Hilary

All opinions my own. Interests include bioethics, health, law, bariatrics, oncology, surgery and philosophy

[RTÉ News @rtenews]

Switzerland will decide tomorrow on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million in a referendum that could have far-reaching consequences for the economy and relations with the EU https://t.co/CaL17YWULk

[gript @griptmedia]

SCALLAN: “When the Taoiseach says he doesn't want to 'rationalise' things, he's tacitly admitting that he has no desire to try and understand why the island he largely governs is a powder keg full of latent potential for spontaneous mass disorder”:

https://t.co/WY9USlpKV9

[SnoopyAndWoodie @Anklebiters0904]

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[Paddy McKenna @paddymacc1]

In a major development for financial sovereignty, Swiss voters have dealt a massive blow to the push for digital currencies and the central banking agenda championed by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.

[TonightVMTV @TonightVMTV]

🗣️ “Outlets becoming dependent on a state agency in order to continue to function is not good for those outlets,” says @Ben_Scallan.

#TonightVMTV

[SnDMedia @SnDMediaNews]

40,000 Signatures and Rising: Aontú Tables Legislation to Exit EU Migration Agreement

Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD has submitted a private member's bill to the Dáil seeking Ireland's removal from the EU Migration and Asylum Pact, amid growing public opposition to the agreement.

The bill, lodged yesterday, aims to halt Ireland's participation in the pact, which is set to take full effect in the coming days. It would restore national control over key aspects of migration policy, including asylum processing and potential relocation quotas.

Accompanying the legislative move is an online petition launched by Aontú, which has rapidly gained traction. The party initially reported nearly 7,000 signatures shortly after the bill's submission; it has since climbed past 40,000. The petition urges the government to oppose implementation of the pact, citing concerns over sovereignty, costs, and strain on public services during Ireland's ongoing housing and infrastructure crises.

In a statement yesterday accompanying the submission, Tóibín argued that the pact transfers significant decision-making power to EU institutions, exposing Ireland to quotas and financial penalties without adequate protections, particularly regarding secondary migration flows from the UK via Northern Ireland. He described the move as "unforgivable" and called for the exercise of any available derogations or opt-outs.

Ireland opted into seven core elements of the pact in 2024, a decision supported by the government but opposed by parties including Aontú and Sinn Féin. Critics contend it limits national flexibility at a time of record asylum applications, increasing load on scarce resources like housing and healthcare, and breaks down social cohesion with increasing crimes, many violent.

The bill's prospects in the Dáil remain uncertain given the current political balance.The petition remains open for signatures on Aontú's website.

[Sevil.Grm @GorselSl]

Cute!!🪶🖤🫏

[gript @griptmedia]

PETER CADDLE: Apple has abandoned plans to launch its flagship artificial intelligence product inside the EU over restrictions imposed upon it by Brussels.

https://t.co/FiLRrgJgsY

[Mick Caul @caulmick]

Government refuses to allow time to discuss the EU Migration Pact in this week's Dáil schedule

@mattcarthy #Dáil #EUMigrationPact

[gript @griptmedia]

EXCLUSIVE: Gript analysis of hundreds of submissions to the Government's security consultation found more respondents wanted to keep the Triple Lock than remove it:

https://t.co/9wPAXhCEcM

[Aontú @AontuIE]

Sign the Petition. Stop the EU migration pact https://t.co/6wc8hcWDVS

[Inspiration & More @LifeWithJohn]

Never forget who was there for you when no one else was. ~ Good one - elephants never forget!

[Irish Independent @Independent_ie]

Cost of living causing concern as 87pc fear rising energy bills next winter https://t.co/TpSBAOSxim

[Buitengebieden @buitengebieden]

Mommy’s always there.. 🥺