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Wednesday 21 October 2020
Counting continues to fill seats on the Industrial and Commercial panels.
Fianna Fáil’s Lorraine Clifford-Lee clashed with Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer.
Senator David Norris on the legacy of the Hirschfeld Centre, which burned down.
Norris himself ran against Michael D Higgins in the 2011 presidential election.
Ireland officially passed legislation which finally decriminalised homosexuality on 24 June 1993.
Strict new coronavirus measures are now in effect – here’s what they mean for you.
Because who doesn’t love a good snoop?
Speaking about his new Housing Co-op Bill, Norris said people appear to have forgotten that “eviction” is a dirty word in Ireland.
In battling David Norris’ claims that Irish homosexuality laws were in breach of his human rights, the government was considering all kinds of defences.
We visited the LGBTA campaigner on the eve of the Pride festival.
The independent senator said alcohol had now become “a human right” in Ireland.
The independent senator has sought to clarify remarks he made in the Seanad on Tuesday.
“It wouldn’t take a feather out of me if two cousin married each other. What’s the problem with that. Really?”
Dr Tom Clonan, a security analyst and former army captain, is running for the Seanad.
Norris is suing Porter over a joke he made two years ago.
“Rein her in there”.
“If you’re bored or confused, forget about it, move on.”
This is going to be one LIVELY conversation.
The independent senator was the toast of the courtyard.
The wearing of pins and badges in Leinster House has become a hot topic in recent days.
The independent senator came on the plinth to dismiss No side claims about funding to groups campaigning for a Yes vote.
The debate about sexism in Irish politics has been reignited by Michael Lowry and his controversial note this week.
Meanwhile, one of Fine Gael’s more conservative TDs says she appreciates the move will be consoling to young people who are gay.
“What I have seen has absolutely horrified me.”
The upper house was suspended three times this afternoon. Here’s what happened….
It was a lively discussion to say the least…
The plot thickens…
Expect some very pointed questions…
“If we expelled every ambassador from Dublin for alleged human rights abuses there would be very few CD-plated registered cars around our city.”
A visit from Pope Francis to Ireland would begin the healing process, says Senator David Norris who tabled the motion.
During his two minutes speaking time last night, David Norris claimed there is homophobia present in the upper house.
Senator David Norris calls for debate on the issue in the Seanad while MEP Paul Murphy brings up the Irish row in Strasbourg.
Everything from Miley Cyrus to Downton Abbey has been raised in the Dáil and Seanad chambers down the years…
All the best shouting, attention seeking and scandal caught on camera.
Plus: How much money has the HSE spent so far this year?
The senator has given his 40-year-old beard the chop in aid of cancer charities.
The Senator will shave his beard off for charity on the Ray D’Arcy show tomorrow morning.
On the first day back after the referendum result, David Norris has already hit out at the idea that senators should not be paid.
From the Justice Minister’s laughing fit, to Jim Walsh’s controversial comments on abortion. Say what you like about the chamber’s effectiveness; so far the current crop of senators have been anything but boring.
WITH LEVEL 5 restrictions coming into effect at midnight until 1 December, many businesses will be forced to close for the next six weeks.
Of course, many Irish businesses have an online presence and in the run-up to Christmas will rely heavily on support here at home.
As the festive season approaches we want to know: Will you make an extra effort to ‘buy irish’ this Christmas?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
This week, a home cook and recent sea swimming convert talks us through her week.
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