Please note: This story was edited – unilaterally – at 2.26pm on Wednesday June 18th to reflect the fact that the initial version of it was much too definitive in concluding that Mr. Varadkar had broken the rules, when, in fact, there is some evidence that he did not, and the original story should have […]
Tributes have been paid to Detective Garda Colm Horkan, who lost his life last night after being shot during an altercation in Castlerea. Gardai say they are appealing for anyone who was in the Castlerea Town Centre area between 11pm and 12:30am last night, particularly any road users who may have dash cam footage, to […]
Fianna Fail TD, and party education spokesperson, Thomas Byrne has been left embarrassed after Twitter investigated his claims that “Russian bots” were promoting the account of Fairer Future, a group set up by FF members who argue that FF should reject the proposed coalition deal with Fine Gael and the Green Party, and found that there was […]
A meme showing political party leaders as the opposite gender is going viral on Twitter today. There were plenty of comments: Micheál is your mother saying, 'Now, I told you so.' — Kim V Porcelli 🌱 (@kimvporcelli) June 17, 2020 Eleven out of ten for that — Andy Reid (@andybramble70) June 17, 2020 I'm […]
A group of 50 Fianna Fáil Councillors have been joined by 1,000 party members to launch a campaigning group to Vote No to the Programme for Government (PfG) negotiated by Fine Gael, the Green Party and the leadership of Fianna Fáil. The dal agreed by the three parties must now be ratified by members. The new organisation, […]
Here’s a free idea for the publicans of Ireland: Start advertising your once in a lifetime special offer deal now: Two free pints with your €9 packet of taytos: Pubs will be allowed to reopen on 29 June if they serve "substantial" meals costing not less than €9, according to new guidelines being prepared by […]
“It really doesn’t make any sense”, says Green TD Neasa Hourigan, of the economic programme which she negotiated: Green party TD @neasa_neasa on why she abstained on vote for programme for government and her concerns over the deal #TonightVMTV pic.twitter.com/LKng5V6GpK — TonightVMTV (@TonightVMTV) June 16, 2020 She is right, of course, though you wouldn’t know […]
It’s always worth reading the small print before you make a purchase, and Green members who do just that might find that the relentless media advertising of the programme for government is, well, overly optimistic. Here’s what the PFG says about emissions. We’ve taken the liberty of highlighting some relevant parts: An average 7% reduction […]
A LIMERICK county councillor has saved a 16 year old boy from drowning by diving into the Shannon Estuary to rescue him. The Limerick Leader reports that the teenager was swimming at Ringmoylan Pier when he got into trouble and began struggling. Local councillor Emmett O’Brien jumped in and pulled him to safety. A member of […]
A government advisory group says that the direct provision system will cost some €200 million to provide in 2020. A Briefing note on the ongoing work of the Advisory Group on Direct Provision, which is being Chaired by Dr Catherine Day, is seeking costings from Government on what “an alternative system would look like.” The Advisory […]
The push from several quarters to start tearing down statues of Irish historical figures and rename GAA clubs has come under fire from a TD who said “it’s like the Black and Tans controversy all over again”. Mattie McGrath, the independent TD from Tipperary, hit out at calls from left-wing politicians and agitators – and also […]
You do not have to be a member of people before profit to know that this is a big no-no. It is the rough equivalent of going to mass and publicly spitting out the host after communion. It is not against the law, or anything, but it is horrendously offensive: The 'n-word' has been used […]