This morning.
Dalkey Smug Book Festival line-up.
Mainstream and pretentious.
FIGHT!
Housekeeping
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Back before you know it.
One In Four
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Housing minister Darragh O’Brien
First-time buyers are facing less and less choice as the State is buying one in four new houses, according to a senior lecturer in housing https://t.co/bhIWqtYykQ
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) April 29, 2022
This morning.
Via RTE News:
Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Dr Lorcan Sirr said the State’s role in the housing market has gone from about 11% five years ago to nearly 25% now.
“So the State is buying one in four of all brand new houses. At the same time we see the amount of houses being bought by first-time buyers is going down and we see the number of housing coming for sale on the market has reduced considerably.”
Dr Sirr said data from the Department of Housing reveals that two local authorities, including Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien’s own Fingal County Council and Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s Cork City Council, did not build any social housing last year, or buy any.
He said South Dublin County Council, “which has 5,000 households on the housing waiting list”, built just two and bought none.
Housing expert says first-time buyers facing ‘less and less’ choice (RTE)
After an incredible run, James announces that he will bid farewell to The Late Late Show in 2023. pic.twitter.com/k9KtKNmv5Q
— The Late Late Show with James Corden (@latelateshow) April 28, 2022
Last night.
Can Tubs be far behind?
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to take disciplinary action against a Conservative MP accused of watching pornography in the House of Commons
Senior Tories now warn
That their colleague who was watching porn
Must certainly face
Career-ending disgrace
As the chamber’s no place for the horn
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More to follow.
Are You Up?
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The kettle’s whistling for you.
We are delighted to share with you An Post’s new range of stamps launching today. The postal stamps are inspired by the iconic Irish breakfast and celebrate Irish tourism and hospitality. We are delighted to be promoting this campaign #irishbreakfast…
*wipes drool*.
Artist, anyone?
This afternoon.
Grafton Street, Dublin 2.
Thanks Sauvignon Blanc
Meanwhile…
‘sup?
This afternoon.
Rathmines, Dublin 6.
Thanks Sauvignon Blanc
Tuck In
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From top: Lunch served at a Direct Provision centre in Monaghan in 2020 prepared by Aramark
This afternoon.
Via RTÉ News:
Catering group Aramark has been given the contract for providing meals for refugees from Ukraine without going through the regular procurement process.
Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman said the Government had to move quickly and added “we have not be able to use the traditional procurement processes”.
“We have had to move quickly, that is why 16,000 are being fed,” he said.
People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett said: “Aramark, you will know, have been a very controversial company criticised for the poor quality of their catering in US prisons, for the poor quality of some of the catering they provide for the people in Direct Provision.”
Aramark awarded contract for refugee centres (RTE)
Previously: Meanwhile, In Limerick
This Spring, we welcomed this sweet little foal. 🌺💗
In 2021, her mother was part of a large rescue operation. Both mare and foal are in excellent health, and as you can see, she learned how to use her legs very quickly.
We’ll keep you posted on her progress! pic.twitter.com/wmhyXHQ2Wu
— The Donkey Sanctuary Ireland (@DonkeySancIre) April 28, 2022
‘sup?
Knockardbane, Mallow, county. Cork,
She won’t settle.