“We have international obligations”: Irish Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien refuses to say whether Ireland can accept another 100,000 asylum seekers, while Minister Paschal Donohoe says “we will find the money” to support asylum seekers despite “challenges.” #gript
Minister Catherine Martin defends State broadcasters like RTÉ, claiming that they “strengthen democracy,” and that during Covid they provided “excellent factual information.” #gript #RTEgate
Issues related to a clawback provision in the grant led mortgage providers to refuse to allow grants on mortgaged properties.
“On a Departmental basis.”
Violation of EU regulations.
“Professionally disrespected.”
“A very difficult decision.”
“Ensuring Ireland’s resilience will be critical in the years ahead.”
Training to happen “on European soil.”
Unbridled insanity.
“I deeply regret any embarrassment that I have caused Paschal.”
Irish politicians talk all they want about democratic principles. But what do people’s votes really mean if leaders don’t keep their political promises? Ben Scallan comments.