Dean James
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@cllrjohansson
There's something comically ironic about you complaining about a man giving charity and at the same time you are running a gofundme for yourself.
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@CllrCat
@GardaTraffic
@DubCityCouncil
What on earth would you expect the lorry driver to do? He’s unloading heavy equipment.
The woman did not have to enter the road (also I doubt she was complaining) - she could have gone back and crossed if she decided that was safer.
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@HollyCairnsTD
This is a classless post, agree with them or not - have some respect for a man that (like him or not) has dedicated his life to politics
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@EricEatsPickles
Perhaps there would be less deaths on the road if everyone followed the rules, that includes cyclist's breaking red lights.
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@Niall_Boylan
@Ben_Scallan
@elonmusk
@gript
What I find despicable is when
@Ben_Scallan
asks questions of Irish politicians they often roll their eyes at him. This is despite how much influence and reach
@griptmedia
now have.
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@WhitmoreJen
He does pay tax, he set his company up in Switzerland and pays tax there. Nothing wrong with that. He’s not a tax resident of Ireland.
I looked at your wiki page and see you lived in Aus for 10 years, did you pay your taxes to Ireland or Aus when there?
Did you send home…
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@tvcritics
I watched the show, and McGuirk was well spoken and used facts and statistics to back up his points.
He was also outnumbered 3/1.
Is it now wrong to have a debate on our International Protection policy in Ireland given that 3/4 of the Irish are concerned about it?
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@rtenews
Whatever about the protests.
How can we justify taking in anymore with 450 of them now being put on the streets.
Our asylum policies need an entire rethink
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@Independent_ie
I assume this means Ministers will need to get a bus or cycle to get to the Dail?
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@Pres_Carlow
@ceist1
@Education_Ire
@JMB_Secretariat
@NAPD_IE
@morningireland
@MickBarryTD
@JenMurnaneOConn
@griptmedia
@KaceyORiordan
@hazechu
@NTBreakfast
@SineadOCarroll
@davidcochrane
@AodhanORiordain
@AdriennePBPA
@damienwlr
@newyorkpost
@Wexford2day
@hazechu
and others should be ashamed for jumping the gun with blame against staff for the sake of virtue signalling. No care given to the fact that life’s and families could be ruined.
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@JohnOBrennan2
@alisonoconn
Her only point was that Gript lean into particular issues more than others, like most media outlets.
His point was that the articles are (1) factually true and (2) cover topics that the population care about.
There are plenty of racists awash on Twitter but I’ve been impressed…
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@Antifa_VP
Awful take. I’m in Australia.
- it’s not about immigration, it’s about asylum seekers.
- Irish go to Oz on highly vetted Visas. So what you’re saying is fairly offensive to the Irish in Oz.
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@Niall_Boylan
If they were serious about it, there’s a number of things that could be done.
- Fast track decision making
- Enforce deportations (not self deport)
- Automatic refusal for those with no papers (as they will have been destroyed on exit from plane)
- Holding accommodation while…
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@eoinmauricedaly
Is … is this satire ?
Or are you actually comparing meal prepping with neo liberalism. 😅😅
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@Niall_Boylan
And zero mention of this on
@rtenews
despite their corespondents tweeting about it.
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@CMOIreland
The arrogance.
You promote outdoors, close hospitality & denounce antigen.
An Irish 18 year old has now spent 7% of their life in lockdown.
You’re lucky they are only drinking on St William St & not tearing the place down in protest!
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@BocktheRobber
At this point, I have to assume there's a very intentional conflating of legal immigration and the various visa programs with our asylum program.
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@JohnJCarvill
It’s an over engineered program by the Dublin private schooled Green Party.
For 3% support, they have far too much influence on policies.
Whatever happens in the next GE , it’s going to be good to see the back of them.
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@rtenews
Several points have been omitted by RTE
BBC cover them - Paris attack near Eiffel Tower leaves one dead and two injured
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@DublinAirport
@griptmedia
Yes, however it was a result of a request to bless the planes with “spaghetti water” from a campaigner.
If you’re going to spin this, do a better job.
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@RTE_PrimeTime
@GeorgeMonbiot
@MiriamOCal
Far more complicated than this short clip tries explain.
Ammonia Fertilizer is the issue here and without it, the human race would have not grown like it has.
We need better solutions to fertilizers, not giving up tasty tasty steaks.
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@RoscommonGAA
Genuinely thought this was a satire tweet.
“Carry on and pretend this is normal guy” 😂😂
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@hazechu
It’s called political capital. Focus should be on the real world, not “words” and perception.
