“We stand firmly against illegal migration.”
Leo Varadkar says it’s a “far-right myth” and “misinformation” to claim that refugees in Europe have to stop at the first safe country they enter. But numerous politicians from his own government have been saying this for years. Ben Scallan comments #gript
Education Minister Norma Foley refuses to say if she agrees with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s claim that, some sex education books in Ireland aren’t age appropriate, or to say whether she’s received much correspondence from parents on the matter. Question by Ben Scallan. #gript
“We would be removing the veto power of the Security Council.”
“I think everyone knows that.”
“You’ll always have a certain amount of vacancy.”
“I don’t want to comment on individual cases”: After a brief interruption, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar answers whether he takes responsibility for children waiting years for scoliosis surgery – a problem that then-Health Minister Simon Harris said would be solved by 2017. #gript
“Sometimes people have their application for refugee status refused, but they will be granted leave to remain”: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar admits that some migrants are allowed to stay in Ireland even after their asylum claim is rejected, even if “they’re not genuine refugees.” #gript
“Also undersea cables.”
“Prices rose faster than incomes did.”
“The few who dare must speak and speak again.”
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends disregarding the results of the public consultation on “hate speech” laws, arguing that “very often” such consultations are hijacked by “campaigning groups” and are not “reflective of public opinion.” #gript