Polish region votes to reject "LGBT ideology" despite loss of EU funds likely
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Polish region votes to reject "LGBT ideology" despite loss of EU funds likely | Gript
The councils say that the declaration has been misunderstood and may need to be rewritten
One major thing that separates Ireland from other countries is that in Ireland, our restrictions have an absurd moral tinge, writes John McGuirk, where NPHET decides that football is good, but music is bad:
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https://gript.ie/nphets-moral-guardian-role-is-no-longer-sustainable/
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NPHET’s “moral guardian” role is no longer sustainable | Gript
Inconsistent.
Live entertainment facing wipe-out says McGrath
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Live entertainment facing wipe-out says McGrath - Gript
Taoiseach 'harsh and uncaring attitude '
A statistical report from Eurostat has shown that Ireland has experienced the highest increase in house prices between 2010 and 2019. Irish house prices are now 80% higher than the EU average, up from being 18% higher in 2010.
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https://gript.ie/irish-house-prices-rents-massively-higher-than-eu-average-report/
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Massive Increase in Irish House Prices/Rent Above EU Average: Report - Gript
Ireland has also witnessed the third highest increase in rents over the period between the first quarter of 2010
The ICCL are certain that a woman’s supposed right to choose abortion is so hallowed that it should trump not only the little one’s right to life, but also the right to protest their death.
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IRONY: Civil Liberties NGO wants ban on abortion protests near hospitals - Gript
Ideology over justice.
Greece and Turkey build walls to prevent Afghans entering after crisis
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Greece and Turkey build walls to prevent Afghans entering after crisis | Gript
Our borders will remain safe and inviolable," he told reporters.
The arrival of Strongbow was described in the Annals of Ulster as “the beginning of the woes of Ireland”.
ON THIS DAY: 23 AUGUST 1170: ARRIVAL OF STRONGBOW
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ON THIS DAY: 23 AUGUST 1170: ARRIVAL OF STRONGBOW
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ON THIS DAY: 23 AUGUST 1170: Arrival of Strongbow - Gript
Richard de Clare, nicknamed Strongbow invaded Ireland to continue the earlier Norman invasion of 1169. Diarmait Mac Murchada was ousted as king of Leinster by a coalition led by the High King, Ruaidrí Ua Conchobair.
POLL: Do you support the Government's Climate Action plan, which plans to reduce Ireland's emissions by 50% by 2030?
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POLL: Do you support the Government's Climate Action plan, which plans to reduce Ireland's emissions by 50% by 2030? | Gript
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Department of Justice prioritised NGO staff for Afghanistan Refugee Programme
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Department of Justice prioritised NGO staff for Afghanistan Refugee Programme | Gript
The Immigration notice also refers to those seeking to bring an elderly dependent to live with them in the state.
The World Health Organisation might not have gotten much right since the pandemic began, writes John McGuirk, but their opposition to so-called "booster" shots is perfectly rational:
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https://gript.ie/world-health-organisation-hold-off-on-those-covid-booster-shots-please/
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World Health Organisation: Hold off on those Covid booster shots, please - Gript
Halt.
As Australia shoots dogs to stop Covid, John McGuirk writes that it is "hard to know whether Australia is a real country, or an imaginary place invented by NPHET to make the Irish Government seem like a benevolent and kind alternative":
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https://gript.ie/australias-new-plan-to-stop-covid-shoot-stray-dogs/
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Australia’s new plan to stop Covid: Shoot stray dogs | Gript
Massacre.
The popular blue surgical face masks that have been commonly used throughout the pandemic are only 10% effective at preventing Covid infection, a new study has shown.
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Study: Blue surgical face masks only 10% effective at stopping covid - Gript
Joe Biden's former COVID-19 advisor warned earlier this month that “many of the face cloth coverings that people wear are not very effective.”
Report: Afghan refugee crisis may make 2015 look like “a walk in the park”
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Report: Afghan refugee crisis may make 2015 look like “a walk in the park” | Gript
Current 2.6 million figure of displaced Afghanis worldwide could easily double over the next 2 years.
British police have painted gay pride rainbows on the side of their squad cars in an effort to tackle alleged online “hate crime.”
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Scallan
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UK police cars painted with gay pride rainbows to fight online “hate crime” | Gript
The deputy chief constable spearheading the move has pronouns in her bio & said that the cars were there “to give confidence to the LGBT+ community."
TD queries Minister’s “bizarre” decision to appeal animal neglect case
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TD queries Minister’s “bizarre” decision to appeal animal neglect case | Gript
“After all, the taxpayers will foot the bill for the Minister's intervention"
"One wonders if anyone in the Irish authorities has spotted the irony that as the Gardaí are carrying out raids on illegal immigration gangs to stop people-smuggling, the state is gearing up to offer amnesty to illegal migrants." - Ben Scallan
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Gardaí raid illegal immigration gang as state offers amnesty to law-breakers | Gript
The government, as usual, hasn’t got a moral leg to stand on here.
NIAMH UÍ BHRIAIN: Sarah Louise Dunn's tragic abortion story is being ignored. Here's why.
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Sarah Louise Dunn's tragic abortion story is being ignored. Here's why. | Gript
Her face is not on the cover of a national daily, and her name is not trending on social media.
"Being a citizen in Ireland these days is more akin to being seated in a hardline Presbyterian church: The booming voice of the Minister, ever present, reminding us that we are sinners."
- John McGuirk on Government's addiction to hectoring the public:
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- John McGuirk on Government's addiction to hectoring the public:
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Coveney declares: Those hurling fans at Croke Park were a disgrace | Gript
Lecture.
"Now, John Cleese is defending the same shows from intolerant liberals whose non-stop campaign to cancel everything by employing a special mix of bullying, whinging and wailing would leave even the most die-hard censors of the fifties in the shade."
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John Cleese's bid to tackle cancel culture should be interesting | Gript
He's previously said that political correctness is "stifling" creativity and that there's no such thing as a "woke joke".
"But for how long must (vaccine passports) endure? Is it really the Government’s intention to create a permanent class of semi-citizens, permitted to exist within our borders, but not to socialise or mingle with others, like lepers?"
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Holohan: Perhaps this “Electric Picnic” can go ahead for vaccinated people | Gript
Papal Indulgence.