@virginmedianews.bsky.socialđź“ş Tonight's #MondayGR panel:
🏛️ Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader
đź“° Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, UCD
đź“° Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times
đź“° Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner
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@virginmedianews.bsky.socialđź“ş Coming up on #MondayGR with @gavreilly.com
🚨 Labour Leader Ivana Bacik on a United Ireland and a 'United Left'
🚨 The panel dissect the fallout from Trump's fleeting visit.
🚨 How the Russia-Ukraine war will impact Budget '27.
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@virginmedianews.bsky.social“They will be welcomed, probably by an immigrant porter, and they could well be operated on by an immigrant doctor.”
Gary Murphy says there is “simply no statistical evidence” to suggest Ireland is being “overrun” by immigrants.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social“There’s a huge fragmentation in politics all across Europe.”
Gary Murphy says the political fragmentation seen across Europe is “very much a 21st century phenomenon” - and Germany is now witnessing it after the far-right AfD won a decisive victory in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social“I do think the Minister for Justice and the Government have their finger on the pulse.”
Lisa Chambers believes the Government has “moved with the people” on immigration.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social“We’re looking at a significant shift to the right.”
Politics Professor Gary Murphy says the public discourse and immigration policies of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have shifted significantly in recent years - and says Sinn Féin is not alone in struggling with the issue.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social“I don’t think it’s unreasonable to look for language proficiency.”
Lisa Chambers says requiring people seeking Irish citizenship to demonstrate language skills is a reasonable measure, arguing that speaking the language is an important part of integration.
@virginmedianews.bsky.social“Politics or policy?”
Fianna Fáil’s think-in has been dominated by proposed changes to citizenship rules - despite expectations the cost of living and the upcoming Budget would take centre stage.
So what’s behind the renewed focus on immigration?
@virginmedianews.bsky.socialđź“ş Coming up on #MondayGR
🚨 Tougher citizenship rules: What’s behind the Government’s plans?
🚨 Stamp duty changes: Help or hindrance for first-time buyers?
🚨 AfD makes a major breakthrough in Germany
🚨 Garda concerns ahead of Trump’s visit
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@virginmedianews.bsky.social📺 Coming up on #MondayGR: 🚨 Citizenship: Why is the Government changing the rules? 🚨 Stamp duty: Help for first-time buyers or a mistake? 🚨 AfD’s “seismic” German election breakthrough 🚨 Trump’s visit to Ireland 🕙 10pm | Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One