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Martin’s Leprechaun PR and EU Pageantry couldn’t come at a worse time.
Ireland is to use its new powers as the helm of the European Council to back more online censorship and digital regulations
“The Taoiseach believes that we have a parliamentary system, but at the same time is ignoring his parliamentary party”: Aontú leader Peadar Toibín slams Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s reasoning for not holding a referendum on the Triple Lock.
“We’re not Switzerland”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin shoots down the idea of any sort of referendum on the Triple Lock, saying that under Ireland’s political system, politicians can change the policy “if that is our wish”, because “we’re democratically elected.”
Called for referendum
Holding on …
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he has “no issue” with the Government doing research into the potential free speech impact of misinformation regulations.
Snark between two Fianna Fáil stalwarts
“Making it up as they go along.”
Taoiseach Micheál Martin confirms he believes that children can be transgender, but says he doesn’t want to be drawn into “culture wars like they have in the UK”: Gript – “Do you believe that a child can be transgender?” Taoiseach Micheál Martin – “Yes – I do believe [that].”
“I’ve dealt with that”: Taoiseach Micheál Martin declines to answer a question from Gript about whether he accepts any of the Fianna Fáil backbencher criticisms of his leadership in recent weeks are accurate.
Macron believes parents have been proven incapable of looking after their children online
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