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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin who previously said Ireland could not accept "vast numbers" of "economic migrants" says the gov has capitulated to "violence" by announcing "clampdown" on "illegal immigration".

Senator Michael McDowell - Ireland's ex-Attorney General - has accused the government and NGOs of propagating the "old, lazy-minded lie" that the Irish constitution says a woman's place is in the home, saying that this is "wholly untrue" and "disinformation."

Fianna Fáil Education Minister Norma Foley responds to criticism from Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard that she was "stalling" on the School Transport Review. Question by Ben Scallan.

Equality Minister Roderic O'Gorman says a 'Yes' vote in the Care Referendum would place an "obligation on the State" to support care.

This week Taoiseach Leo Varadkar launched an attack on Gript, dubbing this outlet "disingenuous" and questioning our funding sources after we tried to ask about Minister Catherine Martin being fact checked by the Electoral Commission. Ben Scallan responds.

"The Taoiseach will work in line with the SIPO rules and regulations and will comply with them." - Minister Helen McEntee when asked whether Leo Varadkar should release the unredacted version of his correspondence with SIPO, as covered by The Ditch. Question by Ben Scallan.

Media Minister Catherine Martin when asked if she accepts that people boycotting the TV license don't want to fund RTÉ in any way: "What I would say to that is that the TV license is the law of the land, so it needs to be paid...it funds public service broadcasting."

Media Minister Catherine Martin is asked if she will delete a tweet in which she falsely claimed that the Constitution says "a woman's place is in the home" - a claim which was explicitly contradicted by her government's own Electoral Commission. Question by Ben Scallan.

Paschal Donohoe says Ursula Von Der Leyen is an "extremely successful leader" who has done an "exceptional job" as European Commission President. Asked about her handling of Gaza, he said that politicians' performance should be taken "in the round". Question by Ben Scallan.

Catherine Murphy, the former co-leader of the Social Democrats, previously said that Irish people had "white privilege," even during periods of historical oppression. Ben Scallan asked the current leader, Holly Cairns, if this is still the party's position.

Numerous Irish Ministers have suggested that the Irish Constitution says a "woman's place is in the home" ahead of the referendum - a claim which the Electoral Commission has confirmed is false. Ben Scallan presses Minister Norma Foley about this "constant" misinformation:

Asked how the public can have confidence in the MetroLink line given the overruns of the National Children's Hospital, Paschal Donohoe says the State successfully delivers "the majority" of projects "in line" with expected costs and "roughly on time." Question by Ben Scallan.

In Dublin today Germany's Finance Minister spoke to Ireland's Michael McGrath about ending illegal migration: "The people do not accept this. The solution is control...We stop illegal migration into our welfare state...we make the choice who we invite into our labour market."

With immigration now a top issue for voters, speakers at Monday's march said government policy was failing communities. #gript

“Massive levels of homelessness in Wicklow” Hundreds marched through Arklow to protest the establishment of a DP centre in the town.

"Leo Varadkar, in my view, should get better advice...He misunderstood what the Dublin Convention is all about." Dr. Mehari Fisseha, PhD in Migration Studies, speaks to @Ben_Scallan about Ireland's asylum system, Neale Richmond's family-reunification comments, and more.

Simon Harris says it is "entirely true" that the government could increase funding for carers, with or without a 'Yes' vote in the care referendum, despite Roderic O'Gorman's claim that the referendum would help to secure such funding. Question by Ben Scallan.

"You're misinterpreting what I said": Green Party leader Eamon Ryan explains his objection to the expansion of Dublin Airport, and responds to whether his party believes that the environment should be prioritised over the growth of the economy. Question by Ben Scallan.

David Digan who lost his left arm after an accident says the government is failing in its duty to uphold the rights of people with special needs.

Irish farmers say their industry is being unfairly targeted by green policies while MEP says nitrous oxide is 290 times more pollutant than methane.

Women opposing the government's referendum proposal marched through Dublin city centre on Saturday, saying the only references to women and mother in the Constitution should remain. #gript

"I don't know the details of that particular case" - Taoiseach Leo Varadkar' when asked about a child being permanently paralysed due to lack of spinal surgery, as raised in the Seanad by Senator TomClonan this week.

Irish farmers say they have reached "boiling point" with "green policies" and that if their concerns are not addressed Dublin will be brought to a standstill.

Eamon Ryan says it’s “not surprising” that 66% of respondents to Sunday Business Post poll say government has taken in too many refugees.

Minister Paschal Donohoe confirms that the government can't guarantee the upcoming referendum to redefine the family won't result in polygamous relationships being legally-recognised in Ireland. Question by Ben Scallan.