“The more legislation we have, it makes operating a farm more difficult”: Irish Farmers’ Association President Tim Cullinane on the EU’s highly controversial new climate law, which was supported by all Irish MEPs. #gript
“Non-binary” and “genderfluid” identities included.
“These sites are close to the city centre.”
Accused the government of refusing to take responsibility.
“We need to make sure the children’s hospital gets finished.”
“I don’t want to comment on individual cases”: After a brief interruption, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar answers whether he takes responsibility for children waiting years for scoliosis surgery – a problem that then-Health Minister Simon Harris said would be solved by 2017. #gript
“The law will have massive consequences for planning procedures.”
“Social justice, equity, diversity and sustainability.”
“Decarbonisation programme.”
“This offers clear messaging.”
“I would urge people to carry on paying their license fee”: RTÉ Director General Kevin Bakhurst asked if he will apologise to those convicted of refusing to “subsidise flip flops.” #gript #RTÉgate
“These are the first steps towards helping restore public confidence in RTÉ.”