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Flashback to Jimmy Kimmel laughing about Donald Trump being banned from all social media platforms, and joking about conservative apps being taken offline: "All over the internet, [conservatives] are screaming about being silenced. They won't be silent about being silenced."

Flashback to Jimmy Kimmel laughing about Donald Trump being banned from all social media platforms, and joking about conservative apps being taken offline: "All over the internet, [conservatives] are screaming about being silenced. They won't be silent about being silenced."

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2,455,079 views • 9 months ago

In the 2020 debate, Micheál Martin, Mary Lou McDonald and Leo Varadkar were asked their biggest career mistake. Micheál's answer: Not listening to "contrarian" voices Mary Lou's answer: Poor electoral strategy Leo's answer: Being "too blunt" and coming off as "insensitive"

In the 2020 debate, Micheál Martin, Mary Lou McDonald and Leo Varadkar were asked their biggest career mistake. Micheál's answer: Not listening to "contrarian" voices Mary Lou's answer: Poor electoral strategy Leo's answer: Being "too blunt" and coming off as "insensitive"

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147,122 views • 2 months ago

In September 2014, referring to immigration, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said "we do not have limitless resources," and that "we simply cannot" expect to "provide for the vast number of economic migrants who seek a better life." "It would be wrong for us to pretend otherwise," he added.

In September 2014, referring to immigration, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin said "we do not have limitless resources," and that "we simply cannot" expect to "provide for the vast number of economic migrants who seek a better life." "It would be wrong for us to pretend otherwise," he added.

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493,425 views • 2 years ago

On February 14th 2008, Leo Varadkar said that "very quick" immigration into Ireland had caused "difficulties" in "criminal justice" and "integration." He added: "It's important that where people are looking to attribute blame, they blame the right people...the government."

On February 14th 2008, Leo Varadkar said that "very quick" immigration into Ireland had caused "difficulties" in "criminal justice" and "integration." He added: "It's important that where people are looking to attribute blame, they blame the right people...the government."

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492,170 views • 2 years ago

That's shocking. Has the Taoiseach any humanity?

That's shocking. Has the Taoiseach any humanity?

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130,748 views • 8 months ago

Labour Party Leadar Ivana Bacik just now at Dublin Castle: "The reality is most people did want to see a change in Article 41, but what they were unhappy with was the text of the amendment." #Referendum2024

Labour Party Leadar Ivana Bacik just now at Dublin Castle: "The reality is most people did want to see a change in Article 41, but what they were unhappy with was the text of the amendment." #Referendum2024

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284,669 views • 2 years ago

"I will not comply with any legislation that seeks to control or compel my speech, and there is no law or government on earth that can change that." From my speech at the weekend about the threat to civil rights in the West, and Ireland's upcoming "hate speech" legislation.

"I will not comply with any legislation that seeks to control or compel my speech, and there is no law or government on earth that can change that." From my speech at the weekend about the threat to civil rights in the West, and Ireland's upcoming "hate speech" legislation.

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145,383 views • 2 years ago

Hey, aren't you that ex-PBP councillor who lost his seat in 2019 after saying the Irish flag should be taken down from public buildings so as not to offend migrants, and that it should be replaced by the red flag of communism instead?

Hey, aren't you that ex-PBP councillor who lost his seat in 2019 after saying the Irish flag should be taken down from public buildings so as not to offend migrants, and that it should be replaced by the red flag of communism instead?

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22,821 views • 3 months ago

Virgin Media's #DinnerWithTheEnemy, coming next Monday October 6th at 8pm 🔥 🔥 🔥

Virgin Media's #DinnerWithTheEnemy, coming next Monday October 6th at 8pm 🔥 🔥 🔥

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48,100 views • 9 months ago

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says he finds the strong electoral performance of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch to be "concerning" and "a societal problem". I think anyone else engaging in such commentary would be perfectly within their rights to talk this way - if a politician, commentator, or random member of the public said this, there'd be no issue. However, it is way out of order for the head of the police to make such remarks about any political candidate, no matter who they are. If Jeffrey Dahmer somehow managed to get onto an Irish ballot paper legally, I would expect him to be treated with the same impartiality by the Gardaí as any other candidate. Deeply inappropriate intervention by Harris in my view.

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris says he finds the strong electoral performance of Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch to be "concerning" and "a societal problem". I think anyone else engaging in such commentary would be perfectly within their rights to talk this way - if a politician, commentator, or random member of the public said this, there'd be no issue. However, it is way out of order for the head of the police to make such remarks about any political candidate, no matter who they are. If Jeffrey Dahmer somehow managed to get onto an Irish ballot paper legally, I would expect him to be treated with the same impartiality by the Gardaí as any other candidate. Deeply inappropriate intervention by Harris in my view.

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72,016 views • 1 year ago

NOW: Taoiseach Micheál Martin is currently talking about climate change at the National Economic Dialogue. He later said we need to "decarbonise" our economy.

NOW: Taoiseach Micheál Martin is currently talking about climate change at the National Economic Dialogue. He later said we need to "decarbonise" our economy.

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52,144 views • 1 year ago

NOW - Paschal Donohoe is delivering his resignation speech:

NOW - Paschal Donohoe is delivering his resignation speech:

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18,833 views • 7 months ago

XR founder Roger Hallam on climate change: "We're going to force the government to act. And if they don't, we'll bring them down & create a democracy that's fit for purpose. And yes, some may die in the process." This group had the Minister's ear RE Irish energy policy FYI.

XR founder Roger Hallam on climate change: "We're going to force the government to act. And if they don't, we'll bring them down & create a democracy that's fit for purpose. And yes, some may die in the process." This group had the Minister's ear RE Irish energy policy FYI.

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29,191 views • 1 year ago

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