This is from government's new maritime security strategy which signs Ireland up for deeper integration with NATO.
Look how they define neutrality. They could send troops to join in the invasion of Iraq and would still be neutral as long as they don't become full NATO members.
An Ethiopian woman was removed from her flight after discovering her seat had been taken by a government minister.
Airline staff told her she would have to wait until the next day to travel.
The incident shocked fellow passengers and quickly sparked widespread outrage on social media.
Northside Home Care were on strike outside the Dáil today with their union the IWU.
Some of them have worked for 25 years and are currently on €15.04/hour, and others who are on minimum wagec - about 30% less than others doing the exact same work as them.
#FightForYourRights
"I understand that he is seeking an injunction to prevent the publication of the Nayagam report. Can I ask if the state is contesting that and seeking to publish the report?"
#TempleStreetScandal
We have a landlord government, which represents the interests of a tiny minority, instead of all those effected by the housing crisis.
The Residential Tenancies Bill is a bill designed to increase rents.
We have to resist. We can't wait until the next election.
Another Truth Matters Musical Moment. I’ve seen this shared widely by a number of accounts. Without the proper attribution
It is a fantastic piece of work from a small account on TikTok called never_stop_asking. Creators invest time and a great deal of effort to create excellent content like this and deserve credit for their work.
🎥 TikTok - https://t.co/cQgc05CR1C
Michael Healy-Rae fast asleep when called upon to vote on the Rent Hikes Bill.
Boxer Moran had to give him a nudge to wake him up.
Probably dreaming of all the extra rent he's going to make as a result.
@paulmurphy_TD Its actually infuriating how he's all over the media celebrating this, and the short term let's, when they KNOW he will personally benefit financially from it. How are there no rules around govt TDs and ministers being involved in legislation that they have a vested interest in!
I spoke, despite being interrupted by the Mayor, against the council outdoor advertising strategy that will see public land used for private advertising. I'll be voting against any planning proposals for these structures.
The government plans to pass their 'rip-off rent bill' today, called the 'Residential Tenancies Bill'.
The purpose of the bill is to make rents even higher, in order to "attract investment".
Another landlord bill from a landlord government.
Be outside the Dáil today at 5.30pm.
People are coming together to launch the #AffordableIreland campaign today.
We need to get mobilised against this cruel government.
Spread the word. Get Organised. We need to build for the national protest demanding an emergency winter disability payment on February 28th.
Great to launch the Affordable Ireland Campaign today.
Join the National Protest on Saturday February 28th in Dublin with a first focus on an Emergency Winter Payment and a cost of disability payment.
We need an #AffordableIreland not #RipOffRepublic
When a legend speaks everyone stops and listens…
"Never have we had information so clearly in front of our eyes, look at the genocide in Palestine "
Pep said he feels a duty to use his platform to speak up for human life everywhere, not just sport.