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“My concern is the challenge of using the pronouns.”
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Half of the law-and-order pledges Fianna Fáil made in its 2019 local election manifesto have re-appeared in their 2024 manifesto. Ben Scallan asks Education Minister Norma Foley why the public should believe her party will achieve these if they didn’t over the last 5 years.
I’m increasingly nervous about a prediction I made at the start of the year.
Senior government figures, such as Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin and Fine Gael Senator Regina Doherty, have said that Ireland should discuss lowering the voting age to 16. Ben Scallan asks Doherty if this makes sense, given that 16-year-olds aren’t even allowed to drink.
Department of Education figures.
“Ideology masquerading as science.”
“Brainwashing.”
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day, everyone, and thanks as ever for your readership
“Power and privilege.”
Education Minister Norma Foley is asked about the Leaving Cert calculated grades system, where students’ individual results were “checked and reviewed” based on traits like gender and socio-economic status to ensure “equitable” outcomes. Question by Ben Scallan.
Fianna Fáil Education Minister Norma Foley responds to criticism from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard that she was “stalling” on the School Transport Review. Question by Ben Scallan.
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