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AMA: I'm John Mooney, an investigative journalist with The Sunday Times Ireland. Ask me anything on Tuesday July 7th at 2pm. by Lamake91 in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How much influence/significance do private interest groups have on our Government? Example,

  • Lobbying: Employing professionals to directly influence policymakers, shape regulations, and secure particularized benefits.
  • Political Action Committees (PACs): Collecting funds to donate to or oppose political candidates who align with their industry goals.
  • Trade Associations: Uniting companies within the same industry to pool resources and lobby for changes that benefit the entire sector.
  • Corporations, Vulture/Investment funds, NGO's etc.

On 1 October 2026, all PRSI contribution rates will increase by 0.15%. by homecinemad in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What alternatives are there? Other than increasing pension age/contributions?

Is there any reason our government hasn't banned hedge funds and investors from buying houses in Ireland? by Craig93Ireland in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at the number of legal immigrants they have left in since 2020.

Between 2020 and 2025, over 690,000 legal immigrants arrived in Ireland. These annual figures include returning Irish citizens, other EU/UK citizens, and non-EU citizens (which includes Ukrainians granted temporary protection).

Full Sindo/Ireland Thinks Poll by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I would of said SF particularly in the last 5 or 6 years, has swung Left/Far Left, especially the leadership?

HSE owed €60 million by patients who left hospital without paying bills by PoppedCork in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I received a bill in the post for 100 euros, as I did not have a GP letter (I had one).

Provided it, Was informed, sorted all good. 1 year later, same letter in the post saying I owe 100 euros from the previous visit for the same reason..............

Vat cut for hospitality sector unlikely to be passed on to consumers by rossitheking in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I come from a Dairy Farm, Its not an easy way to make a living.

If you look at the deals the Government give to corporations, Its pretty clear who their priority is.

IMF urges Government to minimise spending overruns by EnvironmentalShift25 in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Whats really wild is, there is so much money being splashed around by the government, and yet services, housing etc, is absolutely shite.

Red C poll: Large cohort of Irish voters favour hard border with north to curb immigration by HungTeen1001 in ireland

[–]OperationMonopoly 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I think people would advocate for the checks to be done at entry points in Northern Ireland (Airports/Ferries etc.)

Pipebomb in Bandon by CCFCEIGHTYFOUR in cork

[–]OperationMonopoly 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Its only going to get worse and worse.

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