We were able to assist @DublinSPCA this morning on the #Liffey with the retrieval of a stranded cat at Burgh Quay. Tara St firefighters..1/2 pic.twitter.com/xiC3uxZgpC
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) March 21, 2017
Dublin Fire Brigade tweetz:
We were able to assist @DublinSPCA this morning on the #Liffey with the retrieval of a stranded cat at Burgh Quay.
Mmf.
The transmission of Angelus bongs on the television without text subtitles for the hard of hearing is in violation of accessibility commitments to the entire RTÉ audience. At the very least, a priest holding a series of placards with the word “Bong!” on them should be shown.
I have no idea how the hard of hearing might be accommodated in an equivalent way by the radio broadcast of the Angelus, however, other than by not broadcasting the Angelus to any of us in the first place. Indeed, this seems like an optimal course of action across all media.
Ultan Ó Broin,
Florence.
In fairness.
Broadcasting the Angelus (Irish Times letters page)
Previously: For Whom The Bells Toll
Pic: RTE
Eva tweetz:
Tesco Mother’s Day suggestion – An Urn? Happy “Last” #MotheringSunday
Anyone?
Thanks Irishbinka
Johnstone Weetabix tweetz:
The Irish Catholic is now just trolling itself.
Previously: An Bhfuil Thetan Agat?
Buffalo Woman – Dublin funky synthiness
What you may need to know…
01. Elements of synthpop, funk, and indie are in evidence throughout the work of Dublin duo Buffalo Woman.
02. Comprised of former Neosupervital controller Tim O’Donovan and actor/dramatist/former Alternative Miss Ireland winner Neil Watkins.
03. Streaming above is 2015 single U Make Me High, a headturner for the outfit that brings together low-key synths and subtle grooves.
04. Playing tomorrow night at Future Proof #1 at Bello Bar, curated by Nialler9 and Homebeat. Also on the bill: Come on Live Long and debuting Limerick outfit Proper Micro NV.
Thoughts: Smart, suave and possessed of some serious songwriting.
This evening.
At Leinster House.
Up to 30 asylum seekers, along with members of the groups Movement of Asylum Seekers Ireland and Anti Racism Network, and others, will make a presentation on the International Protection Act (IPA) to members of the Dáil.
As this presentation takes place, supporters will gather outside the gates of the Dáil.
Organisers of the event write:
Last month, the IPO (International Protection Office) launched the single application procedure for asylum seekers in Ireland. In early February the IPO sent a 60-page questionnaire form to over 3000 people in the asylum process to be returned within 20 days, including legal counsel.
This new procedure was supposed to increase the efficiency of Ireland’s asylum process. It has, according to those affected, been a ‘shambolic disaster’. Lack of clarity about the deadline, the paralysis of the swamped Refugee Legal Service, the difficulties of retrieving documentation, poor translations of of the form are just some of the obstacles people have had to deal with as they complete a form determining their future and the futures of their children.
The IPA has introduced sweeping changes to Ireland’s immigration law. Many of its provisions seem designed to undermine the internationally recognised right to seek asylum. While the Department of Justice insists that the single procedure will speed up the asylum process, fears that this will be achieved through accelerated deportations, unmonitored refusals, and defective, erratic assessment processes are being proven all too accurate.
Vicky Donnelly of Galway One World Centre observes: “While Trump’s ‘travel ban’ has, quite correctly, been criticised by politicians here, Ireland has been quietly deporting people at the border before they can even make a proper case for asylum. At a time of unprecedented crisis, when a focus on human rights is most needed, the IPB appears purpose-designed to facilitate and speed up deportations. History will judge us harshly unless we recognise these issues and act to correct them.”
Campaigners to visit Leinster House and highlight new Direct Provision chaos
Support MASI! Challenge the International Protection Act (Facebook)
Previously: Heard It Before
On this week’s Here’s How podcast journalist William Campbell (right) meets Lughan Deane (left), the Communications Executive for the IMPACT trade union.
William writes:
IMPACT are running #ClockedOut campaign, saying that women are working for free from 15.50 onwards because of the gender pay gap.
In this podcast I ask if the statistics really back that up.
Are women paid 14 per cent less for the same work as some claim, or are differentials based on hours worked and experience”
Fight!
Listen here
