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TD gives glowing character ref to convicted child abuser - while remaining anonymous!

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by Petaljam » Sun Apr 19, 2026 12:04 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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What exactly is the argument for a TD using their status as a public figure to back up a character reference for a convicted criminal while also...

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I think we largely agree, apart from the fact that I think that victim impact statements should only be delivered post the sentencing if one feels...

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Sun Apr 19, 2026 10:00 pm
Kanye West banned from the UK.

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by GolahVe-Nekhar » Thu Apr 09, 2026 8:59 am » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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What makes this particularly problematic is that he has formally apologized for the comments he made which have been given as the reason for the ban....

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Further cancellations in France, Switzerland and Poland.

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Sun Apr 19, 2026 9:43 pm
President convenes Council of State meeting

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by Catapulta » Thu Apr 16, 2026 5:12 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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President convenes Council of State meeting on International Protection Bill

President Catherine Connolly has convened a meeting of the Council...

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Not alone that, but if the SC decides it IS constitutional, then its constitutionality cannot be subsequently challenged AFAIK.

100% correct. And...

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Sun Apr 19, 2026 9:20 pm
Orban loses in Hungarian elections.

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by GolahVe-Nekhar » Mon Apr 13, 2026 12:08 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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I feel about Orban very similarly to how I feel about Erdogan.

I recognize in both the calibre of their skills as Statesmen and their dedication to...

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Similar outlook on border control, that's one reason. No different than UK Labour members assisting in the Kamala Harris campaign

Yes I vividly...

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Sun Apr 19, 2026 6:18 pm
The US becomes an Idiocracy

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by Lumpy Talbot » Thu Apr 02, 2026 6:00 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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At the US Supreme Court today in testimony on the subject of 'birthright citizenship' a bunch of people descended from immigrants argued back and...

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Prediction time. I predict that the smarter Americans will start moving out of the USA (as their wealthiest already do with their bunkers in New...
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Sun Apr 19, 2026 1:29 pm
Trump to build a Triumphal Arch in DC !

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by Catapulta » Sat Apr 11, 2026 2:08 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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Yes folks He has done it again!

“I am pleased to announce that TODAY my Administration officially filed the presentation and plans to the highly...

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The vulgar fantasies of a vulgar man.

How are they vulgar exactly?

They look pretty good to me.
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How do gardaí weigh the right to protest with the rights of those affected?

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by Socthesecond » Thu Apr 09, 2026 10:43 am » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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Apparently a number ofcities and towns have experience serious disruption as a result of the fuel price protest.

Has prompted the Taoiseach to say...

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Wonder how the 'assessment' at South West Garda Division is coming along on the Minister of State for Justice who broke the law as regards the Local...
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Sun Apr 19, 2026 10:05 am
The reunification of Ireland - news, history, debate and analysis

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by Irish History » Sun Oct 05, 2025 1:43 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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The following is the actual reality of the matter and just a statement of historical fact.

Ireland is one of the oldest countries in the world -...

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Excellent analysis. SF should be nowhere near power. Ever.

If their Ukraine policy is any evidence, it should be a wake up call. Their position on...
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Presidential Election 2025

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by schmittel » Mon Sep 29, 2025 9:35 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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Election starts proper tonight with the first televised debate, 10 pm Virgin Media.

Kind of looking forward to it, even though I think the line up...

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Personally I'd prefer that a President of a Republic meets no kings at all as a matter of policy.
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Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:03 pm
Iran- in full fledged war with Europe, US and Israel

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by knownunknown » Fri Jan 02, 2026 12:19 pm » in News, Current Affairs & Politics

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So just a few days ago Iranian supreme leader, Masoud Pezeshkian, has said Iran is in a “full-fledged war” with the United States, Israel and...

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Looks like that what's left of the Iranian Regime is beginning to fracture.

The other day they declared the straits open

- now its closed again!...
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