Does being a ‘cultural icon’ entitle you to a ‘paedophile pass’?
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Writing on the (belated) conviction of John McClean, the Terenure rugby coach, John McGuirk raised important questions around how and why McClean managed to avoid sanction or prosecution despite the basic facts of the matter being known to all and sundry…
TRSI 198 - An accidental discharge of policy
9 more weeks of lockdown; the unemployment rates hits numbers that don't even look real; and the wonderful revelation that there's nothing stopping you from privately buying vaccines.
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9 more weeks of lockdown; the unemployment rates hits numbers that don't even look real; and the wonderful revelation that there's nothing stopping you from privately buying vaccines.
https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-198-an-accidental-discharge-of-policy/
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TRSI 198 - An accidental discharge of policy | Gript
9 more weeks of lockdown; the unemployment rates hits numbers that don’t even look real; and the wonderful revelation that there’s nothing stopping you from privately buying vaccines. Related Posts:Migrant policy in crisis as Ballinamore begins…Comment PolicyCookie…
“It will be slow, we’ll be cautious, because we have to monitor the effect on the virus,” he said.
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Taoiseach: Pubs & restaurants might re-open in mid-summer | Gript
"It will be slow, we’ll be cautious, because we have to monitor the effect on the virus," he said.
Italy's public broadcaster yesterday released the full text of the contract between AstraZeneca and the EU.
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Full text of the AstraZeneca Contract with the EU | Gript
An investigative reporting team at Italy’s national broadcaster RAI yesterday released the full text of the contract between AstraZeneca and the EU. A partially redacted version of the contract was released by the European Commission in January, and that…
ON THIS DAY: 20 FEBRUARY 1979: Shankill Butchers sentenced to life imprisonment
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ON THIS DAY: 20 FEBRUARY 1979: Shankill Butchers sentenced to life imprisonment - Gript
The Shankill Butchers were a group of 11 loyalists, many of whom were members of the Ulster Volunteer Force, which operated out of drinking dens in the Shankill Road area of Belfast hence the name.
WATCH: Gym owner’s response to 9 more weeks lockdown goes viral
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Alejo José G. Sison: Master and commander: the dialectic of human-AI engagement
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Master and commander: the dialectic of human-AI engagement | Gript
Artificial intelligence replaces human capabilities to the detriment of mankind.
TRSI 199 - Every day is exactly the same
Mary Robinson may just be getting old; Ireland becomes the world's largest open plan prison; AstraZeneca contract shows EU has waived the right to bring AstraZeneca to court for delays; Martin deals a kindness to the restaurant industry.
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Mary Robinson may just be getting old; Ireland becomes the world's largest open plan prison; AstraZeneca contract shows EU has waived the right to bring AstraZeneca to court for delays; Martin deals a kindness to the restaurant industry.
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Mary Robinson may just be getting old; Ireland becomes the world’s largest open plan prison; AstraZeneca contract shows EU has waived the right to bring AstraZeneca to court for delays; Martin deals a kindness to the restaurant industry. https://www.…
The EU alone has hoarded 2.6 billion vaccine doses, which would be enough to vaccinate every European citizen twice, with 500 million jabs left over, according to the report.
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Rich countries’ 1bn vaccine stockpile leaves little for 3rd world, report says | Gript
The world’s wealthiest countries are monopolising over half of the current and projected supply of vaccines, leaving poorer countries struggling to acquire their own batches, an anti-poverty report found on Friday. 10 wealthy countries so far have administered…
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said that the DUP will be launching a legal challenge to the Northern Ireland protocol of the EU-UK Brexit deal.
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DUP planning to launch a legal challenge against the Brexit deal | Gript
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Arlene Foster has said that the DUP will be launching a legal challenge to the Northern Ireland protocol of the EU-UK Brexit deal. The North’s First Minister said that she would be joining ranks with “like-minded” unionists…
PROF RAY KINSELLA: As Ulster Bank departs, what’s next for Irish mortgage holders?
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As Ulster Bank departs, what’s next for Irish mortgage holders? | Gript
It is no surprise that Ulster Bank is finally winding down and exiting the Irish market. The Bank has shown great commitment to Ireland and to maintaining an active presence in the Irish banking market, especially over the last decade. It has invested serious…
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has ruled out the idea of making treatment programmes for prison sex offenders mandatory, despite previously supporting sexual consent classes for primary school students.
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McEntee rules out mandatory treatment for jailed sex offenders | Gript
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has ruled out the idea of making treatment programmes for prison sex offenders mandatory, despite previously supporting sexual consent classes for primary school students. According to the Irish Prison Service, just one out…
Ireland's forest parks, and beauty spots, had no shortage of people in them this weekend, writes John McGuirk. As public confidence rises, and observance of strict lockdown collapses, Government is going to have to relax restrictions more quickly
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Is observance of lockdown rules….. collapsing? | Gript
It's all right, I'm careful.
The rate at which doses are being administered has nearly doubled since the HSE made daily information available.
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Vaccine Update: 71,000 vaccine doses administered over 7 days | Gript
Ireland’s vaccination numbers continue to rise with 71,730 vaccines administered between Saturday the 13th and Friday the 19th of February – the last day we have data for. 36,267 of those were first doses, with 35,463 being second doses. The average number…
Finally: Politicians are set to get a pay rise taking the basic annual salary for a TD to €100k per annum. Isn't it good to see some people, at least, doing well in these tough times?
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Good News: Hard working TDs set for pay rise to €100k | Gript
Finally.
Around 160,000 hospitality workers have been “devastated” by the news that they will not be able to return to work until mid-summer, according to Irish hoteliers.
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160,000 hospitality workers “devastated” by mid-summer re-opening announcement, industry says | Gript
Around 160,000 hospitality workers have been “devastated” by the news that they will not be able to return to work until mid-summer, according to Irish hoteliers. Taoiseach Micheál Martin dropped the bombshell announcement over the weekend, stating that around…
acebook has shut down numerous social media accounts advertising a “lockdown rave” on St. Patrick’s Day, at the request of Fine Gael.
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Fine Gael calls on Facebook to shut down social media accounts promoting Paddy’s Day rave | Gript
Facebook has shut down numerous social media accounts advertising a “lockdown rave” on St. Patrick’s Day, at the request of Fine Gael. According to the event’s social media accounts, the rave is to be held somewhere around the Kildare-Dublin area on March…
Twitters bars Bishop after he opposed Assisted Suicide
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Twitters blocks Bishop after he opposed Assisted Suicide | Gript
Twitter has barred a Catholic Bishop from posting after he wrote a tweet opposing Assisted Suicide.
Immigrant Council founder brought man arrested in human trafficking operation to Ireland on work visa
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Immigrant Council founder brought man arrested in human trafficking operation to Ireland on work visa - Gript
Last week, we treated you to a taste of one of the many conferences and workshops which you pay for in order for others to tell you to buck up your ideas. Specifically, groups like the Immigrant Council of Ireland are worried that you aren’t woke enough…
"The difference between Ireland and the UK may only end up being a few months - but "a few months" means they get a summer, and we do not.
It's a catastrophic Irish political failure."
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It's a catastrophic Irish political failure."
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Brutal: Boris sets end date as Ireland extends lockdown | Gript
Contrasts.