To the extent that Fine Gael is winning back votes, it is winning them back from people who want to see some change, but not loads of change.
“That happens in elections.”
The Irish government currently gives funding to political parties that run “people of diversity” as candidates, while FF’s 2024 local election manifesto calls for mandatory “gender targets” in local government boards. Gript’s Ben Scallan asks Micheál Martin about this.
FLASHBACK: A Fianna Fáil Senator previously said there’s “no question” but that 16-year-olds would vote for the government due to their climate policies, while a Sinn Féin TD said 16s should vote as they’re “more engaged” with issues like climate change and Black Lives Matter.
No rhyme or reason.
“Vital support.”
Described Ahern as a “peace builder.”
“The Department is not forcing them to leave the country.”
Asked why Ireland is raising carbon tax when its emissions are a fraction of a percent of the world total, Finance Minister Michael McGrath says he hears this point “quite often”. However, he says “We have to play our part” because “we are part of a collective European Union.”
Elections are hard, unless you have key advantages.
Ludicrous.
Too many people hear “we’re bringing in legislation to protect retail workers from assault” and shrug their shoulders in acceptance