The hate speech laws are not only not needed, they are dangerous given it’s impossible to define “hate”.
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@hazechu
Dublin went to absolute waste while you were Lord Mayor.
While you can’t be blamed for everything, Dublin needs an actual elected city mayor to oversee the councils.
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@hazechu
This is just the point- a local councilor. Councilors should stick to their mandate and not be publicly defaming people based on their personal beliefs.
Raise the issue privately if concerned, not virtue signaling on Twitter
You're included in this (Carlow school teachers)
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@Niall_Boylan
She’s not wrong. We shouldn’t be taking people in if we can’t house them.
As she said, these people bought tickets under the promise of being housed.
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@CorkGreens
This was not a poll , it was an open feedback submission. This is not in any way reflective of how broad Dublin society feel.
Not saying I’m for or against this move but this “survey” is not necessarily accurate.
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@rtenews
They LITERALLY just said everyone one was self deporting.
Optics galore.
There’s been a meeting (good)- but here’s too hoping they follow through.
Best outcome is we sort out this mess and don’t get a SF govt.
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@SocDems
@HollyCairnsTD
This is utterly false.
I just got back from Australia and rent and buy to own are far greater there than Ireland.
Also the average salary is HIGHER in Ireland than Australia.
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@hazechu
To suggest men are the problem is ironically sexiest. Imagine claiming one race/profile made it unsafe for Irish people!
Criminals, known to Garda are the problem including the killer of this poor girl, we need a tougher judicial system.
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@GirlsBadNews
Fairly positive that the women on the Irish rugby team are delighted they won’t be playing with men identifying as women.
So saying you support these women is ironic as they don’t support you.
Most pro athletes don’t support your stance either.
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@EmiratesSupport
This should have been done days ago. Thousands now stranded in Dubai.
Emirates say “ring” but their phone lines have been turned off for 2 days now.
Best way out of Dubai is to change airlines or better, get to Abu Dabhi and fly Etihad.
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@Niall_Boylan
@john_mcguirk
Well said and full respect to
@john_mcguirk
.
There’s another element here. There’s a HUGE proportion of Irish people that only know and trust MSM. They don’t even know what
@griptmedia
is. Often the first time they hear about it, is MSM labelling it “far right”
We see that…
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@AnMailleach
He is not a tax resident in Ireland and has his company in Switzerland.
He has no obligation to be in Ireland and can live where he likes.
Plenty of UK/Americans own holiday homes here and have no tax liability to Ireland.
Should all Irish residents living aboard be paying tax…
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@NewstalkFM
Good video from Dr. John Campbell on risks of Myocarditis to young adults
It seems 75% of parents would agree.
There's a risk/reward question that needs to be answered when making this decision.
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@oliver_moran
Yes, clear racist hate aimed at an individual should be illegal.
However the proposed hate speech law goes a lot further than plugging this loophole.
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@rtenews
The last line “285 removals”. We accept 3500/ year and 70% are rejected.
I’m disgusted by the far right in Ireland, but the govt is not representing the clear call from the majority of the public that our asylum policy needs a massive overhaul.
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@NewstalkFM
This is insane to run as an MEP.
He’s no experience as a Cllr or TD- he’s purely trying to game the system and get votes from fellow Muslims. Basically the SF strategy in NI
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@john_mcguirk
John, I agree with you POV on almost everything, but 75% are not concerned with immigration, they’re concerned with our policies on refugees- it’s an important distinction.
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@EmiratesSupport
Emirates continued to fly passengers into Dubai knowing full well the extent of their issues on the ground. The storm can not be used as an excuse. They left 10s of thousands stranded in Dubai.
For those looking to 'accept' a refund 'offer' from Emirates, you may be entitled to…
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@MlMcNamaraTD
I will happily get my vax but mandatory vaccines is absolutely unacceptable and the Govt are in for a fierce fight from the public if they accept this recommendation from NPHET.
We got to 95% vax'd on compulsory vax. Trust is critical.
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@rtenews
This is so sad, both for Ireland and for these people sleeping rough.
They should never have been incentivised to claim 'asylum' here.
Also, we need processing centres and fast tracked applications.
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@MlMcNamaraTD
It’s madness! All spurred on by Saolta hospital group CEO on RTE radio yesterday saying “vast majority of their patients were not admitted for Covid symptoms” and only picked up bc of the screening process. They have 39 of the 105 Covid positive cases (sat figures)
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@Independent_ie
People tend to be a bit thick about what these protests are.
