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One can’t, or at least shouldn’t , blame asylum seekers. This is the direct result of blatant and incompetent mismanagement of those people by those responsible for their care and their policy makers
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Government to ban asylum seekers from using taxis
The ban is set to come in February and any exemptions will have to be signed off by the Home Office.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One can’t, or at least shouldn’t , blame asylum seekers. This is the direct result of blatant and incompetent mismanagement of those people by those responsible for their care and their policy makers
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We have a severe and unaffordable housing crisis - therefore these reforms are needed to reset the rental market
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords
The Government's rental reforms have been dealt an early blow by news this week of an exodus of small landlords, writes Sandra Hurley.
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November 29, 2025 at 1:12 PM
We have a severe and unaffordable housing crisis - therefore these reforms are needed to reset the rental market
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
In my view, housing is a social service therefore should be controlled as much as is needed
Early blow for rent reforms by exodus of small landlords www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Might not the EU be better without Hungary?
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil
Hungary's Viktor Orban defied the EU today by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended a Kremlin meeting held in the midst of a diplomatic push to end Moscow's Ukraine ...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Might not the EU be better without Hungary?
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
I don’t see how this can be let stand?
Maybe I’m missing something ?
Orban defies EU by promising to keep buying Russian oil www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
This is a very disturbing article. As a former social worker - I am embarrassed by this
We need full clarification immediately
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We need full clarification immediately
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Parents threatened by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to care
Families seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:47 AM
This is a very disturbing article. As a former social worker - I am embarrassed by this
We need full clarification immediately
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We need full clarification immediately
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Well yes, of course he does when the US is doing his bidding
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US
The Russian president accuses Kyiv of wanting to fight "to the last Ukrainian" - which he says Russia is also "in principle" ready to do.
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November 27, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Well yes, of course he does when the US is doing his bidding
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Putin doubles down on demands for Ukrainian territory ahead of talks with US in Moscow www.bbc.com/news/article...
Whatever it is, the US actions regarding the “ peace plan” for Ukraine is not mediation
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
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Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
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No real intent in Moscow to engage in peace talks, says von der Leyen
The European Commission chief said the EU would stand with Ukraine and support it "in every way".
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November 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Whatever it is, the US actions regarding the “ peace plan” for Ukraine is not mediation
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Mediators never have a vested interest in the final settlement unlike America which is absolutely serving its own interests
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Amnesty for war crimes or crimes against humanity should not be part of any peace deal for anyone. If it is included then the ICC may as well simply shut its doors and go into retirement
Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia
Naturally, Moscow would have much preferred the original US 28-point peace plan. Some commentators in pro-Kremlin media hailed it as the first framework that almost entirely reflects Russia's demands.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Amnesty for war crimes or crimes against humanity should not be part of any peace deal for anyone. If it is included then the ICC may as well simply shut its doors and go into retirement
Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Ukraine peace plan amendments 'don't suit' Russia www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Enthusiastically agree
Same-sex marriage should be recognised in bloc - EU court www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Same-sex marriage should be recognised in bloc - EU court www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Same-sex marriage should be recognised in bloc - EU court
The EU's highest court has ruled that same-sex marriages must be respected throughout the bloc and rebuked Poland for refusing to recognise a marriage between two of its citizens that took place in Ge...
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November 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Enthusiastically agree
Same-sex marriage should be recognised in bloc - EU court www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Same-sex marriage should be recognised in bloc - EU court www.rte.ie/news/europe/...
Once again this amounts to gross interference by America
US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies www.bbc.com/news/article...
US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies www.bbc.com/news/article...
US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies
Europe should "reconsider" rules for big tech firms if it wants lower US tariffs on steel exports, the US Commerce Secretary says.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Once again this amounts to gross interference by America
US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies www.bbc.com/news/article...
US presses Europe on rules for big tech companies www.bbc.com/news/article...
