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.”
Children’s Books Ireland and RTÉ recently promoted a reading list featuring controversial book “What’s the T?”, which promotes inappropriate sexual content aimed at 15-year-olds. Five different Sinn Féin TDs say they can’t comment on this as they aren’t aware of the book.
“White privilege is a reality”: Social Democrats TDs back up their party colleague Sinead Gibney and agree that “we live in a racist society.”
Mounting costs.
Policy scrutiny.
“I guess expecting a Senior Cabinet Minister to defend the merits of his own Government’s policies is too much to ask. That would be an ecumenical matter.” BEN SCALLAN comments on Media Minister Patrick O’Donovan’s continued evasions.
Transparency row.