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# controversial - Monday 2 December, 2019
Councillors reject motion to have support for O'Devaney Gardens redevelopment project rescinded
The O’Devaney project will see a number of new homes developed, including social and affordable housing.
# controversial - Tuesday 12 November, 2019
'Hiding isn't going to make it go away': Fine Gael Ministers call on Clifford-Lee to apologise over social media comments
Lorraine Clifford-Lee has come under fire in recent days over controversial tweets she posted in the past.
# controversial - Wednesday 21 August, 2019
Former QPR boss Holloway clarifies controversial remarks equating Brexit with football
The Sky pundit has come under fire for comments about Gabriel Jesus’ last-minute disallowed goal in the 2-2 draw with Spurs.
# controversial - Monday 12 August, 2019
Promoter defends controversial decision to bring Ruiz-Joshua rematch to Saudi Arabia
Eddie Hearn has been criticised for choosing a country with an ‘abysmal human rights record’ for the latest world heavyweight title fight.
# controversial - Monday 15 July, 2019
Irish referee in the spotlight after NY Red Bulls snatch controversial winner in Hudson River derby
Alan Kelly appeared to overrule his linesman in a sequence of play, which led to the home side’s crucial second-half goal.
# controversial - Sunday 30 June, 2019
Verstappen ends Mercedes run but stewards investigate
The Dutchman’s dramatic overtaking move was immediately announced as under investigation by the officials.
# controversial - Thursday 6 June, 2019
'They're throwing a lot of money on the table and at the end of the day, we're prizefighters'
Former world champion boxer Amir Khan has defended his decision to fight in Saudi Arabia despite concerns over human rights in the country.
# controversial - Saturday 4 May, 2019
Cheika gives evidence at Folau 'anti-gay' hearing
The 30-year-old was informed last month of plans to terminate his multi-year, multi-million-dollar deal after he posted on social media that ‘hell awaits’ homosexuals.
# controversial - Friday 22 February, 2019
Controversial Hernandez strike helps West Ham push Fulham closer to relegation trapdoor
Fulham failed to capitalise on an early lead as Claudio Ranieri’s side slumped to another Premier League loss.
# controversial - Saturday 12 January, 2019
Rio Ferdinand throws his support behind Newcastle owner Mike Ashley over club sale talks
The BT Sport pundit was speaking ahead of Newcastle’s match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
# controversial - Thursday 13 September, 2018
Tel Aviv chosen ahead of Jerusalem to host Eurovision 2019
The more controversial choice of Jerusalem was rejected in favour of Tel Aviv.
# controversial - Friday 20 July, 2018
Gary Neville embroiled in Twitter row after controversial signing of Irish striker
Adam Rooney’s move from Aberdeen to Salford has provoked plenty of debate.
# controversial - Sunday 15 July, 2018
Did the officials make the right call? Controversial VAR decision boosts France
Croatia were left feeling hard done by in this afternoon’s World Cup final.
# controversial - Tuesday 19 June, 2018
Controversial chart-topping rapper XXXTentacion shot dead in Florida
The rapper, whose lyrics were filled with insecurity and his real life marred by violence, was gunned down in broad daylight.
# controversial - Friday 25 May, 2018
Italian parents who named their son Benito Mussolini receive court summons
The 14-month-old has a rather famous namesake.
# controversial - Monday 21 May, 2018
Legia Warsaw win Polish championship in dramatic circumstances after final game abandoned
The title-winners finished three points ahead of former Irish international Cillian Sheridan’s Jagiellona Białystok.
# controversial - Tuesday 15 May, 2018
South African Berry installed as referee for Leinster v Munster
The official in his first season in the league will be assisted by Welsh touch judges.
# controversial - Friday 27 April, 2018
Pochettino says the FA's controversial Harry Kane tweet was 'embarrassing'
The Tottenham boss has criticised the Football Association for a joke about their FA Cup semi-final defeat.
# controversial - Thursday 26 April, 2018
Caster Semenya could be affected by new rules for female athletes with high testosterone levels
The controversial move has been seen as targeting the double Olympic 800m champion.
# controversial - Thursday 22 February, 2018
Cork striker receives one-match ban after controversial red card
Graham Cummins was dismissed against St Patrick’s Athletic last week.
# controversial - Sunday 4 February, 2018
Jurgen Klopp fuming after Harry Kane penalty denies Liverpool
The Reds boss confronted Jon Moss on the pitch at full-time.
