“We do need a larger public service.”
“The complaint was not of sufficient gravity to warrant investigation.”
“Sometimes people have their application for refugee status refused, but they will be granted leave to remain”: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admits that some migrants are allowed to stay in Ireland even after their asylum claim is rejected, even if “they’re not genuine refugees.” #gript
“He’s an outright traitor”: Mattie McGrath had exceptionally strong words for Tánaiste Micheál Martin on his comments on the 3-Day Wait, and says it is an “abject disgrace” that the government allowed the abortion bill to progress to the next stage. #gript
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he doesn’t believe a reduction in the TV licence fee is “on the cards,” because State-funded media like RTÉ is needed to “strengthen democracy.” #gript
“We’ll assess it.”
“Why should voters trust you?”: Tánaiste Micheál Martin is asked if his government intends to go back on campaign promises made during the 8th Amendment referendum regarding restrictions around abortion, like the 3-day wait. #gript
Soft power does not need ‘public consultations’
Raging against a law that restricts civil liberties would barely cost Sinn Fein a single vote and would likely win it many more than it ultimately lost.
To modify an old saying: Just because they’re out to get you doesn’t mean you didn’t do anything wrong.
If this is corruption, it is a funny kind of corruption indeed.
“Never say never,” he said previously.