Tánaiste Micheál Martin denies that Catherine Martin’s “women in the home” claim was an example of “misinformation,” saying that describing it as such was a “complete over-the-top reaction.” Question by Ben Scallan.
“You’re obsessed with hate speech”: Irish Foreign Affairs Minister Micheál Martin bats away a question by Ben Scallan about whether calling for the destruction of Israel would count as “hate speech” under his bill. He added: “I’m not interested in the legislation.” #gript
“We would be removing the veto power of the Security Council.”
When asked about the abuses of Ireland’s asylum system by illegal migrants with no documents, Tánaiste Micheál Martin says “We have international obligations,” adding that the issue shouldn’t be “reduced” to a “simplistic narrative.” Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
Tánaiste agrees to meet IFA delegation
PSNI Chief Constable resigns
“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
USC: “Unwanted Shameless Charge.”
Longer than Department previously stated
Dáil debate
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.”