“There are some people who are privileged in society as opposed to others”: Tánaiste Micheál Martin is asked about the SPHE draft curriculum which says that white people, Irish people and males have a “privileged status” in society. Question by @Ben_Scallan: #gript
“Unprecedented pressure”
“We do need a larger public service.”
USC: “Unwanted Shameless Charge.”
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he is “very conscious” of “commitments” made during the 8th Amendment referendum, but declines to say whether he belives reneging on the 3-day wait would be breaking a campaign promise. #gript
“He’s an outright traitor”: Mattie McGrath had exceptionally strong words for Tánaiste Micheál Martin on his comments on the 3-Day Wait, and says it is an “abject disgrace” that the government allowed the abortion bill to progress to the next stage. #gript
“They were economic migrants”: Ex-Irish immigration official Seán Deegan explains why he rejected 99% of asylum claims he heard. #gript
Longer than Department previously stated
Dáil debate
Objectively incorrect.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he doesn’t believe a reduction in the TV licence fee is “on the cards,” because State-funded media like RTÉ is needed to “strengthen democracy.” #gript
“We’ll assess it.”