In the news again today , we hear this idea yet again of "far right extremist groups" organising Anti Lockdown Protests on Social Media and handing out 'far right literature' . Over the past 20 years , almost every public protest in Ireland was organised by groups on social media . If we take the anti water meter protests for example , these were all organised by groups on social media , ranging in political persuasion from left wing - far left and I supported their cause at the time even though I would be more centred myself . Many of these anti water meter protests

A Barrister and Senior Counsel , Ms Una McGurk has begun High Court proceedings against the Movement of Asylum Seekers in Ireland (MASI) and the group’s co-founders Lucky Khambule , Donnah Vuma and spokesperson Bulelani Mfacos. Ms McGurk was a Judicator on the International Protection Appeals Tribunal (IPAT) at the time, a government body responsible for making decisions on Asylum Application appeals . In a video posted on youtube , Ms McGurk said .. "I feel i have been seriously defamed on social media , as a consequence I have just issued high court proceedings for defamation . open season for Una McGurk is now over" The case

A new fast track system of Housing for Asylum Seekers arriving in Ireland will see applicants housed within four months and will become a "standard feature of Irish cities and towns" . Details of the new system are contained in a Governmental report entitled : "a white paper to end direct provision and establish a new International Protection support service" Under the new system Asylum Seekers arriving in Ireland will initially be housed in one of six state owned Reception and Integration Centres with own-door or own-room accommodation where they will receive free healthcare , childcare , educational and financial supports . Applicants will be eligible for a Driving Licence

A new strain of the Covid-19 virus has been found in Ireland that may render vaccines ineffective . The variant called the 'B1525' first originated in the UK and Nigeria in December and is thought to be linked to travel between the two . The new strain contains the E484K mutation similar to that of the Brazilian , South African and UK variant which studies have shown enables the virus to escape natural and vaccine triggered immunity . A further four cases of the South African variant B1351 have also been found here . Studies have shown that some vaccines have been less effective against the south african strain such

Plans by Bartra Property Ltd for construction of a 5 Storey Nursing home near Bulloch Harbour in Dalkey Co Dublin has been met with strong local opposition. A total of 35 planning objections have been lodged with Dun Laoghaire County Council against the proposed development which includes the demolition of the existing 2 storey dwelling 'Maple Tree House' and construction of a 104 bedroom nursing home, ranging in height from 2-5 storeys on a 1.48 acre site in Dublin's wealthiest suburb . Former Late Late show host and newstalk presenter Pat Kenny who lives in the adjoining property was among those who lodged an objection . In his objection