Direct Provision – It’s not about the money, Leo
It’s not about getting things for ‘free’. It’s about treating our asylum seekers with a sense of dignity and respect that the majority of Irish society takes for granted.
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Author: Stephen Moynihan
Donald Trump continues to pose a threat to both America and the wider world
Not long after heightening racial tensions by posting provocative tweets harkening back to state-sanctioned violence during the civil rights movement, Trump turned his attention towards the WHO.
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Is it time for TDs to lead by example and reform their system of salaries, allowances and expenses?
TD’s expenses are once again under the spotlight following the decision of a number of Dublin TDs to waive or partially waive their travel expenses.
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COVID-19 vaccine would have minimal impact on consumption and indirect tax revenues, ESRI research paper suggests
The latest ESRI research paper, entitled The Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Consumption and Indirect Tax in Ireland sheds some light on the effect COVID-19 has had on household expenditure and exchequer revenue, and how these are expected to be impacted going forward.
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Fianna Fáil TD Anne Rabbitte’s comments showcase the very worst of the centre of Irish politics.
The appearance of East Galway Fianna Fáil TD and Spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte on this morning’s Saturday with Cormac Ó hEadhra [23rd May 2020] has been met with sharp criticism and disappointment by many. Her comments have damaged the sense of solidarity that was evident in Irish society as a result of COVID-19, and could lead to greater division going forward.
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