Photo by Elina Fairytale on Pexels With March 8 quickly approaching, people across the country are being asked to have their say on two proposed amendments to Bunreacht na hÉireann. The “family” amendment to Articles 41.1 and 41.3 proposes changes to the articles in how they associate the definition of “family” with respect to marriage. The “care” amendment to … [Read more...] about Referendum set to take place on March 8
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A rise in anti-immigration rhetoric fuelled by misinformation on social media
Image by Hubert de Thé from Pixabay A large rise of anti-immigration rhetoric can be seen in Ireland over the past several years as the Irish government has come under attack over the number of migrants let into the country, further fuelled by the spread of misinformation and disinformation on social media. In a number of protests and violent incidents … [Read more...] about A rise in anti-immigration rhetoric fuelled by misinformation on social media
Two Referendums set to take place in March
What is this? On March 8, 2024 (International Women’s Day) Irish citizens will be asked to vote on two amendments to the Constitution; the 39th Amendment of the Constitution - (The Family) Bill 2023, and the 40th Amendment - the Care Bill 2023. What changes will be made? The first referendum to be voted on, the 39th Amendment will change Article … [Read more...] about Two Referendums set to take place in March
The Return of Stormont: Michelle O’Neill becomes first Nationalist First Minister
Michelle O’Neill has become the first Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland as Stormont returned for the first time since it was collapsed by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in 2022. O’Neill, who has previously served as Deputy First Minister with Arlene Foster and Paul Givan (both DUP), respectively, is also the Vice President of Sinn Féin since 2018, … [Read more...] about The Return of Stormont: Michelle O’Neill becomes first Nationalist First Minister
Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies
Former Taoiseach John Bruton passed away on February 6, 2024 at age 76 following a short illness. Born in Dunboyne Co. Meath on February 18, 1947, Bruton served as Taoiseach from 1994-1997 and as Leader of Fine Gael from 1990-2001. Bruton graduated from University College Dublin with a Bachelor of Arts degree and qualified as a barrister from King’s Inn … [Read more...] about Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies