Tánaiste Simon Harris says that it is “disinformation” to say that foreigners get housing ahead of Irish people, but also says he won’t release nationality data for housing lists. Ben Scallan asks: “Why would you say it’s disinformation, but not want to release the figures?”
Speaking on the Plinth.
“The very dull, white, pasty Ireland that I grew up in”: Compilation of Irish politicians discussing “white privilege”, how “we live in a racist society”, and more.
Irish Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan tells Gript: “My Department’s role with Coimisiún na Meán is to make sure that people don’t get their ‘news’ from people who thrive on the advent of fake news, but rather from trusted sources, including our public service broadcaster.”
Public confidence.
“Shameful.”
“We have to name that.”
Conflicting claims.
Calls to action.
Convenient deflection.
Higher bills.
“The events of the last few days in Northern Ireland have filled us with horror.”