Political choices, in the case of the Donegal case, that left a man free who should not have been at liberty in this country, or any other.
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it’s important to be “honest” about the high levels of immigration Ireland has seen recently, adding: “I don’t think this is going to change any time soon.” She also expands on her definition of “far-right.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Garda Detective Superintendent Ian Lackey discusses Irish authorities’ experience of female genital mutilation (FGM) – the practice of injuring a woman or girl’s genitals for “non-medical reasons” with “no health benefit.” He says it is “deeply engrained” in many cultures. #gript
By any measure, this is an extraordinary increase in the demand on the asylum system in a very short timeframe.
Minister for Justice
The Labour Party doesn’t have many electoral niches left. This might be one they’d be happy to volubly occupy.
Rural Independents’ Motion
“I’ve been called a racist for mentioning it.”
Rural Independents lead long-overdue debate on Ireland’s immigration
Immigration is now ranked as one of the top four issues for voters.
“Whole country talking”
Happening now.