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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https://gript.ie/is-the-government-right-to-be-considering-a-dole-increase/

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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https://gript.ie/6-things-every-rural-person-should-know-about-irelands-climate-policy/

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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https://gript.ie/opposition-calls-on-taoiseach-to-sack-simon-coveney/

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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https://gript.ie/grade-inflation-the-scandal-nobody-is-calling-a-scandal/

"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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https://gript.ie/latest-fg-crusade-more-board-memberships-for-women/

"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

999 Calls Skyrocketed after Abortion Pills by Post Legalised in UK

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https://gript.ie/999-calls-skyrocketed-after-abortion-pills-by-post-legalised-in-uk/

Denmark says migrants must work to earn benefits

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https://gript.ie/denmark-says-migrants-must-work-to-earn-benefits/

Survey finds 90% of doctors are experiencing high levels of depression and stress

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https://gript.ie/survey-finds-90-of-doctors-are-experiencing-high-levels-of-depression-and-stress/

Studies: religion had a positive effect on mental health during lockdown

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https://gript.ie/studies-religion-had-a-positive-effect-on-mental-health-during-lockdown/

The Times and Lord Mayor misrepresent parents' concerns on trans pledge

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https://gript.ie/the-times-and-lord-mayor-misrepresent-parents-concerns-on-trans-pledge/

NEW: EMA recognises neurological disorder as very rare side effect of AstraZeneca vaccine

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https://gript.ie/new-ema-recognises-neurological-disorder-as-very-rare-side-effect-of-astrazeneca-vaccine/

MATT TREACY: Tensions grow as more information on Covid origin revealed

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https://gript.ie/tensions-grow-as-more-information-on-covid-origin-revealed/

Controversy over Galway LGBT event for 10 year old children

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https://gript.ie/controversy-over-galway-lgbt-event-for-10-year-old-children/

"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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https://gript.ie/martin-not-abortion-is-at-the-root-of-ffs-woes/

ON THIS DAY: 9 SEPTEMBER 1845: Newspapers report a potato blight has hit Ireland

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https://gript.ie/on-this-day-9-september-1845-newspapers-report-a-potato-blight-has-hit-ireland-3/

MARGARET HICKEY: Zappone ran rings around a hopeless Fine Gael

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https://gript.ie/zappone-ran-rings-around-a-hopeless-fine-gael/

Gradam Cheoil 2021: Niall Hanna is Singer of the Year and Séan Ó Sé gets Lifetime Award

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https://gript.ie/gradam-cheoil-2021-niall-hanna-is-singer-of-the-year-and-sean-o-se-gets-lifetime-award/

Trans customer who exposed genitalia to women in Wi Spa is a sexual predator, say police

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https://gript.ie/trans-customer-who-exposed-genitalia-to-women-in-wi-spa-is-a-sexual-predator-say-police/

Since the beginning of the pandemic government departments have spent over €7 million on laptops, mobiles phones, and office furniture for civil servants working from home.

https://gript.ie/over-e7-million-spent-on-laptops-and-phones-for-civil-servants-working-from-home/

TRSI 270 – RULING THE VOID

Eamon Ryan wants people to light less fires and use more electricity, a wonderful idea being complicated by the likelihood we’ll be suffering rolling blackouts this winter; and why Martin should sack both Simon Coveney and the Fine Gael Minister who leaked the Zappone affair.

https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-270-ruling-the-void/