A commitment to establish a Citizens’ Assembly on education was a core feature of the recent general election manifesto of the Green Party. This proposal was based on its belief that there is a fundamental “need to re-evaluate the outcomes of education” and to bring about “structural changes” at all levels of our education […]
The politicians have headed off on their holidays for the next six weeks, which would, in normal circumstances, be a cause for populist annoyance: it’s well for them heading off on six weeks of holidays with the country in the state it is, etc etc. But this year, the public should breathe a sigh of […]
What’s the world coming to when you can’t trust a politician to cut their own salary without actually increasing it by accident? Clarified this evening: voluntary pay cuts taken by the previous Govts lapsed when new Govt was formed, so today's 10% is effectively a renewal of those cuts. e.g. Taoiseach's salary €207,590; Varadkar had […]
The result of the Green Party leadership contest, had it been narrated by David Attenborough, would have seen the magnificent old naturalist whispering into the microphone about Eamon Ryan something along the lines of “the old male has seen off his rival, for now, but it has come at a steep cost. Wounded and bruised, […]
In his defence, if you had to sit through one of Richard Boyd Barrett’s lengthy speeches about the oppressed proletariat of Dun Laoghaire, you’d probably consider having a quick forty winks as well. And goodness knows, anybody who’s worked in an office knows about the dangers of getting the food sleeps after a hearty lunch. […]
Should Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman publicly distance himself from UK campaigner Peter Tatchell, after this week’s controversy? VOTE in our Poll below and leave your comments here and on social media.
Former Love/Hate Star John Connors tweeted a question yesterday which, on the face of it, would leave you scratching your head. The new minister for children idolises who, exactly? https://twitter.com/johnconnors1990/status/1278284142757785600 The gentleman in question is Peter Tatchell, a colourful character, who has been an LGBT rights activist in the UK since the early 1980s, and […]
This is getting remarkably little scrutiny, after Irish Times scoop-getter general Fiach Kelly reported it last night: The Greens have widened the eligibility for members who can vote by telephone on the PfG. Was previously only allowed for those outside the country. Now members who have not received ballot paper can vote by phone. https://t.co/UKsBU23wJG […]
There are some things that are inarguably true about the policies of the Green Party, and their priorities in Government, but that rarely get mentioned. It’s important to catalogue them, every now and again. For example: It is true that if Ireland was to cease to exist, and produce no emissions at all, it would […]
Two ways of looking at this: On the one hand, it’s the personification of the electoral price the Greens will pay for entering coalition. If Saoirse McHugh, of all people, can’t support them, then how likely is your average suburban dripster to do so? On the other hand, given her record of contradicting the party […]
Climate change is only a top priority for 8% of voters according to a new poll from Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll. In fact, it’s only a leading concern for 4% of Fianna Fáil voters, with the same percentage of Fine Gael supporters choosing the issue as the most important task facing the government. When voters […]
After the agreement of a programme for Government, are you more hopeful or worried about the next five years? VOTE in our Poll below and leave your comments here and on social media.