The new uniforms, with hi viz shoulder pads, for all gardaí, Sergeants and Inspectors

Gulp.

This morning.

Via RTE News:

…gardaí will in future wear polo shirts, two-tone soft shell and waterproof jackets and operational trousers.

The uniform will also be clearly badged with the Garda crest for the first time.

Gardaí will no longer wear shirts and ties, except on formal occasions, but will continue to wear the distinctive Garda peaked cap.

Stylish and powerful?

Or reminiscent of low-budget 1980s TV sci-fi?

Only you can decide.

Shirts and ties out as new Garda uniform revealed (RTE)

In fairness.

Bodyke evictions?

Meanwhile…

Ah here.

There was a a fourfold increase in emergency calls from domestic abuse survivors in 2021

RTÉ Investigates – Domestic Abuse, A Year Of Crisis

Laura Fitzgerald writes:

The last 12 months has seen a fourfold increase in emergency calls from domestic abuse survivors. During that time RTÉ Investigates filmed in several refuges across the country as the services reached crisis point.

Having given RTÉ Investigates unprecedented access, staff describe their daily struggle to keep sufferers safe, because a shortage in refuge places means they are forced to live with their abusers. From coercive control, repeated patterns of domestic violence, femicide and the traumatic journey through the justice system, the documentary reveals the human stories behind the statistics.

Last year, the number of people that contacted the domestic violence support services increased by 40% from the previous year, in some cases as a direct result of Covid-19 restrictions.


RTÉ Investigates – Domestic Abuse, A Year Of Crisis tonight at 9.35pm on RTÉ One and RTE Player.

Illustration via RTE

This morning.

Via RTÉ News:

The FAI and IFA will be part of a joint bid with England, Scotland and Wales to host Euro 2028.

The five associations had initially commissioned a feasibility study to host the World Cup.

However, following an analysis of the economic impact, the political football landscape and likely costs involved, the alliance has opted to focus on the Euros instead, with the FAI saying in a statement: “Hosting a UEFA Euro [championship] offers a similar return on investment, with the European tournament carrying a far lower delivery cost and the potential of the benefits being realised sooner.

“It would be an honour and a privilege to collectively host UEFA Euro 2028 and to welcome all of Europe. It would also be a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the true impact of hosting a world-class football tournament by driving positive change and leaving a lasting legacy across our communities.”

Fight!

Breaking FAI confirm joint bid with UK to host Euro 2028 (RTE)

Ottawa has declared a state of emergency to help deal with an unprecedented 10-day occupation by protesting truckers that has blocked much of the centre of the Canadian capital

This morning.

Ottawa, Canada,

Via CNN

From the western province of Alberta, moving east to Quebec City, and in cities and towns in between, thousands of Canadians have hit the streets in trucks, tractors, cars and on foot to protest the nation’s Covid-19 restrictions.

With persistent and noisy horn honking, protesters are demanding governments at all levels lift their health restrictions, including vaccine and mask mandates, lockdowns and restrictions on businesses and gatherings.

“The whole event has gone beyond just vaccines and it is now about the entire ordeal,” protester James MacDonald told CNN, adding he’s been in Ottawa since last weekend and has no intention of leaving until health measures are dropped.

Crowds of demonstrators join rallies across Canada as Covid-19 trucker protests spread (CNN)

Meanwhile…

Meanwhile…

Um.

 

The beautiful game.

*thwacks foot*

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Brooke Scullion – That’s Rich

Ted writes:

‘Presenting our 2022 Eurovision entry: That’s Rich sung by Brooke Scullion. A Derry girl! With a good revamp I think she can elevate the live performance enough to push us to our best result since 2011 (Jedward, Lipstick). Besides the lyrically fun song, Brooke has the personality and charisma to be a media darling in Turin.’

Nick says: What’s another year.

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