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May Day Protest in Cork heard from broad range of speakers

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While the specific focus of this protest was vaccine passports, the variety of placards on display gave evidence of multifarious agendas among the participants.

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A poll of French citizens has found 58% support a controversial warning issued by a group of active and retired military personnel that the country is close to "civil war" due to Islamic fundamentalism.

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French poll: Majority support generals' warning that "civil war" is close | Gript

A Harris Interactive poll of French citizens has found 58 per cent of respondents support a controversial warning issued by a group of active and retired military personnel that the country is close to "civil war" due to Islamic fundamentalism.

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ON THIS DAY: 3 May 1916: Thomas MacDonagh, Leader in the 1916 Rising, was executed

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ON THIS DAY: 3 May 1916: Thomas MacDonagh, Leader in the 1916 Rising, was executed | Gript

Thomas MacDonagh was born in Cloughjordan, Co Tipperary, to Joseph McDonagh, a schoolmaster, and Mary Parker.

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MATT TREACY: Ógra Shinn Féin and the celebration of Red Army terror

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Why are Ógra Shinn Féin celebrating a Army that terrorised so many people? | Gript

The Ógra might also be advised to read the founding document of their own party.

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Around 200 peaceful protesters gathered in Dublin city centre on Saturday amid significant Garda presence for the latest in a series of anti-lockdown protests. Demonstrations also took place in Cork and other centres. Chants included: - "Harris, Micheál and Leo out!" - "End the lockdown!" - "What do we want? Freedom! When do we want it? Now!" #gript

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Around 200 peaceful protesters gathered in Dublin city centre on Saturday amid significant Garda presence for the latest in a series of anti-lockdown protest...

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The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland have said cannabis use poses the “gravest threat to the mental health of young people in Ireland today”, with some doctors reporting drug use among children as young as seven.

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Psychiatrists say cannabis is "gravest threat" to youths' mental health | Gript

A new leaflet released by CPsychI says cannabis use can be linked to psychosis, self-harm, suicidal behaviour, depression and anxiety, pointing to increased THC levels as a major factor in the effects of "high-potency" cannabis.

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ON THIS DAY: 4 May 1916: Poet and Revolutionary, was executed for his leadership of the Easter Rising

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ON THIS DAY: 4 May 1916: Poet and Revolutionary, was executed for his leadership of the Easter Rising | Gript

Joseph Plunkett was executed on May 4th 1916, with William Pearse, Edward Daly and Michael O'Hanrahan, for their role in the Easter Rising

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Taiwan's Minister of Health writes on the need for the WHO to acknowledge Taiwan's contributions to the international community in the areas of public health, disease prevention, and the human right to health. #gript

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Taiwan can help the world build a resilient and inclusive global health system | Gript

Taiwan's Minister of Health on the need for the WHO to acknowledge Taiwan's contributions to public health

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Multiple Gardai - including a serving sergeant - have expressed concerns to Gript that so-called "pandemic policing" is damaging the image of the organisation and its relationship with the public

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Gardai say “Pandemic policing” damaging image of force - Gript

Concerns.

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84% of Teaching Principals have considered resigning their positions

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84% of Teaching Principals have considered resigning their positions | Gript

Stark findings of a major report that has been issued following a survey of 500 working principals by the National Principals Forum.

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A former judge has warned the UK's Law Commission that, by seeking only a “limited range” of views, “unbalanced” hate crime laws built on “contentious and controversial sociological theories” would be a likely outcome of their deliberations.

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Trans groups have "too much say" on hate crime laws - UK judge | Gript

The Law Commission is considering whether the list of protected groups should be expanded under current hate crime laws in the UK.

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‘Snitchline’? Donegal’s Covid Breaches Hotline under fire

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'Snitchline'? Donegal's Covid Breaches Hotline under fire | Gript

There has been a strong negative reaction to news that Gardaí in Donegal have set up a dedicated hotline to encourage locals to report parties and other gatherings which might beach the Covid-19 lockdown. Covid-19 cases have been above average for 6 months…

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MATT TREACY: RTÉ’s “exploring racism” series is self-serving nonsense

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RTÉ’s “exploring racism” series is self-serving nonsense - Gript

It’s really just more of the “passive aggressive” approach to what they really want, which is to shut up anyone who has the temerity to question where all this is really directed.

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The EU Commission has said it will “continue to monitor Amazon’s behaviour” in regards to corporation tax.

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Amazon didn't pay corporation tax in Europe despite €44bn revenue | Gript

“Amazon pays all the taxes required in every country where we operate,” the spokesman said.

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Minimum Alcohol Pricing solves a problem which does not exist, by taking money out of your pockets and giving it as free profit to Supermarkets. Here's John McGuirk with the six-point case against the Government's "worst idea yet":
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Minimum Alcohol Pricing: The Government’s worst idea yet | Gript

Awful. Just terrible beyond words.

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The vaccines, which are expected to be used on under-16’s eventually, will cost the state an estimated €191 million each year.

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Ireland to buy 10 million Pfizer vaccines in 2022 & 2023 | Gript

The vaccines, which are expected to be used on under-16's eventually, will cost the state an estimated €191 million each year and are to be used in 2022 and 2023.

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Will we be working until we're 75 because we're not having enough children to pay for pensions?

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Will we be working until we're 75 because we're not having enough children to pay for pensions?

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“If I don’t steal it, someone else will steal it,” the Israeli settler tells the Palestinian owner. “So why are you yelling at me?”

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WATCH: "If I don't steal your house, someone else will" - Israeli settler | Gript

“No one is allowed to steal my home!” al-Kurd responds.

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GEOFFREY SUMNER: Why the Lockdown Legislation must not be extended

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Why the Lockdown Legislation must not be extended | Gript

The legislation which permits lockdowns was set to expire on 9th November last, but the Oireachtas extended it. It is expected the government will push for it to be extended yet again, beyond the current expiry date of 9th June. That should not happen. The…

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MATT TREACY: PP and Vox big winners in Madrid election seen as vote on lockdown

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