Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman announced “additional funding” to help “receive and accommodate” asylum seekers in #Budget2025. Asked how much the State has spent already on asylum accommodation since the start of the Ukraine war, he replied: “I can get that for you.”
Minister Heather Humphreys denies that the government announcing the biggest Social Protection budget ever right before an election is an attempt to buy votes: “It’s about supporting people.” Question by Ben Scallan
The Small Firms Association, which seeks to represent Irish small businesses, tells Gript ahead of the budget that in recent years businesses have been hit with an “avalanche of regulation”.
“We can’t let them win.”
“The extent of this repair work is not fully scoped at this stage.”
“Gardaí are appealing for any witnesses to this collision to come forward.”
Investigations ongoing.
“People experiencing homelessness don’t have a line of sight towards a home.”
Large organisations in the private sector do not generally pluck a teacher from a school in Kerry to manage them. So why does the electorate do that, with the department of education?
“Young people should not be forced to depend on older voters…”
“Hopping, Jumping Snacks.”
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