL7sB5f8
LOVING THIS: watch Michelle’s gorgeous and super-easy recipe for Valentine’s chocolate treats. #homegrownhome #gript #homecooking #valentinesday
Who I voted for and why I voted…” WATCH: “They ran the country for too long”: HOW did people vote in Election 2020 and what do they expect now. #gript #election2020
A disturbing video posted on Tik-Tok about abortion is causing controversy. Is it real? BEN SCALLAN has more.
A new video has emerged casting light on reactions to the Black and Tans controversy. #TheFurtherSide #gript
“…but are the political parties any different from each other?” #gript #griptcomment Sources: EU Membership: 1: FG, Leo Varadkar, “Ireland is on team EU”: https://bit.ly/377r5rr 2: FF, Michael Martin, “No to sovereignty, absolutely committed to EU”: https://bit.ly/3845JN9 3: SF, Website, “Ireland’s place is in the EU”: https://bit.ly/2GVYefl Water Charges: 1: FG, Enda Kenny, You’re going […]
TIPP SEEKS VOTE. Mattie McGrath TD for Tipperary has sought clarification in the High Court to ensure the election can go ahead in Tipperary this Saturday. He said the postponement of the vote after the death of one of the candidates would be unfair. #gript