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Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it’s important to be “honest” about the high levels of immigration Ireland has seen recently, adding: “I don’t think this is going to change any time soon.” She also expands on her definition of “far-right.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“I told them that my commitment was to Europe.”
Garda Detective Superintendent Ian Lackey discusses Irish authorities’ experience of female genital mutilation (FGM) – the practice of injuring a woman or girl’s genitals for “non-medical reasons” with “no health benefit.” He says it is “deeply engrained” in many cultures. #gript
“Measures introduced in Budget 2024 lacked transparency.”
“It is bad news.”
“I’ve been called a racist for mentioning it.”
“I have full support and confidence in the Minister for Justice.”
“You’re obsessed with hate speech”: Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin bats away a question by Ben Scallan about whether calling for the destruction of Israel would count as “hate speech” under his bill. He added: “I’m not interested in the legislation.” #gript
“Everybody is not happy with the status quo.”
“We have to have a radical rethink.”
Negotiating as part of the EU.
“This is happening in a Western liberal democracy.”
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