The Green Party has told Gript that the €72 million Basic Income for the Arts scheme is “cost neutral” to the State, because without it, many recipients would simply “have to go back into the social welfare system and seek jobseekers allowance”:
“It is about eliminating stigma of social welfare.”
“It is a criminal offence.”
“Our response…will define this nation.”
“Environmental NGOs are a vital cog in our planning system”: Ministers Darragh O’Brien & Malcolm Noonan defend controversial NGOs like An Taisce – a serial housing objector – being given a “special position” within the planning process. Question by Ben Scallan.