While Irish politicians were telling the public that it was a “red herring” to suggest the recent referendums may impact on immigration, FOI emails tell a very different story. “These people can never talk about the dangers of misinformation ever again,” says Ben Scallan.
Below is a collated collection of some of the documents Gript recently recieved, following an FOI, and then an appeal against the refusal of that FOI, from the Department of Justice. We had asked for information regarding the following: 1 – Any correspondence to or from any assistant secretary in the Department which contains references […]
Too many people hear “we’re bringing in legislation to protect retail workers from assault” and shrug their shoulders in acceptance
“There has always been music that is quite violent in its language”: During a press event on knife crime, Justice Minister Helen McEntee is asked if she is aware of the impact of violent “drill” music in the UK and its rise in Ireland.
Two-tier system
“Is this not a ridiculous situation?”: Justice Minister Helen McEntee is asked whether it makes sense for violent biological males who have threatened to attack women to be able to identify as women under Irish law. Question by Ben Scallan.
“We can provide an opportunity to take a look at this again.”
Harris ‘pleased’ to re-appoint McEntee as Justice Minister
His opponents can now plausibly and accurately claim that he in fact endorses McEntee’s record in Justice – not just what she might do in the future but what she has already done in the past.
37,000 Palestinians applied for EU protection
One TD claims it will create a “massive financial costs for Ireland.”
Defending her hate speech bill, Justice Minister Helen McEntee repeatedly claimed that Ireland currently has no laws prohibiting incitement to violence. Ben Scallan asks if this means it’s currently legal in Ireland to call for violence against individuals and groups.