Illegal migrant given status in UK kills daughter in Wexford
Cultural differences
“Damaging.”
Confusion
In Dublin today Germany’s Finance Minister spoke to Ireland’s Michael McGrath about ending illegal migration: “The people do not accept this. The solution is control…We stop illegal migration into our welfare state…we make the choice who we invite into our labour market.”
Government has “no plan”
Justice Minister Helen McEntee says it’s important to be “honest” about the high levels of immigration Ireland has seen recently, adding: “I don’t think this is going to change any time soon.” She also expands on her definition of “far-right.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“Do you think this situation is OK?”: Irish Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys is asked why long-term unemployed migrants, such as the Algerian person of interest in the Parnell Square stabbing, are allowed to remain in the State. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“That awkward moment when you’re so opposed to the government, that you march with them to support their policies, while using their election slogans.” @Ben_Scallan on the #IrelandForAll march in Dublin on Saturday.
Eamon Ryan has said that Ireland’s mass immigration policies threaten the country’s climate targets, but that he thinks both goals can be achieved. Ben Scallan reacts.
Showers not segregated by age or sex.
“We must start planning for being an island of 10 million people.”