A robot in Yokohama, Japan stands at just over 18 metres tall and weighs 25 tonnes
In Japan some lads dreamt up a plot
That seems to be somewhat crackpot
Now they’ve shown to us all
An incredibly tall
And perfectly working robot
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More to follow
This afternoon.
Middle Abbey Street, Dublin 1.
Well, at least Grindr isn’t useless apparently.
Previously at The Academy: Unplugged
A short by London based animator Olga Mararchuk that explores the endlessly scrolling, flickering distractions of our digital daily lives.
More of her work here.
Leaders' Questions: SF kicking off with today's cut to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment. Taking effect in today's payments, but put in place 24 hours before Dublin went to Level 3… while the Government also appoints 10 more special advisors for ministers
— Gavan Reilly (@gavreilly) September 22, 2020
“The real danger we face now is this – that people become more terrified of losing their job, losing their home, of not being able to provide for their family than they are of the virus”, says Sinn Féin leader @MaryLouMcDonald, calling for more #Covid19 supports pic.twitter.com/opTPmF9hFw
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 22, 2020
This afternoon.
Dáil Eireann,
The Taoiseach has defended the Government’s decision to appoint ten special advisers for Junior Ministers.
He was responding to Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, who said she was gobsmacked and astounded at the move.
She said this was happening following a mean cut to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment that will be felt by many people from today.
Micheál Martin said the PUP originally came in as a 12-week scheme and the Government has already put €3.5 billion into the scheme.
He said the economic impact of Covid could go right through the entirety of 2021, and that the fiscal planning has to take that into consideration.
Taoiseach defends appointment of ten advisers for junior minister (RTÉ)
Meanwhile…
Social Democrats co-leader @CathMurphyTD calls on Taoiseach @MichealMartinTD to include parents of children who are sent home from school due to #Covid19 concerns in the enhanced illness benefit scheme | https://t.co/eLzzd0kQye pic.twitter.com/uOoMN8vHqB
— RTÉ News (@rtenews) September 22, 2020
Roothless
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The gig economy takes advantage of migrant workers until it suits them. This exploitative system must end. Change will only come by ensuring all workers have decent working conditions (a decent living wage plus stable contracts of employment). 2/2
— Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (@MigrantRightsIr) September 22, 2020
This afternoon.
Previously: Thiago Cortes on Broadsheet
Stop that!
This morning.
Killiney Hill, Killiney, County Dublin.
Stephen Stewart writes:
Dawn equinox [when the sun crosses the celestial equator and day and night are of equal length] celebration at Killiney Hill, Thanks to Kila for providing the perfect soundtrack, with a slight interruption… Fantastic weather and a dip in Whiterock after. Great fun. Happy Equinox!
Damn witchy, god-unfearing Druids.
