“Humility-free zone.”
In 2022 Darragh O’Brien accused Carol Nolan of undermining “social cohesion” because she warned that his government’s ‘no cap’ asylum policy would lead to crisis. Asked if Nolan now deserved an apology, Roderic O’Gorman said: “I certainly don’t think she’s owed an apology, no.”
Ludicrous.
Since records began.
“Sometimes rules are applied, sometimes they’re not.”
“Promote more sustainable travel choices.”
“Environmental NGOs are a vital cog in our planning system”: Ministers Darragh O’Brien & Malcolm Noonan defend controversial NGOs like An Taisce – a serial housing objector – being given a “special position” within the planning process. Question by Ben Scallan.
The Irish government is in the process of creating an an “environmental court” which will be staffed by High Court judges in conjunction with the proposed Planning and Development Bill 2023. The Bill, which is almost 700 pages long, is the third largest Bill in the history of the Irish state, and has been described […]
“We have international obligations”: Irish Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien refuses to say whether Ireland can accept another 100,000 asylum seekers, while Minister Paschal Donohoe says “we will find the money” to support asylum seekers despite “challenges.” #gript
Why bother?
The Minister for Housing is, like the whalers of yore, a sudden convert to the cause of conservation:
Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien defends asylum seekers voting in local elections, saying that they should “have a say in relation to local democracy.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript