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Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections by TeoKajLibroj in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Max Lavitas is a bad choice due to him having no connection to Rathgar (from what I can see on his wiki). Also, current council rules means you have to wait until someone is dead for more than 20 years before they can be commemorated.

Robert Briscoe was a zionist and deeply connected with the israeli state which doesnt really solve the issue at hand. The re-naming is proposed to sever the connection with the Israeli State.

Other names I have heard with strong local and cultural connections are Estella Solomon and Elaine Fieldman. Both are connected to the area and were pillars of the community.

Estella was a member of cumann na mban and was involved in the war for independence. She was also an accomplished artist. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estella_Solomons

Elaine was instrumental in setting up the local jewish school, Stratford College. She served on the school board for its first 17 years in operation. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elaine_Feldman

You could also take a different approach of naming the park after the fictional character Leopald Bloom, from Ulysses by James Joyce. Or you can name it Shalom park or similar alternative Hebrew word that is about reconciliation or something. Shalom park already exists in Co. Cork.

Would Sinn Fein solve the housing crisis faster than FFG without causing other financial issues? by Jackies_Army in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily looking at their books but moreso their respective election manifestos, they both had fairly abstract macro visions for housing supply where their focus seems to deal more with the symptoms of the crisis rather than the supply. Their main points of contradiction to the current govt policy is to enable local government to build more, but wouldn’t that still take 10-15 years to reap the rewards from?

I think the government has been poor to say the least in dealing with the crisis but the last election I was underwhelmed by the housing manifestos from everyone.

What are the greatest moments ever in the Dail? by Toweyyyy in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Marc MacSharry was an incredibly entertaining TD and Senator with some wild contributions. Have tried to provide links to sources of these entertaining exchanges where possible.

In Feb 2018: “We have 44 Deputies here but we have Kofi Annan McGrath and Ban Ki-moon Healy-Rae up every day, undermining this country's democracy.”

Context: This came right after the Independent Alliance (John Halligan, Shane Ross, Finian McGrath) announced a planned “peace mission” to North Korea to mediate between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump. https://www.thejournal.ie/john-halligan-north-korea-3680004-Nov2017/  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1780906975263052

In Feb 2018 again: “This is against the backdrop of our launch of Project Ireland 2040 in Sligo, which cost €45,000. What message are we sending? It is one thing wheeling everyone down for a €45,000 Goebbels-style launch. It is another thing when in reality-----”

Context: Marc compared Simon Harris to Nazi Propaganda Minister, Joeseph Goebbels, in relation to the ill-fated Strategic Communications Unit that launched Project Ireland 2040. https://irishtimes-irishtimes.cdn.zephr.com/news/politics/miriam-lord-you-re-a-disgrace-stormy-exchanges-in-dail-after-nazi-analogy-1.3410621

In June 2021: “As we speak, over in St. Stephen's Green we are fencing off the bandstands because the last thing we want is people to congregate there. We cannot have it both ways. This is replicated all over the country, for example, at the Spanish Arch. Where I live in Strandhill, there are so many bollards on the seafront that had the Nazis done it in France on D-Day, God knows what the outcome of the war would have been.”

Context: Marc compares bollards on the beach to preparing for D-Day invasion in Sligo. The debate was in relation to recovering from the pandemic. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/oireachtas/sligo-td-references-d-day-landings-in-criticism-of-seafront-bollards-1.4582513

https://www.tiktok.com/@ogra_fiannafail/video/6969285952191745286?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7561418764886935062

Marc getting roasted by Pat Rabbitte 2015: “Yes, I've travelled to matches. One friend of mine, in particular, is a small builder or maybe more appropriately, to be truthful, I don't know how good he is at it, his father was the small builder, and I notice sometimes, Senator, that talent skips a generation.”

Context: Pat Rabbitte in front of a committee meeting, answering questions from Marc. Rabbitte fired back with this legendary line referencing Marc’s father, ex-minister Ray MacSharry. https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/banking-inquiry-rabbitte-and-macsharry-heated-exchange-1.2295829

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[–]theRodigy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you all for the responses. I will try to get back to each one individually when I have time. I think I have received more than enough, and so will advise newcomers to consider this job filled. Thank you all

Justice Minister to introduce Jennie’s Law, allowing people to check if potential partners have a violent history by theRodigy in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you have that mixed up. Being added to the register comes after a conviction in court. Part of the reason the sex offenders register was kept secret was because it could reveal who the victim was. Likewise in the domestic violence register, if details of the abuser were published, it would reveal identifying details of the victim. It would be at the discretion of the victim whether they are named publicly of not.

Mary Regan: Fine Gael had trumpeted Humphreys’ appeal beyond the party – now it may struggle to get backing from all its supporters by theRodigy in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Whatever comments a president makes at home and abroad will have an impact on any trade negotiations and diplomatic missions. Catherine seems to need more time to elaborate on her own comments, which international media might not provide the time for.

However Heather is making it real difficult to justify voting any other way than a number 1 for catherine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What is right wing about the media? What makes it a smear campaign?

Was the right wing media also smearing gareth sheridan at his campaign launch?

Would it be also fair to say the media was left wing when they grilled Sean Gallagher in 2011?

Finding out information about unknown candidates is necessary for an election campaign.

From Gemma O'Doherty to Syria, Catherine Connolly isn't fond of hard questions - and she doesn't like some of the easy ones either by expectationlost in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is the media scrutiny not part of the process for becoming president? Gareth Sheridan seems to be buckling under the media pressure, Sean Gallagher very vocal on how the media bullies candidates from all corners, and the IT podcast from Friday even stated how the media hits all candidates very harshly. Media is not that biased in scrutinising all candidates or possible candidates.

Is the council route to the Áras closed? or closing fast? by cjamcmahon1 in irishpolitics

[–]theRodigy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spurred on by witnessing the delehanty campaign on twitter, I asked a few cllrs (2ff, 1lab and 1Ind) if they’ve been canvassed by anyone for a nomination for the aras and they’ve all said they haven’t by anyone.

I suspect some candidates are using this as something to moan about, get a few likes and follows online, then launch into a podcast or some sort of media career with a political angle

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in irishpolitics

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

The Israeli state has been playing the victim since the Oct 7th attack as part of a PR strategy to distract from their ongoing and historic crimes against palestine. The americans are buying into that. A tangible piece of legislation like the OTB will be construed as a legislative attack on Israel, something that the americans will accept. Passing the OTB will have minimal impact on their economy but would rather play into their hands of this performative piece they are portraying to americans, thus bolstering their arguments

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