This is from the United States, not Ireland, it should be noted. Though, of course, there are a small but loud minority of Zero Covid activists who want to make scenes like this mandatory in Ireland as well: https://twitter.com/JamesHeartfield/status/1439329262738284546 “Child abuse”, many heartfelt people on social media declared. And, true, it is unpleasant viewing. Though, […]
The BMA has backed neutrality on assisted dying and support for medical student sex workers
A citizen has a right to not be obstructed by their rulers as they go about their legitimate business exercising their rights, a subject must obtain the privilege from their feudal lords.
MATT TREACY on Long Covid, after a new study from the UK reveals that more than half of people suffering from the condition might not have it at all
Harris has now denied this accusation on the record of the Dáil. The burden is on Carthy to prove him guilty. And that burden has not, as yet, been met: Simon Harris says he is considering a complaint to the Dáil procedures committee over Matt Carthy’s “misuse of Dáil privilege” — Hugh O'Connell (@oconnellhugh) September […]
The writings of Davis are still of interest, particularly as they relate to the relationships between national sovereignty and culture,
Honestly, you should all watch this video, a leftover from yesterday, if you haven’t already. It really makes you wonder: Where would Ireland be, without Simon Coveney? ICYMI:Simon Coveney is an asset to Ireland and his record is clear. Housing, health and the vaccine roll-out, education, climate action, quality of life. These are the areas […]
One of the few things that growing up in Monaghan fails to instill in a person, sadly, is any great affinity for boats, or the sea. My own experience on the Ocean extends no further than once having been permitted by my wife to captain a pedal boat on an overseas holiday. It ended, alas, […]
The notion that biological relationships mean nothing must be rejected
Just more divisive talk
When it comes to corporate tax rates, Ireland may soon be forced to pick between 100,000 job losses or guarding our international reputation. Which will the government choose? The situation has been described in a new submission to the Department of Finance by the Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies Ireland (or CCAB-I). https://twitter.com/agoodall4/status/1437722098357649416 In a […]
There are a couple of interesting things about this story, and what they might tell us about Ireland. By far the most interesting thing, though, is how the numbers break down. Traditionally, in American polling, it is easy enough to understand where support and opposition to a President’s policies come from: His own party backs […]