The Social Democrats will “absolutely” support Ruth Coppinger’s bill seeking legal recognition for “non-binary” genders, the party’s health spokesman Padraig Rice has told Gript.
Referendum row.
“We’re not Switzerland”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin shoots down the idea of any sort of referendum on the Triple Lock, saying that under Ireland’s political system, politicians can change the policy “if that is our wish”, because “we’re democratically elected.”
“There’s a clear view that you bring to this questioning…that’s certainly not neutral language”: Tánaiste Simon Harris hits back at Ben Scallan’s question as he is asked about the three-day wait.
Affirmed.
Revolutionary relic.
People Before Profit refuse to answer a Gript question about the Triple Lock, refusing to speak to Ben Scallan and dismissing the question through their press officer. An Irish Times journalist then repeats Gript’s question, which Paul Murphy immediately answers.
Scientific heritage.
New proposal.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he has “no issue” with the Government doing research into the potential free speech impact of misinformation regulations.
“An Garda Síochána has discussed this matter with me.”
“Famously couldn’t tell dreams from reality.”