Department of Defence regularly briefing l arms lobbyists Government just announced a record €1.49 billion defence budget.

Simon Harris’s department discussed procurement policy with Lockheed Martin lobbyists just months before government announced a record €1.49 billion defence budget.

The Department of Defence is regularly briefing international arms lobbyists.

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Nothing like rape jokes amongst Nazis.

Not surprised to see all these right wing politicians and platforms replying "we don't care" in response to the expose about young Republicans exchanging bigoted text messages.

We already knew you didn't care. We can see how you govern. Their bigotry was your reason for hiring them.

Humphreys was star attraction at event under investigation The company was incorporated just a year before.

A company under garda investigation was incorporated just a month before Heather Humphreys was the star attraction at its February “charity” event.

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Humphreys stays silent on property affairs Media indulges her silence.

Heather Humphreys refuses to confirm she failed to tell the land agency she’s not entitled to a tax exemption on one of her properties – a criminal offence

Media refuses to question her – TD Thomas Gould has called on Humphreys to explain her tax issues

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Harris authorised Shannon stop for US war plane It was transporting soldiers or military cargo.

Simon Harris authorised a US military plane to refuel at Shannon Airport on Sunday on its way from a Department of War airbase to the Nevatim Israel Defense Forces base.

It was transporting soldiers or military cargo.

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The Ditch live with Ghais Guevara

Thursday, 6pm, Connolly Books, Dublin

‘There’s no other rapper doing geopolitical communist rap.’ - Vice

Before his gig in the Sound House, Philadelphia’s Ghais Guevara chats with The Ditch about class, culture and Black Bolshevism.

You don’t need to be left to see the lies about Connolly Ivan Yates was at least honest about the tactics he would need to use.

The public can distinguish between someone who has opposed power – from its attempted hate speech legislation to its degradation of Irish sovereignty – and someone who used it to inflict austerity.

Ivan Yates just acknowledged what everyone already knew.

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Humpheys won’t say if she paid vacant homes tax She’s left the property unoccupied for more than a decade.

Heather Humphreys won’t say if she paid an anti-vacancy tax on her unused residential property.

Humphreys has left the property unoccupied for the last 14 years, during which time the vacant homes tax was introduced.

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Humphreys has avoided a property tax on old office She could face criminal prosecution under laws introduced when she was a government minister.

Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys has avoided a property tax on her old constituency office after failing to declare she’s no longer entitled to an exemption.

For failing to make this declaration Humphreys could face criminal prosecution.

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Humphreys spreading misinformation about Oireachtas vetting Humphreys’s former party colleague and ex-justice minister Alan Shatter has also joined in.

Heather Humphreys is spreading misinformation that Oireachtas political staff need so-called garda clearance – they don’t, according to documents obtained by The Ditch

Alan Shatter joined in – posting a fake document on X purporting to be official policy

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@unrath.bsky.social check these cats out!

🎵Eoghan's at the wheel🎵

Manchester: The Ditch's Eoghan McNeill speaks at the World Transformed festival about Ireland’s complicity and role in imperialism today

Saturday, 11 October, 10am

🚨Breaking🚨

Swiss company Swissto12 says it’s ended a contract to supply antennae to Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems after The Ditch x
@Heidi_news
reported that one of its shipments is heading for Tel Aviv today.

Tonnes of ammunition en route to Israel A Nazi regime-linked company is among the suppliers of 563 tonnes of bomb shells and ammunition headed to Israel on a ship moored at a US port.

Story here: www.ontheditch.com/nazi-linked-...

The people of Wilmington, North Carolina protest a Nazi regime-linked company being among the suppliers of 563 tonnes of bomb shells and ammunition to Israel from the US – as reported by The Ditch Thursday

Le sigh. So much can happen in the next two months!

Governments won't take responsibility – someone had to Veronica O'Keane expects to be intercepted by Israeli forces soon – a near certainty she says she’s ready for.

Governments around the world are not taking responsibility – that’s why we’re doing this: Irish doctor on Gaza flotilla

'The Irish government knows how dear this is to Irish people. So they appease us. But they're not actually doing anything.'

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Do you think they might keep citizens out of the country, if, say, they are visiting for Christmas? Asking for a friend! 😉

I bet they're going to have special badges in the shape of Pepe's profile.

UPDATE — The Trump-aligned Ellisons are putting Bari Weiss in charge of CBS NEWS

“‘Opponents say Weiss’s ‘anti-woke’, pro-Israel stance will be like ‘dropping a grenade’ in the newsroom…”

www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...

Are you are an artist or musician using your talent to support a cause, be it social or political?

I want to hear from you!

Let's #DoSomething together.

Unlawful election ballot gives FG, FF undue advantage Why weren't small, legally required efforts made with the presidential election ballot?

The ballot paper for Ireland’s presidential election is unlawful – and gives an unfair advantage to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s candidates.

The legislation is clear.

The Ditch is challenging – in the High Court if necessary.
Our letter in full: www.ontheditch.com/presidential...

🚨Breaking🚨

Last month The Ditch reported that Basque company AMC was supplying parts to Israeli weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems.

Protesters showed up to its office.

Now it says it has “decided to stop selling to Israel”.

Sign Now: Naomi Long implement Hate Crime Legislation today I've signed the petition calling on Justice Minister @naomi.long.948 to introduce strong hate crime legislation today - will you sign too?

I've signed the petition calling on Justice Minister @naomilong.bsky.social to introduce strong hate crime legislation today - will you sign too? @actnowcampaigns.bsky.social my.actnowni.org/petitions/ha...

Whistleblower warned Varadkar Gavin's hiring broke rules The Irish Aviation Authority didn’t follow proper procedures when it hired Jim Gavin, said a whistleblower.

The Irish Aviation Authority didn’t follow proper procedures when it hired Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin as chief operating officer, according to a confidential letter from a whistleblower to then taoiseach Leo Varadkar.

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Sign Now: Hilary Benn Scrap the ICRIR Scrap the flawed and biased so-called ICRIR and implement impartial and accountable processes where victims and relatives can find truth and justice.

I've signed the petition calling on Hilary Benn MP to scrap the ICRIR - will you sign the petition too? actnow.yourmovement.org/p/hilary-ben...

Comment: Culture wars – great for ruling classes With fury among us directed sideways, those on top laugh or sigh with relief.

Comment: Any day we speak about anything other than housing, healthcare and education is a good one for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil. With fury among us directed sideways, those on top laugh or sigh with relief.

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#petition A call to the governments of the world: Protect our climate – save the Amazon rainforest! The Amazon rainforest sustains people, biodiversity, and our climate, yet it is under constant threat. At COP30 in Brazil this November, governments must act. Protecting rainforests means protecting o...

Please SIGN: The Amazon is near a tipping point – our climate and future hang in the balance. At COP30, leaders must act. Support rainforest protection – add your voice! #Amazon #ClimateAction ✍️
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Choice in Maternity Care Matters: Mothers Deserve More Irish mums were promised safe, personal maternity care with real options. Instead, we're getting too many unnecessary procedures and unfair treatment depending on where you live. Our families—and hard...

Irish mums were promised safe, personal maternity care with real options. Instead, we're getting too many unnecessary procedures and unfair treatment depending on where you live. Our families—and hardworking midwives—deserve much better. my.uplift.ie/petitions/mo... @uplift.ie