Photo credit: Houses of the Oireachtas There are, perhaps, few better jobs in Ireland than being a member of Seanad Eireann. It’s true, of course, that the salary (basic pay of €69,474) is not quite at the level of a TD (basic pay of €98,113), but that ignores quite a few other advantages. For example, […]
The 40th anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands on hunger strike on May 5, 1981, brought renewed controversy over his legacy. Former H-Block blanketman Anthony McIntyre published a comm (a message written in tiny writing smuggled out of the prison) from Sands regarding his wish to be buried in another location than the Republican […]
56% of Irish people say they are satisfied with the EU’s covid-19 response – a 15% drop since summer 2020 – according to a new continent-wide poll by Eurobaromater, with many more interesting findings. The report, entitled Public Opinion In The European Union, found that half of all Europeans are unhappy with the EU’s covid-19 […]
Figures released to TD Carol Nolan show that the HSE has spent nearly €7 million on COVID-19 related advertisements since the beginning of the pandemic. Of the €6.9 million spent by the HSE since March 2020, €5.9 million went to purchasing advertisements on television, radio, and in newspapers. The remaining money was spent on outdoor […]
A bill to crack down on Puppy Farms which are breaking the law even as profits “go through the roof!” has passed first stage in the Dail. Aontú’s Dog Breeding Establishments (Amendment) Bill 2021 or the Puppy Farm Bill has passed first stage in the Dáil yesterday. Introducing and speaking on the Bill, Aontú Leader […]
Long standing, and highly respected ex-RTE political editor David Davin Power had a one-word response to this video, yesterday afternoon: “Remarkable”. #China has completed greatest poverty reduction programme in human history, while #Homelessness in the West is at record levels. In last 40 years China bombed nobody or isn't Sanctioning any countries to death – […]
The vaccines, which are expected to be used on under-16’s eventually, will cost the state an estimated €191 million each year and are to be used in 2022 and 2023.
As an instinctive authoritarian with a healthy degree of scepticism about “the youth”, let me just say this: Is it time for a second look at the Social Democrats? A Dublin councillor says a change to drinking laws, and curfews on younger people, could be a solution to anti-social behaviour. Social Democrats councillor for Howth […]
According to the taxpayer funded lobby group which came up with the idea, “Minimum Unit Pricing” for alcohol is a simple enough idea. Here is what they say: “Minimum unit pricing (MUP) is a “floor price” beneath which alcohol cannot legally be sold and is based on the amount of alcohol in a product, measured […]
There has been a strong negative reaction to news that Gardaí in Donegal have set up a dedicated hotline to encourage locals to report parties and other gatherings which might beach the Covid-19 lockdown. Covid-19 cases have been above average for 6 months, and figures from an Garda Síochana show that fines for Donegal residents have been issued at […]
84% of teaching principals had considered stepping down from their position while 70% of principals reported mental health issues as a direct result of their job. Those are some of the stark findings of a major report that has been issued following a survey of 500 working principals by the National Principals Forum. The […]
A new leaflet released by CPsychI says cannabis use can be linked to psychosis, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, depression and anxiety, pointing to increased THC levels as a major factor in the effects of “high-potency” cannabis.