
News
Share
Published 08:37 17 May 2023 BST
The Tánaiste reacted to the incident by saying that the government needs to improve communication with local residents. (Credit: Rolling News)[/caption]
"We are very far from racist. We are a very welcoming community. It is extremely upsetting what is happening. I should be at work today. It is not fair on them (asylum seekers) and it is not fair on us".Minister of State for Community Development and Integration Joe O'Brien responded to the protests by saying "I just ask people to step down the blockade, I think it is done on the basis of a misunderstanding of what's happened". Meanwhile, Tánaiste Micheál Martin spoke to the issue of communication failings between government and local communities such as Inch. "We have to work hard in terms of the communication side of it, in terms of engagement, and in terms of clarifying and dealing with any issues or concerns that people may have". Related Articles:
Good weather not gone forever as forecasters reveal when Ireland will see sunshine again
The dark days are only temporary. After a stunning taste of summer last week, the drop in temperatures and darkening skies seem to have taken over, but fear not, the good weather is not gone forever. While the country is set for some rainy conditions this week, the sunny spells are forecast to make a […]
News
1 day ago
Olivia Rodrigo covers CMAT song in BBC Live Lounge performance
The Meath singer shared her excitement on Instagram. American pop star Olivia Rodrigo sang a track by the Irish artist CMAT during her BBC Live Lounge performance. The 23-year-old Grammy winner was performing in BBC Radio 1’s iconic Live Lounge this morning (Tuesday, 2 June), where she sang her version of When A Good Man […]
News
1 day ago
Fianna Fáil TD arrested on suspicion of drink-driving
News