From the Union point of view, a Government is rarely weaker than when it is about to face the electorate.
A new report has shown that Irish business insolvencies in 2023 were at their highest level in 5 years. When asked about this, Finance Minister Michael McGrath said that “some businesses which may not have been viable were sustained” during the Covid lockdown by government supports. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“Measures introduced in Budget 2024 lacked transparency.”
“I was responsible for those decisions”: Minister Paschal Donohoe answers questions from Gript Media’s Fatima Gunning about the impact of Covid lockdowns, and whether the public can expect an apology. #gript
When asked if the government is partly responsible for the Parnell Square stabbing and the subsequent #DublinRiots, Minister Paschal Donohoe said “As a member of government you always should accept responsibility for the affairs of our country.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Sinn Féin “speaking with a forked tongue” on taxation – Minister
“I’m going to have to pause before I answer that particular question”: Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe says RTÉ is important to tackle “misinformation,” but declines to say whether that means RTÉ is more truthful than other media outlets when asked. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
How Ireland works?
Irish Minister wouldn’t fund campaign groups that weren’t in line with government plans
“Quite frankly.”
“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
Remembers the “entire construction industry collapsing.”