Aontú has slammed RTÉ’s decision to exclude the party from the televised Leaders’ debates. Describing the decision as a “modern day lockout”, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, said the move as a serious mistake by the broadcaster and questioned the reasoning behind the decision. An Teachta Tóibín stated: “There are 8 political parties organised on a […]
The most extraordinary thing about this story is not that the Abortion Rights Campaign has produced a booklet telling journalists how they must talk about stories about abortion; it’s that they apparently feel that there’s a problem for their side in the media that requires correction. Is there? The decision to produce a whole booklet […]
Kerry’s Michael Healy-Rae has just released this beauty ahead of February’s General Election, taking full advantage of the Wolfe Tone’s resurgent ‘Come out ye Black and Tans’.
It’s probably not a well-known fact that bulletproof vests have a use-by date, and that after that date passes, they cannot be trusted to stop a bullet. But it’s the absolute truth. This is because most bulletproof vests are made using Kevlar, which is a chemical compound like any other, and can degrade: “Like any […]
Good news for President Trump today as he receives praise from a well-known Irish sports star, who obviously recognises greatness when he sees it: Phenomenal President. Quite possibly the USA 🐐. Most certainly one of them anyway, as he sits atop the shoulders of many amazing giants that came before him. No easy feet.Early stages […]
An independent candidate for Sligo-Leitrim, says the controversy over the pension gap – where those retiring at 65 are now being forced to sign on the dole because the official pension age has been raised to 66 – shows the government’s disregard for its people. Bernie O’Hara says she would demand a review of the retirement […]
Peadar Tóibín, leader of Aontú, has urged the electorate to “think outside the political cartel” of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, and to vote for its 25 candidates on February 8th. The party is hoping to build on the success of the general election last year, and says that the current government, supported by Fianna […]
Pro-life groups have welcomed the decision of a Tyrone priest to refuse the use of a church hall for a prominent Sinn Féín meeting. The party’s Vice President, Michelle O’Neill was to attend the meeting at a hall in St Patrick’s Church in Coalisland, but parish priest Fr Eugene O’Neill intervened to withdraw the use […]
A new Muslim cultural centre will be built in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary after An Bord Pleanála rejected the appeals of a group of local residents.
Joe Loughnane, who is standing in the coming election for PBP in Galway, has put out a statement admitting that a recording of him saying that he had “sorted a lot of drugs for a lot of people in this city” was legitimate and that he had made that statement. He says that he only […]
In some ways it’s not surprising that the Immigrant Council of Ireland (2018 income: €1m, most of it from Government and EU grants) would be taking an active part in the general election campaign, trying to make the case for policies that favour immigrants and asylum seekers. That is, after all, their job, and the […]
Claim – Minister Regina Doherty personally ensured that tips in our hospitality sector are paid to employees and not withheld. Verdict – Untrue. Background to the Claim Minister Regina Doherty has been distributing leaflets which say that the Minister has personally “ensured that tips in our hospitality sector are paid to employees and not […]