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Gerard and Penny who run a homestead in rural county Longford say slow living in the country side is an antidote to the chaos of modernity. Watch more: https://gript.ie/dublin-man-who-settled-in-rural-longford-explains-regenerative-farming-on-guided-tour-of-garden/

"They were economic migrants": Ex-Irish immigration official Seán Deegan explains why he rejected 99% of asylum claims he heard. #gript

WATCH: Hundreds protest in Santry after Gardai pushed through a local blockade to establish a migrant centre for 300 men #gript

"Every one of those 31,000 abortions is a child's life that has been lost. We remember them." A candlelit vigil at the Dáil on the eve of the anniversary of the repeal of the the 8th hears that the outcomes of repeal have been "horrifying".

“Completely irresponsible”: Sociologist Michael Biggs speaks about the now-discredited Tavistock gender clinic, which the HSE sent children as young as 5 to for treatment. #gript

Alex Sheridan of Free Speech Ireland says legislations were “asleep at the wheel” during the the processing of Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022.

Countess founder Laoise De Brún says parents must use their “robust rights” to protect children from “indoctrination” with transgender ideology.

Residents of Santry north county Dublin say they are afraid for the safety of their community after learning that 303 male asylum seekers are to be housed in a factory shed in the area.

Fight week for the much-anticipated unification bout on Saturday between Katie Taylor and unbeaten champion Chantelle Cameron took place at Dundrum Town Centre on Wednesday. We spoke to Eddie Hearn and Andy Lee about what this event means to boxing in Ireland as the excitement mounts ahead of Saturday. ALSO: a young fan from Stepaside got the surprise of her life when Katie invited her to workout in front of a packed crowd and the world's media. The first bell of the undercard is at 5pm on Saturday with Katie expected in the ring some time after 10pm. gript

“It’s a completely normal belief that your grandmother has - that there are men and women”: Maya Forstater talks about taking a case against her employer after they cut ties with her over her gender-critical beliefs. #gript

“I don’t think I should have to respect a male rapist’s pronouns”: Iseult White on freedom of speech and online censorship regarding gender issues. https://youtu.be/KtGX9MynCFI #gript

“It was the first time in my journalistic career that people told me I was a Nazi for asking a simple question”: Journalist Helen Joyce on writing about trans ideology. Watch full video here: https://youtu.be/2-ysKQrRMMU #gript

Tánaiste Micheál Martin says he doesn’t believe a reduction in the TV licence fee is “on the cards,” because State-funded media like RTÉ is needed to “strengthen democracy.” #gript

Speaking at a Free Speech Ireland event in Dublin, Senator Sharon Keogan said the government’s new hate speech bill is partly designed to keep political dissenters quiet.

“We’re in a weird world”: Irish psychotherapist Stella O’Malley says that transgender people’s mental health “does not seem to be improved by medical transition.” Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/J-qyagO7yYE

"Why should voters trust you?": Tánaiste Micheál Martin is asked if his government intends to go back on campaign promises made during the 8th Amendment referendum regarding restrictions around abortion, like the 3-day wait. #gript

WATCH: “I came across the fish out walking. There were dead fish all over the place.” An investigation has been launched after a serious incident near Ennistymon in Co Clare in which up to 2,000 fish died. #gript

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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar defends disregarding the results of the public consultation on "hate speech" laws, arguing that "very often" such consultations are hijacked by "campaigning groups" and are not "reflective of public opinion." #gript

“We have people putting out misinformation, and it’s creating animosity”: Beef farmer Helen O’Sullivan is “sick and tired” of seeing vegan billboards around Ireland blaming agriculture for climate change. #gript

Parents held a protest today at the offices of Children's Books Ireland, who they say have defended the use of sexually explicit books for children in libraries.

“This will make the planning process more arduous, and will cause more delays”: Verona Murphy TD says that a 700-page planning and development bill will worsen an already over-regulated housing market. #gript

“Our fleet has been decimated”: Ireland was “robbed” of fishing quota by EU deal, Cork fisherman claims. #gript

“When we want something, he can’t find where his pockets are”: Tipperary farmer Maurice of The Long Acre on Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue giving €750k in foreign aid to support Ukrainian farms. #gript

"The State spends around €6bn a year on the NGO sector": Minister Paschal Donohoe says that many NGOs involved in "advocacy" still receive State funding, because of their "expertise" and "valuable" work. #gript