Independent TD, Mattie McGrath, has appealed to shoppers to support independent retailers as shops re-open after the Covid-19 lockdown. “As our towns and villages across the county re-open, I am appealing to you all to do your best to shop local, buy local, eat local and stay local,” he said. Deputy McGrath said that local businesses, […]
Aontú Rep for Cork North-West Becky Kealy has condemned the stabbing of a youth in Carrigaline last night, and has said the area is suffering from a complete dearth of Gardaí and garda resources, the non-investment in youth services and community policing schemes. “Ballincollig, Carrigaline, Charleville and Macroom are just a few towns experiencing […]
A funding page set up for the teenage victim of an apparent stabbing attack in Carrigaline last night was taken down by Go Fund Me. A disturbing video – apparently made by the perpetrators of the horrific beating and stabbing of the teenage boy – has been widely viewed on social media and has caused widespread revulsion and outrage. […]
Famed author JK Rowling has been attacked – and defended – for saying that ‘people who menstruate’ are women. Responding to an article headlined “Creating a more equal post-COVID-19 world for people who menstruate” MS Rowling said: “‘People who menstruate.’ I’m sure there used to be a word for those people. Someone help me out. […]
Journalist Gemma O’Doherty has said neither she nor fellow litigant John Waters should have to pay costs in their court application challenging the government’s Covid-19 restrictions. Ms O’Doherty tweeted that “John Waters and I are not remotely afraid of costs.” She said ” We are terrified for Ireland which is facing its darkest moment. Our […]
The brother of George Floyd, whose horrific death in police custody has sparked global protests, has called on rioters and looters to stop the violence saying their actions would not bring his brother back. Speaking publicly for the first time, Terrence Floyd knelt and cried and prayed at the intersection in Minneapolis where his brother […]
Anger and frustration have been widely expressed on social media at the decision of thousands of people to ignore social distancing restrictions and march through Dublin city centre yesterday. Many commentators were also critical of news outlets who covered the protest without any critical observations of the breach of the lockdown which has seen people being unable to attend funerals […]
Up to 70 Italian cities have seen protests demanding that the current government step down over their handling of the coronavirus, and calling for an Italian exit from the EU. Protesters – including many orange vest demonstrators – called for a new government and a return to the Italian lira in place of the euro, it […]
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has said she will be engaging with the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar, and the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to seek clarification on why some mass gatherings are being approved while others remain severely restricted. Deputy Nolan was speaking after being contacted by several constituents who felt deeply frustrated at […]
People of faith have been reacting to a tweet by Shrewsbury Cathedral in Britain which spelled out what many practising Christians feel is unfair about the continued lockdown of churches even as most restrictions are lifted. “We can have an abortion, but not a baptism We can buy a car, but not a candle We […]
Aontú leader, Peadar Tóibín, has said that after 10 years of Fine Gael government the historical Moore Street battle site where the final battles of the 1916 Rising took place is shrouded in grime and dereliction. “The most important battle field site of the republic is now a place where people urinate and defecate and traders are assaulted,” […]
A major survey has shown that 1 in 3 Americans are showing signs of clinical anxiety or depression – a huge shift upwards since the coronavirus pandemic began. The San Francisco Gate reports that data from the Census Bureau showed 24% of respondents showed “clinically significant symptoms of major depressive disorder and 30% showed symptoms […]