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# debate - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

From The42 'I'm not happy' - Macron says 2024 Olympics failing poor Paris areas Debate

'I'm not happy' - Macron says 2024 Olympics failing poor Paris areas

Feb 5th 2019, 9:36 PM 5,794 Views 3 Comments

There was considerable anger at the French president’s comments.

# debate - Friday 14 December, 2018

Important information or a 'distraction': Exactly how many people are living in homeless accommodation? Debate

Important information or a 'distraction': Exactly how many people are living in homeless accommodation?

Dec 14th 2018, 4:21 PM 8,826 Views 33 Comments

The debate around how many people are homeless in Ireland resurfaced again this week.

# debate - Thursday 29 November, 2018

May and Corbyn agree to debate Brexit on live TV BBC Or ITV?

May and Corbyn agree to debate Brexit on live TV

Nov 29th 2018, 2:34 PM 14,289 Views 22 Comments

But the party leaders have differing views over which channel should host the face-off.

# debate - Tuesday 27 November, 2018

The great big Brexit debate: May wants to take on Corbyn over EU deal Brexit Battle

The great big Brexit debate: May wants to take on Corbyn over EU deal

Nov 27th 2018, 11:50 AM 10,416 Views 22 Comments

The debate is set to be held ahead of 11 December vote on Brexit.

# debate - Tuesday 16 October, 2018

FactCheck: How does President Michael D Higgins pay for his dog grooming bills? Aras 18

FactCheck: How does President Michael D Higgins pay for his dog grooming bills?

Oct 16th 2018, 7:23 PM 80,286 Views 86 Comments

Businessman Peter Casey has repeatedly claimed that Bród and Síoda’s grooming bills are paid for using public money – but is this true?

FactCheck: Who got it right between Higgins and Ní Riada in the debate over speaking rights? Race For The Áras

FactCheck: Who got it right between Higgins and Ní Riada in the debate over speaking rights?

Oct 16th 2018, 6:00 AM 57,550 Views 63 Comments

The debate was over the rights of presidents to address the Oireachtas.

# debate - Saturday 26 May, 2018

Cora Sherlock says she didn't agree with pro-life campaign decision to remove her from RTÉ debate Prime Time

Cora Sherlock says she didn't agree with pro-life campaign decision to remove her from RTÉ debate

May 26th 2018, 11:40 AM 48,212 Views 151 Comments

There had been rumours of in-fighting within the campaign.

# debate - Wednesday 23 May, 2018

"It's going to impact my life": Immigrants have their say on both sides of the referendum debate Abortion This post contains videos

"It's going to impact my life": Immigrants have their say on both sides of the referendum debate

May 23rd 2018, 9:30 PM 11,053 Views 25 Comments

Only Irish citizens are allowed to vote in Friday’s referendum.

# debate - Monday 21 May, 2018

From The42 Spillane claims weaker counties 'being forgotten about', while Whelan wants 13-a-side game trialled Tv View

Spillane claims weaker counties 'being forgotten about', while Whelan wants 13-a-side game trialled

May 21st 2018, 10:40 AM 10,741 Views 15 Comments

Both men appeared on The Sunday Game last night.

Debate Room: Two lawyers on the 8th Amendment and if we should retain or repeal it Read Me

Debate Room: Two lawyers on the 8th Amendment and if we should retain or repeal it

May 21st 2018, 7:00 AM 40,464 Views 178 Comments

“Referendums can be incredibly blunt tools that force us into one of these two camps.”

# debate - Tuesday 15 May, 2018

'Dehumanising and heartbreaking': TFMR group complain to RTÉ over Claire Byrne Live debate Abortion

'Dehumanising and heartbreaking': TFMR group complain to RTÉ over Claire Byrne Live debate

May 15th 2018, 3:45 PM 173,552 Views 280 Comments

The broadcast has drawn criticism from a number of people.

# debate - Monday 9 April, 2018

Belfast City Council passes motion to decriminalise use of abortion pills Debate

Belfast City Council passes motion to decriminalise use of abortion pills

Apr 9th 2018, 10:57 PM 16,792 Views 57 Comments

The North’s abortion laws are considered some of the most severe in the world, according to Amnesty.