One has the feeling that, for some, it is shockingly trivial to list fast and loose with democratic process
Cases against Comey and James dismissed www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Cases against Comey and James dismissed www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Cases against Comey and James dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, finding that the US Attorney hand-picked by President Donald Trump t...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
One has the feeling that, for some, it is shockingly trivial to list fast and loose with democratic process
Cases against Comey and James dismissed www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Cases against Comey and James dismissed www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Its kinda like there are two separate and parallel peace efforts in play
I simply can’t trust the American agenda here. But time will tell
I can only hope European leaders are wide awake ATM
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I simply can’t trust the American agenda here. But time will tell
I can only hope European leaders are wide awake ATM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
Trump hints at 'big progress' in Ukraine talks as Zelensky warns against giving away territory
After weekend US-Ukraine talks in Geneva, President Zelensky says:
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November 24, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Its kinda like there are two separate and parallel peace efforts in play
I simply can’t trust the American agenda here. But time will tell
I can only hope European leaders are wide awake ATM
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I simply can’t trust the American agenda here. But time will tell
I can only hope European leaders are wide awake ATM
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c3...
I have to say that I agree with the sentiment in this header from The Mirror
We simply must get our public services additional funding
But, tax distribution must be fair and include the wealthy and corporates who need a healthy workforce that can access proper health and education
We simply must get our public services additional funding
But, tax distribution must be fair and include the wealthy and corporates who need a healthy workforce that can access proper health and education
November 24, 2025 at 10:49 AM
I have to say that I agree with the sentiment in this header from The Mirror
We simply must get our public services additional funding
But, tax distribution must be fair and include the wealthy and corporates who need a healthy workforce that can access proper health and education
We simply must get our public services additional funding
But, tax distribution must be fair and include the wealthy and corporates who need a healthy workforce that can access proper health and education
Does his narcissism know no bounds?
He inherited no war! Russia invaded Ukraine- period!
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He inherited no war! Russia invaded Ukraine- period!
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Ukraine war: Trump says Ukraine ungrateful as officials meet to convince Kyiv to accept peace proposals
Ukraine's allies have expressed concern that the plan favours Russia, but Zelensky says Kyiv's interests could be included.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Does his narcissism know no bounds?
He inherited no war! Russia invaded Ukraine- period!
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He inherited no war! Russia invaded Ukraine- period!
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There is nothing Christian about Islamophobia
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
Why Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity
The Church of England is grappling with what to do about followers of the far-right figure embracing faith.
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November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
There is nothing Christian about Islamophobia
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
Tommy Robinson supporters are turning to Christianity, leaving the Church in a dilemma www.bbc.com/news/article...
I’m sorry but I must ask - when will this man be held personally accountable for his missteps as PM?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Boris Johnson took four days off as NHS warned Covid could ‘overwhelm’ system
Files show then PM was walking dog, riding motorbike and hosting guests as pandemic planning stalled in ‘lost month’
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November 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
I’m sorry but I must ask - when will this man be held personally accountable for his missteps as PM?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
America, currently, is a global outlier
When are other nations actually going to explicitly call this out
G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
When are other nations actually going to explicitly call this out
G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott
G20 leaders have adopted a declaration addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges over US objections, prompting the White House to accuse South Africa of weaponising its leadership of t...
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November 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
America, currently, is a global outlier
When are other nations actually going to explicitly call this out
G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
When are other nations actually going to explicitly call this out
G20 summit adopts declaration despite US boycott www.rte.ie/news/world/2...
Who is going to tell Trump he can’t operate like this with international diplomacy
Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv
US President Donald Trump says the plan is not his "final offer" for Kyiv, and security officials are set to meet in Geneva on Sunday.
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November 22, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Who is going to tell Trump he can’t operate like this with international diplomacy
Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv www.bbc.com/news/article...
Trump says US plan to end Ukraine war not 'final offer' for Kyiv www.bbc.com/news/article...
The more I read this the more horrified I grow
Trump is not sowing peace at all
Instead, he is increasing the likelihood of war in Europe as a result of further Russian aggression
Peace plan: Capitulation to Moscow or start of a process? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Trump is not sowing peace at all
Instead, he is increasing the likelihood of war in Europe as a result of further Russian aggression
Peace plan: Capitulation to Moscow or start of a process? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Peace plan: Capitulation to Moscow or start of a process?
