Over the coming years , Rainbow Pedestrian Crossings dedicated to the LGBT community will become a common feature of Irish Towns and Cities . Arklow Municipal District installed the first such crossing in December , an idea proposed by local LGBT activist and filmmaker Dave Thomas and backed by local Councillor Peir Leonard . South Dublin County Council passed a motion in November to install Rainbow Crossings in South Dublin . The Motion was put forward by Councillor Francis Timmons and seconded by Councillor Peter Kavanagh of the green party . Meanwhile in Wexford , a motion put forward by Sinn Féin councillor Tom Forde will see a number of Rainbow

It was interesting to hear the reason given by Arklow Council to install Ireland's first ever Rainbow Crossing . A Spokesperson for Arklow Council said : - "We hope that this project will highlight to those passing through the main street that the community in Arklow and its environs is an inclusive one where everyone is treated equally . Arklow Municipal District is delighted to be setting an example on a national level in this regard and we hope that this project will lead the way for other local authorities and communities to follow " . The question is this . Is it 'equal' to give

The recent conviction of a Moldovan man Eugeniu Olan for sexually assaulting a 91 year old Waterford Lady just six months after he arrived in Ireland , highlights the urgency for a more safe and responsible migration system here . In the early hours of July 2021 , the attacker , Eugeniu Olan who had convictions in Italy for theft, carrying weapons and damage to public property broke into the Waterford home of a 91 year old lady and sexually assaulted her as she lay in bed leaving her bleeding with bruising to her neck, forearm, hand and leg. Gardaí were alerted by a carer who

An online petition backed by TV personality Eddie Hobbs to abolish Covid Passes has garnered over Thirty-Two thousand Signatures . Currently , People visiting Restaurants , Pubs and Care facilities in Ireland must show proof of vaccination (Covid Pass) or proof that they recovered from COVID-19 in the past 6 months (proof of immunity) . Petition o rganisers describe the system as .. "a divisive and discriminatory measure with very little scientific basis" that "divides the nation" . The domestic COVID pass in Ireland should be abolished immediately. It is a divisive and discriminatory measure with very little scientific basis. As a tool it

My local Cafe has a permanent rainbow flag over the sales counter . Out of curiosity I asked them in an email the reason for the flag but got no response of yet . Usually , the reason given is - "to make LGBT people feel 'welcome' and 'included'" here's the thing .... 1) Who says they dont already feel welcome and included without the Flag ???? 2) Why do you need a flag in order to feel welcome , thats the big question ???? What about all the different nationalities currently living in Ireland . Should all our Shops and Buildings put up