They are not anti vaccine.
They are anti restriction and anti discrimination.
And of course like anything, you’re going to get the nutters on either side.
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@IrishTimes
Not to state the obvious, but public transport is awful in Dublin. I cycle and use the bus when I can. When it’s more convenient for me, I’ll drive.
Make public transport more convenient for me and then I’ll use it. Not out of the goodness of my heart.
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@hazechu
I disagree with you on basically everything you do and say.
But you’re as Irish as they come and while I disagree with you, I respect you for your pubic service. It’s more than most Irish do.
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@john_mcguirk
Agree with you on most of this, the middle majority would agree Ireland’s Asylum process needs a major overhaul.
But the creatures rioting today don’t represent the protestors in Fairview etc & they’ve done more harm than good.
This is the first large “far right”…
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@john_mcguirk
I'd consider myself a fairly level headed, middle of the road kind of man.
What I can not understand is why government is following this policy given the little political upside but massive downside.
We (Ireland) have clear opt outs in EU agreements to transfer applicants back…
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@honorekamegni
Only 3.5% of cans and bottles are being returned. It’s been widely reported that this scheme has failed.
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@IrishTimes
Imagine - American tourist comes to Ireland (assuming they can fly to Dublin airport):
- tries to get to the city - tram or train ? Nah.
- Taxi ? Nah.
- Bus? First one full. Goes to pay, “do you take card?” Nah. “Do you take notes?” Nah.
- 1 hour later… junkies, steel signs,…
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@DubCityCouncil
@dubcilib
Dublin streets do be filthy and in bits.
So if you care about the city looking well, maybe start there. Maybe start with the sea of plastic bollards.
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@PoliticsWatch14
I’d be very “middle” on your point, my only feedback is you’re making it about race.
Ireland is a welfare state no doubt; when you say roll on the next election - who is the solution ? Because it ain’t SF..
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@TadghMurphy10
I have a couple of friends who massively regret their 3 years in Australia as it nuked their career. It’s not a consideration people give enough attention
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@Niall_Boylan
@IpsosMORI
We have gone from protecting the vulnerable to protecting the permanently fearful.
If someone wishes to cocoon and wear a mask- of they go.
The rest of us will live on and enjoy our lives.
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@IrishTimes
He talks about London and Paris. I only use the tube in London, never in a million years would I cycle there.
Dublin is not London or Paris.
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@PMc276
Migration is a fantastic thing for Ireland.
However to be clear, the populist opinion is migration is not the issue, it’s IPAs.
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@Niall_Boylan
This lad has been out sating some mad things lately.
The Greens are a fringe party and constantly poll at 2-3%. The fact they make up govt and impact policy is a joke.
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@Pres_Carlow
@ceist1
@Education_Ire
@JMB_Secretariat
@NAPD_IE
@morningireland
@MickBarryTD
@JenMurnaneOConn
@griptmedia
@KaceyORiordan
@hazechu
@NTBreakfast
@SineadOCarroll
@davidcochrane
@AodhanORiordain
@AdriennePBPA
@damienwlr
@newyorkpost
@Wexford2day
Legal ramifications / civil cases against media outlets and even public reps involved no doubt to follow. At this point I’m sure there will be no immediate apology as they seek legal advise.
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@AnMailleach
@McManusDavid
He doesn’t make the rules, revenue do. If he’s not here for six months of the years, he’s not a tax resident.
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@rtenews
This is somewhat offensive to the large number of migrants that come to Ireland through visa programs.
The protests/polling and negative sentiment has been focused around the massive increase in economic migrants posing as Asylum Seekers.
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@rtenews
This is completely bonkers.
So basically give people €75 and send them into the streets. We have 75 people claiming refugee status every week- then it takes us years to decide their case, meanwhile they can’t work.
There’s real solutions to this problem but there’s no…
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@Niall_Boylan
The mad thing is Ireland via the HSE/Holohan were far more extreme in their prolonged lockdowns and response.
All evidence is now showing that lockdowns caused extreme harm.
And most evidence also showing there was almost no benefit to lockdowns.
No upside / lots of downside.
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@Ben_Scallan
excellent take.
there's a university educated, vocal 'elite' that above nothing else want liberal progression at all costs. And despite being a minority, they shout and scream, and the media love them.
I really hope FG get back to it's grassroots.
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@RiochtConor2
What’s fascinating is how political it’s become. There’s a type of person that relishes for doom. “Know it alls” that want to believe the general pop are bafoons and need to be protected from themselves.
And when hard data tells a good story they get screamy.
