Video : Éamon de Valera launches RTE Telefís 1961 but warns of dangers
1961 Éamon de Valera launches Telefís Éireann (RTE) but warns of dangers .
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Busker Henry Street - Fairytale New York
Up the Dubs . Short Clip of Busker on Henry Street in Dublin singing fairytale of New York .
Interview with Cavan Priest cautioned by Gardai over public mass
Interview with Fr P.J. Hughes, Parish Priest at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Mullahoran , Co Cavan , who was cautioned by Gardai for celebrating Sunday Mass in public and told he would face prosecution under Covid-19 regulations if he continued . Fr Hughes said Gardai arrived at the Church , stood at the Door and began turning Parishoners away from the Church .
Asylum System - worker describes "unbelievable abuse" of Ireland's asylum system
A caller to the Niall Boylan show that worked in the Asylum System in Ireland for 18 years has said the system is being abused and says only a very small number of the people he saw were genuine asylum seekers The amount of abuse I've seen in 18 years is unbelievable . people who have actually claimed asylum in other countries come to Ireland because we've the easiest system in the world . The caller says that during the period when Ireland had birthright citizenship , heavily pregnant women were arriving from the Airport , one person even gave birth in the office .
Watch : Donegal Woman speaks against direct provision centre in her area
Claire Quinn who lives on the Donegal Derry border speaks against direct provision centre in her area . Statistics from the Department of Justice show that between 2001 to 2016 out of 54,000 asylum applications only 8% were deemed genuine refugees following face to face interviews with applicants . The top Countries of origin for asylum seekers entering Ireland in 2018 and 2019 were Albania and Georgia . click image to enlarge
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Letters : Arklow Rainbow Crossing - Is it "Equal" to give more importance to one group over another
It was interesting to hear the rational 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
Letters : Sexual assault on 91 yr old lady in waterford highlights need for safer borders
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
32K Sign Petition to Abolish Covid Passes in Ireland
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
Genuine Question about Rainbow Flag
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
Letters : Nursing Homes denying residents access to family over Vax Certs are breaching guidelines
Are you being refused access to your Nursing Home relative over your Vaccination status . If so , you are not alone and in a similar position to myself and others ... and believe it or not , such a refusal is a breach of the HSE Guidelines in relation to exemptions on Vaccine Certs . The HSE Guidelines issued to Nursing Homes in November - "COVID-19: Normalising Visiting in Long Term Residential Care Facilities (LTRCFs) " contain a list of exemptions in Appendix 1 and not only do these exemptions give Nursing Home Staff discretion around Covid Cert requirements but they specificly state that a resident who
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