JOHN MCGUIRK: "The real scandal here is the arrogance and contempt with which Coveney is treating the truth. He spent yesterday spouting a cock and bull story, and he doesn’t mind that some of us know it, as long as it confuses the public at large."
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A key negotiator in the Good Friday Agreement has said that US President Biden is risking “civil unrest” and “a return to sectarian strife” in Northern Ireland by siding with the EU in the Brexit border dispute.
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Biden risking “civil unrest” in Northern Ireland, says GFA negotiator | Gript
The remarks were made in a letter to the White House penned by David Trimble, who was one of the architects of the Good Friday peace deal.
According to the latest leaks from Government, an increase in the basic social welfare rate is on the cards for the budget. Good idea, or bad idea?
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Is the Government right to be considering a dole increase? | Gript
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By Ben Scallan: As Ireland’s political parties drive ahead with what they call one of the most “ambitious” climate policies in the world, here are 6 things that every rural person should know about how this will impact their lives.
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6 things every rural person should know about Ireland’s climate policy | Gript
Useful tidbits.
The opposition has called on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to sack Simon Coveney over his handling of the Zappone Gate scandal, saying that if he failed to do so, a motion of no-confidence may be tabled.
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Opposition calls on Taoiseach to sack Simon Coveney | Gript
The remarks were made by Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald, who described Coveney’s behaviour as “not of the standard expected of a minister.”
JOHN MCGUIRK: The massive surge in points awarded in this year's Leaving Cert will cost young people careers and opportunities. Not just this year, but into the future. It should be one of the biggest political scandals of the year - so why is it not?
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Grade inflation: The scandal nobody is calling a scandal | Gript
Crooked.
"There’s some irony, too, in that this proposal for increased gender equality on boards is being promoted by the National Women’s Council of Ireland, whose board lacks even a single male member."
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Latest FG crusade: More board memberships for women | Gript
Priorities.
"It's unfair": Tipperary farmer slams green policies
"It's unfair that rural people have to make these sacrifices": Tipperary farmer Maurice, who runs the Long Acre accounts on social media, slams Ireland's climate policies. #gript
https://youtu.be/jkZ2mESsOZU
"It's unfair that rural people have to make these sacrifices": Tipperary farmer Maurice, who runs the Long Acre accounts on social media, slams Ireland's climate policies. #gript
https://youtu.be/jkZ2mESsOZU
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"It's unfair": Tipperary farmer slams green policies
"It's unfair that rural people have to make these sacrifices": Tipperary farmer Maurice, who runs the Long Acre accounts on social media, slams Ireland's climate policies.
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999 Calls Skyrocketed after Abortion Pills by Post Legalised in UK
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999 Calls Skyrocketed after Abortion Pills by Post Legalised in UK - Gript
Ambulance Chiefs report worrying increase
Denmark says migrants must work to earn benefits
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Denmark says migrants must work to earn benefits | Gript
Survey finds 90% of doctors are experiencing high levels of depression and stress
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Survey finds 90% of doctors are experiencing high levels of depression and stress | Gript
64% of the doctors who were surveyed said they do not feel adequately supported by the HSE.
Studies: religion had a positive effect on mental health during lockdown
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Studies: religion had a positive effect on mental health during lockdown | Gript
The benefits of religion to mental health are well documented and its positive impact during the pandemic has been confirmed by a number of recent studies. Covid-19 has had a profound effect on our lives. Significant moments such as baptisms, first communions…
The Times and Lord Mayor misrepresent parents' concerns on trans pledge
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The Times and Lord Mayor misrepresent parents' concerns on trans pledge | Gript
Denial of two genders the issue
NEW: EMA recognises neurological disorder as very rare side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine
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NEW: EMA recognises neurological disorder as very rare side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine | Gript
Report issued on Wednesday
MATT TREACY: Tensions grow as more information on Covid origin revealed
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Tensions grow as more information on Covid origin revealed | Gript
Leaks from a widely anticipated intelligence report ordered by the Biden administration have caused comment
Controversy over Galway LGBT event for 10 year old children
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Controversy over Galway LGBT event for 10 year old children - Gript
Amach! is listed as a charity and employed one person in 2019.
"If this review is to be believed, then some percentage of FF voters abandoned the party over abortion in 2020, even after they had supported it – despite the abortion issue – in 2019. That is obvious nonsense. The problem is, and was, Mr. Martin":
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Martin, not abortion, is at the root of FF’s woes - Gript
Whitewash.
ON THIS DAY: 9 SEPTEMBER 1845: Newspapers report a potato blight has hit Ireland
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ON THIS DAY: 9 SEPTEMBER 1845: Newspapers report a potato blight has hit Ireland | Gript
Millions either died or emigrated as a result of the catastrophic failures of the authorities
MARGARET HICKEY: Zappone ran rings around a hopeless Fine Gael
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Zappone ran rings around a hopeless Fine Gael | Gript
Zappone's pushiness is largely a measure of the ease with which she has always got her way with our pushover politicians.
Gradam Cheoil 2021: Niall Hanna is Singer of the Year and Séan Ó Sé gets Lifetime Award
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Gradam Cheoil 2021: Niall Hanna is Singer of the Year and Séan Ó Sé gets Lifetime Award | Gript
Angelina Carberry Musician of the Year
Trans customer who exposed genitalia to women in Wi Spa is a sexual predator, say police
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Trans customer who exposed genitalia to women in Wi Spa is a sexual predator, say police - Gript
Charged with indecent exposure