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@NTBreakfast
@JRD0000
Here's my predication.
Since Ireland has one of the highest uptakes in the world, if we 'make the vaccination mandatory', it will have the opposite effect and reduce those going for their vax, people don't like being told what to do!
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@DaraghCassidy
Below - Griffith Ave in horrendous state - Why? To allow for a contraflow bike lane which is barely used by cyclists.
Eoin Keegan has been aggressive about ease of cycling in city above anything else. Not public transport, pedestrians, or drivers.
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@Niall_Boylan
Public distaste for him and pro lockdown fanatics has grown massively recently. His tweet has fallen flat and it won’t be long before the politicians turn on him too.
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@IrishTimes
As a business owner and also an investor (in Irish start ups).
I make use of the tax incentives SF would target (private pension, EIIS, entrepreneur relief).
I would absolutely consider leaving Ireland for 6 months a year and take my biz with me under a SF govt.
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@businessposthq
I was at an excellent event the other day in Wood Quay Venue, met a senior DCC exec v. impressed.
However Owen Keegan has been at the helm of DCC as the city has been polluted by steel signs and plastic bollards. City & County Councils need to be held to account.
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@rtenews
They feel vulnerable because they’ve been scared to death with a bombardment of media with scary headlines.
They’ve little risk if they’re vax’d and they can take precautionary measures like n95 masks.
If extremely vulnerable / at risk - then Covid is the least of their worries
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@rtenews
Makes no sense. Primarily American investment comes to Ireland because (among other things) their love of the Irish.
The global celebration of paddy’s day is as cheap as it gets in terms of free marketing.
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@greenparty_ie
The system is over complicated and over engineered to make it part of people’s daily life.
A fraction of the total waste has been returned to these machines meaning most of the taxes raised are not returned.
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@tvcritics
The UK police at the trial said it was an opportunistic crime and not motivated by transphobia. Facts are important.
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@greenparty_ie
Most people are all for villages and outdoor space.
But it’s clear the vast majority do not want to use the bus or cycle most of the time. It’s also not quicker and in Ireland it’s freezing and raining half the time.
Despite the huge investment in cycling infrastructure in the…
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@IrishTimes
I thought it was proven/fact that there was the surge in January was fully down to seasonality and not Christmas reopening.
Have I read wrong ?
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@IrishTimes
Median age of death was 83.
78% hospitalised were overweight.
There's been doctors saying there's a small cohort that make up all the 'at-risk'. Instead of using all our resources to lockdown everyone, we could have used all our resources to protect the 'at-risk'.
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@DubCityCouncil
@tcddublin
The utter contempt for population by renaming these winter lights.
Dublin is competing with European cities who have markets, shows and festivals.
Dublin lacks any real Christmas vibe.
Lights are a basic/small thing and you mess it up calling them “winter lights”
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@Caoimhinn55
I hardly think it's 'Memory holed' by the media, they reported it. There were 23K assaults last year, do you think the media would be publishing 63 articles / day? The sheer level of crime/poverty goes unnoticed by most.
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@BowesChay
@LeoVaradkar
So Leo donating to a homeless charity is him supporting an anon account ?
The data was literally a data pull from the HSE , in what world is that not trusted data?
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@davidmcw
@tcddublin
@ucddublin
I imagine there's a massive cost saving delivering lectures online & plenty of lecturers delighted to do it.
However it equals lower quality education and raging students.
Longterm Brand Trinity going to suffer.
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@rtenews
It’s comedy, it spans everything and if it comes from a good place, it’s fine.
I’m a T1 diabetic, “it’s no laughing matter” either - should comedians not jk about that. No.
As George C said “Public Correctness is fascism pretending to be manners”
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@NewstalkFM
Greens voted down nuclear in first stint at Govt in 2009. (Nuclear now considered green).
Greens not supportive of LNG terminal let we rely 70% on pipped gas via UK. Eire will require gas for next 30 years at least.
They're called Eco-Tyrants and they're completely BONKERS.
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@PaulTreyvaud
RTE website still zero mention of this gathering last night. Whatever someone might feel about the protest; it’s still news. RTE have for whatever chosen not to cover this.
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@rtenews
Not arguing in favour or against here.
But if there's been approx 100K Ukrainians granted temporary protection in Ireland, then I'm assuming the statement '13,600 applications for international protection last year' does not include them?
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@Niall_Boylan
DCC and city planners.
Department of justice and judicial system. Garda actual do a fine enough job.
Anto caught and charged 50 times, and still getting his suspended sentence
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