Exclusive: Thousands of Irish people’s auto-enrolled savings connected to companies arming Israel
A new government financial scheme to help people save without a private pension is linked to companies who help arm Israel. MyFutureFund is Ireland’s new auto enrollment retirement savings scheme, designed to help people increase their financial security for retirement. It is separate from the Irish State Pension. Minister for Social Protection Dara Calleary said during […]
2 weeks ago
“I’m terrified” – Mother of Irish citizen on trial in Germany says government has abandoned them
Daniel Tatlow-Devally is facing five years in prison for property damage. The mother of an Irish citizen held in Germany, says she is terrified for her child. Daniel Tatlow-Devally is currently held in prison in Ulm, held in 23-hour solitary confinement, with just two 30-minute visits per month. The trial could potentially last 16 months […]
1 month ago
How Israel are allowed to participate in Eurovision – and all the countries saying they shouldn’t
There are boycotters and supporters In protest over the war in Gaza, five countries have boycotted the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, which began this week in Austria’s capital Vienna. In spite of the boycotts over Israel’s participation, the annual international music pageant watched and adored by millions of viewers around the world […]
3 months ago
Catherine Connolly’s sister joins latest Gaza flotilla
“We are prepared to be arrested.” President Catherine Connolly’s sister, Dr Margaret Connolly, is set to join the latest flotilla to Gaza. The Sligo-based GP is taking part in Global Sumud Flotilla’s attempt to deliver life-saving aid to Gaza and challenge the naval blockade. Dr Connolly hails from Shantalla in Galway is one of President […]
4 months ago
Over 100 BBC staff members accuse corporation of anti-Palestinian racism
300 BBC journalists signed an open letter accusing the corporation of anti-Palestinian racism 300 BBC employees have signed an open letter addressed to General Tim Davie, accusing the corporation of becoming a mouthpiece for Israel. Media professionals, including Miriam Margolyes, Charles Dance, and Mike Leigh, stand behind the open letter, which claims that the BBC […]
1 year ago
James O’Brien perfectly sums up Glastonbury controversy
“How can people profess to be more offended by an idiot rapper in Somerset than they are by the continuing carnage in Gaza?” James O’Brien has perfectly dismantled the “double standards and hypocrisy” over Bob Vylan’s anti-Israel military chants from Glastonbury. If you hadn’t heard of rap-punk duo Bob Vylan before, you almost certainly have […]
1 year ago