Fears amid peace plan that Donald Trump's dislike of Ukraine and admiration of Vladimir Putin now at a final reckoning, writes Tony Connelly.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The more I read this the more horrified I grow
Trump is not sowing peace at all
Instead, he is increasing the likelihood of war in Europe as a result of further Russian aggression
Peace plan: Capitulation to Moscow or start of a process? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Trump is not sowing peace at all
Instead, he is increasing the likelihood of war in Europe as a result of further Russian aggression
Peace plan: Capitulation to Moscow or start of a process? www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
I had no idea this was happening in Denmark
It’s unconscionable and backward!
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It’s unconscionable and backward!
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Greenlandic families fight to get children back after parenting tests banned
The Danish government has banned the use of parental competency tests, known as FKUs, on Greenlandic families after decades of criticism.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:03 AM
I had no idea this was happening in Denmark
It’s unconscionable and backward!
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It’s unconscionable and backward!
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The day is fast approaching when Europe and the UK will have to tell Trump - not America - to just stop!
The man is a wrecking ball
Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 www.bbc.com/news/article...
The man is a wrecking ball
Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 www.bbc.com/news/article...
Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20
The gathering in South Africa comes as US President Donald Trump gives Ukraine until Thursday to agree to the deal.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The day is fast approaching when Europe and the UK will have to tell Trump - not America - to just stop!
The man is a wrecking ball
Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 www.bbc.com/news/article...
The man is a wrecking ball
Ukraine allies to hold talks on White House peace plan at G20 www.bbc.com/news/article...
This feels like unspeakable pressure and Europe needs to step up and support Ukraine immediately
The US is overstepping
Zelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over peace plan www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
The US is overstepping
Zelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over peace plan www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
Zelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over peace plan
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky has warned he will not "betray" his country as he pushed back on a US plan to end the war on terms favourable to Moscow, acknowledging he risked losing Washington as an al...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
This feels like unspeakable pressure and Europe needs to step up and support Ukraine immediately
The US is overstepping
Zelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over peace plan www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
The US is overstepping
Zelensky: Ukraine risks losing US support over peace plan www.rte.ie/news/ukraine...
The actual proven competence of parties seeking power in government must absolutely become an election issue for every election
We cannot afford this kind of withering incompetence ever again!
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We cannot afford this kind of withering incompetence ever again!
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Covid inquiry live updates: UK did 'too little, too late', leading to thousands more Covid deaths, says inquiry
The inquiry says an earlier lockdown could have saved 23,000 lives in the first wave in England - and lockdown could have been avoided altogether with earlier interventions.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
The actual proven competence of parties seeking power in government must absolutely become an election issue for every election
We cannot afford this kind of withering incompetence ever again!
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We cannot afford this kind of withering incompetence ever again!
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This feels like unwarranted interference
Delays to gold mine harming NI reputation - US ambassador www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Delays to gold mine harming NI reputation - US ambassador www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Delays to gold mine harming NI reputation - US ambassador
"Unnecessary delays" over an application to mine gold in Co Tyrone are "harming" Northern Ireland's reputation, the US ambassador to the UK has said.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:27 PM
This feels like unwarranted interference
Delays to gold mine harming NI reputation - US ambassador www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Delays to gold mine harming NI reputation - US ambassador www.rte.ie/news/regiona...
Trump &Co really need to stop these facile solo runs and Europe should be quite insistent
US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan www.bbc.com/news/article...
US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan www.bbc.com/news/article...
US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan
It comes after reports the US and Russia have prepared a 28-point peace plan, allegedly with major concessions from Ukraine.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Trump &Co really need to stop these facile solo runs and Europe should be quite insistent
US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan www.bbc.com/news/article...
US military officials in Kyiv as Europe warns against reported Russia peace plan www.bbc.com/news/article...