The truth is that it was the politicians who didn’t understand – why they were having these votes, what the point of them was, or why people had the concerns that they did.
Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness says that the government’s current immigration policy is “simply shambolic” and is “giving rise to a huge public reaction that is negative.”
“An awful lot of money.”
Roderic O’Gorman said that progressive groups who weren’t supporting a ‘Yes’ vote in the referendum would have to explain why. Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness says this “sounded like a threat,” and that O’Gorman was “out of order.” He added that he is personally voting ‘No’.
“The Department, in conjunction with the NCSC, will continue its investigation.”
“That’s my personal position.”
Fianna Fáil Education Minister Norma Foley responds to criticism from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard that she was “stalling” on the School Transport Review. Question by Ben Scallan.
“There is no sense of urgency from the Minister here.”
“We need to make it mandatory.”
“A blind eye cannot be shown to certain actions by Beijing.”
“It’s important that we ensure there is reasonable access to cash across society.”
China, eat your heart out.