Dublin parents were advised to abort their 'miracle' baby girl - now fighting to get her treatment

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https://gript.ie/dublin-parents-were-advised-to-abort-their-miracle-baby-girl-now-fighting-to-get-her-treatment/

"Presidential campaigns are amongst the most nasty and brutal trials Irish democracy has to offer." - Bertie Ahern did not rule out seeking the Presidency at the weekend. But when push comes to shove, has he got any chance of winning?
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https://gript.ie/bertie-for-president-could-he-win/

JOHN MCGUIRK: The Taoiseach led the online charge in recent days against a Mail on Sunday journalist who published an ill-advised column about FF politicians. But he has no credibility on bullying while he continues to shield the bully in his own ranks:
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https://gript.ie/taoiseachs-anti-bullying-lectures-mean-nothing-while-clifford-lee-remains/

Labour Party leader Alan Kelly has said that the vote of no-confidence in Simon Coveney is “not a priority” for Labour. #gript https://gript.ie/coveney-no-confidence-motion-not-a-priority-for-labour/

Scientists have managed to toilet-train cows by giving them earphones that play harsh sounds when they relieve themselves outside, all in an effort to combat carbon emissions.

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https://gript.ie/newest-plan-to-stop-climate-change-toilet-training-cows/

New research: Covid-19 infection does not appear to affect lung function of young adults, children or adolescents

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https://gript.ie/new-research-covid-19-infection-does-not-appear-to-affect-lung-function-of-young-adults-children-or-adolescents/

Waterford mother charged with "holding religious gathering in garden" during Covid lockdown

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https://gript.ie/waterford-mother-charged-with-holding-religious-gathering-in-garden-during-covid-lockdown/

Former ManU star advises against treating football as a religion

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https://gript.ie/former-manu-star-advises-against-treating-football-as-a-religion/

Horror in Nigeria as Christian Pastor hacked to death

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https://gript.ie/horror-in-nigeria-as-christian-pastor-hacked-to-death/

The data suggests that vaccination has become a full-blown culture war divide, with those who are vaccinated - regardless of party or ideology - in favour of mandating vaccines for all, and those who are unvaccinated opposed:
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https://gript.ie/poll-americans-support-bidens-vaccine-mandate-58-36/

LOOKBACK...We published this piece this time last year...

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"NO MEN NEED APPLY": Irish politicians go full-radical feminist...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKk4_swE00k&t=5s

On July 2nd, on the basis of NPHET projections, Stephen Donnelly told cabinet that “The biggest hurricane that has ever hit Ireland is coming.”
With two weeks to go, NPHETs projections are on course to have over-stated cases by hundreds of thousands:
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https://gript.ie/as-hospitalisations-fall-below-300-how-did-nphet-get-it-so-wrong/

Dr MATT TREACY: There’s nothing in ESRI report about ACTUALLY providing adequate housing in Ireland

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https://gript.ie/theres-nothing-in-esri-report-about-actually-providing-adequate-housing-in-ireland/

OpEd by @Ben_Scallan: When it comes to corporate tax rates, Ireland may soon be forced to pick between 100,000 job losses or guarding our international reputation. Which will the government choose?

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https://gript.ie/on-tax-rates-ireland-must-choose-sovereignty-or-global-solidarity/

Just 41 ICU beds delivered despite €3.84 billion HSE spend on Covid-19 related measures

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https://gript.ie/just-41-icu-beds-delivered-despite-e3-84-billion-hse-spend-on-covid-19-related-measures/

An event organised by Amach! LGBT and Galway Autism Partnership has been suspended after outcry over a proposal to pay autistic gay 10 year olds €40 to take part in discussions with 24 year olds.

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https://gript.ie/partnership-programme-for-autistic-lgbt-youth-suspended-after-outcry/

Independent Cork South West TD Michael Collins this week challenged senior department officials to prevent deforestation in Ireland, saying it has led to a wood shortage and price spike in construction materials.

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https://gript.ie/cork-td-calls-on-agriculture-minister-to-fix-forestry-crisis/

Pope Francis says abortion is “murder", praises Hungary's pro-family policies

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https://gript.ie/pope-francis-says-abortion-is-murder-praises-hungarys-pro-family-policies/

Huge welcome for statue of Roger Casement at the sea in Dún Laoghaire

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https://gript.ie/huge-welcome-for-statue-of-roger-casement-at-the-sea-in-dun-laoghaire/

Facebook admits Instagram is harmful for a ‘sizeable percentage’ of teen girls, according to Wall Street Journal

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https://gript.ie/facebook-admits-instagram-is-harmful-for-a-sizeable-percentage-of-teen-girls-according-to-wall-street-journal/

ON THIS DAY: 16 SEPTEMBER 1845: Thomas Davis died

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https://gript.ie/on-this-day-16-september-1845-thomas-davis-died-2/