# controversial - Sunday 28 January, 2018
'I think it is normal' - Klopp defends VAR after controversies in West Brom loss
After long delays while officials consulted VAR during Saturday’s FA Cup exit, Liverpool’s Jurgen Klopp defended the system.
# controversial - Saturday 16 September, 2017
Explainer: Why has Newstalk decided to suspend George Hook?
The veteran host has made controversial comments before – so why was this time different?
# controversial - Friday 8 September, 2017
Fine Gael councillor to face disciplinary hearing over comments about Islam
The councillor posted a series of controversial comments on Twitter regarding migrants and Islam.
# controversial - Thursday 7 September, 2017
Fine Gael criticises one of its councillors for 'unacceptable' comments about Islam
Councillor Brian Murphy claimed that Sharia law is operating in Ireland.
# controversial - Monday 26 June, 2017
John McEnroe says Serena Williams would rank 700th in the world on the men's tour
The American said he still believed she was the best female player ever.
# controversial - Wednesday 14 June, 2017
Do you agree with this controversial video referee decision from the France-England match?
Raphael Varane was sent off after some deliberation, much to the dismay of his team-mates.
# controversial - Wednesday 31 May, 2017
Former star Margaret Court says tennis is 'full of lesbians'
The 24-time Grand Slam champion great also claimed transgender children were the work of “the devil”.
# controversial - Wednesday 24 May, 2017
John Terry 'couldn't care less' about farewell criticism
The arrangement was later described as contrived and embarrassing by some pundits.
# controversial - Sunday 14 May, 2017
WTA slams 'unacceptable' Madrid Open over Nastase ceremony appearance
Nastase presented Simona Halep with her trophy last night.
# controversial - Tuesday 9 May, 2017
Has controversial star moved on from the NFL after national anthem protest?
Some believe teams won’t sign Colin Kaepernick because of his actions last season.
# controversial - Monday 8 May, 2017
# controversial - Wednesday 26 April, 2017
Sharapova returns to professional tennis today, 15 months after revealing positive drugs test
However, plenty of players aren’t happy that she is being granted wildcard entries into tournaments.
# controversial - Monday 24 April, 2017
Rihanna has Photoshopped the Queen's head onto some of her most iconic looks and it's causing waves
Instagram is lighting up.
# controversial - Tuesday 18 April, 2017
Furious Ancelotti wants VARs after Bayern's controversial exit
Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti did not mince his words about the referee after going out of the Champions League to Real Madrid.
# controversial - Saturday 18 March, 2017
Flahavans fends off Dairy Milk and Tayto to claim top spot in vote for Ireland's favourite food brand
Love Irish Food favourites survey asked 2,150 people about their most-beloved foods.
# controversial - Saturday 4 March, 2017
Arsene Wenger defends decision to drop Alexis Sanchez
The manager downplayed the significance of his decision to leave out the Chile international.
# controversial - Thursday 19 January, 2017
Fifa considering penalty shootouts with a difference for 2026 World Cup group games
Technical Director Marco van Basten has admitted US-style format may be introduced.
# controversial - Tuesday 10 January, 2017
Controversial tennis star Kyrgios wore an interesting t-shirt to a press conference last night
He wore a ‘F**k Donald Trump’ top after beating Rafael Nadal.
# controversial - Wednesday 4 January, 2017
White House to transfer prisoners out of Guantanamo despite Trump's demands
Trump has vowed to “load (Guantanamo) up with some bad dudes” .
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Poll: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
AS GOVERNMENT-FORMATION talks continue post-general election, some focus is now turning to the Seanad election.
The upper house consists of 60 senators who are appointed or elected in three different ways: The Taoiseach’s nominees, panels and the university panel.
There has been much discussion about the Seanad in recent years with many people viewing it as elitist and in need of being reformed or scrapped altogether. The public was asked in a referendum in October 2013 whether the Seanad should be abolished – 51.7% said No, 48.27% said Yes.
The public previously voted to extend voting rights to all graduates of Irish third-level institutions, but a law allowing this to happen has never been enacted. However, many people argue this is still unfair given how many others would still be unable to vote.
What do you think: Should voting in the Seanad election be extended?
Poll Results:
Yes, to every citizen over 18 (3194)
The Seanad should be reformed or scrapped (2349)
Yes, to all third-level graduates (910)
No, it's fine the way it is (698)
I'm not sure (150)
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