# debate - Tuesday 23 January, 2018

From The42 'There is all to lose in doing so, and nothing to gain' - GAA chief against any Dublin split Dubs Divide

'There is all to lose in doing so, and nothing to gain' - GAA chief against any Dublin split

Jan 23rd 2018, 12:09 PM 5,978 Views 30 Comments

Páraic Duffy’s annual report was released this morning.

# debate - Sunday 21 January, 2018

Debate Room: Has #MeToo turned into a witch hunt? Opinion

Debate Room: Has #MeToo turned into a witch hunt?

Jan 21st 2018, 8:45 AM 43,597 Views 100 Comments

Has the campaign gone too far? We asked two commentators to tell us what they think.

# debate - Friday 19 January, 2018

'There are two views in the party': Fianna Fáil split after Micheál Martin says he supports repeal DIVIDED PARTY

'There are two views in the party': Fianna Fáil split after Micheál Martin says he supports repeal

Jan 19th 2018, 3:40 PM 16,321 Views 115 Comments

The Carlow–Kilkenny TD said there is a large contingency within the party that did not agree with its leader.

# debate - Thursday 18 January, 2018

From The42 Whatever you think about Grobler, it's been good to talk about doping in rugby Debate

Whatever you think about Grobler, it's been good to talk about doping in rugby

Jan 18th 2018, 7:00 PM 7,323 Views 65 Comments

The South African has been at the centre of the storm over the past week and a half.

# debate - Friday 17 November, 2017

From The42 Ruby Walsh has caused quite the reaction with his views on Ray Houghton's iconic goal at USA '94 Debate This post contains videos

Ruby Walsh has caused quite the reaction with his views on Ray Houghton's iconic goal at USA '94

Nov 17th 2017, 3:00 PM 61,458 Views 122 Comments

‘That’s what we do in Ireland — jump up and down about mediocrity,’ the jockey said during last night’s episode of Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moments.

# debate - Thursday 9 November, 2017

Medicinal cannabis bill makes progress in the Dáil despite expected opposition The Next Stage

Medicinal cannabis bill makes progress in the Dáil despite expected opposition

Nov 9th 2017, 6:36 PM 25,686 Views 82 Comments

Campaigner Vera Twomey had earlier collapsed outside the gates of Leinster House.

# debate - Tuesday 10 October, 2017

Debate Room: Has Budget 2018 moved towards solving the housing crisis? Read Me

Debate Room: Has Budget 2018 moved towards solving the housing crisis?

Oct 10th 2017, 10:00 PM 6,662 Views 38 Comments

Paschal Donohoe has delivered his first Budget. But has it been a Budget that tackles the housing crisis?

Debate Room: We should take Apple's €13 billion to halve housing lists Apple Tax

Debate Room: We should take Apple's €13 billion to halve housing lists

Oct 10th 2017, 6:45 AM 7,018 Views 83 Comments

The European Commission announced last week that it is taking Ireland to the European Court of Justice for failing to recover €13 billion of tax due from Apple.

# debate - Saturday 7 October, 2017

Debate Room: Property tax rates are unfair on those living in South County Dublin Debate

Debate Room: Property tax rates are unfair on those living in South County Dublin

Oct 7th 2017, 8:30 AM 7,685 Views 86 Comments

High and rapidly increasing house prices have meant that Dublin homeowners shoulder a high proportion of the local property tax bill.

# debate - Tuesday 3 October, 2017

From The Daily Edge We need to talk about the coddle debate that's dividing the Internet again Coddle

We need to talk about the coddle debate that's dividing the Internet again

Oct 3rd 2017, 2:00 PM 6,649 Views 4 Comments

Where do you stand?

# debate - Thursday 28 September, 2017

'Street thuggery has not won' - Just seven TDs in the Dáil to talk about water charge refunds Water Cooler

'Street thuggery has not won' - Just seven TDs in the Dáil to talk about water charge refunds

Sep 28th 2017, 9:18 AM 22,938 Views 124 Comments

Just seven TDs attended last night’s late-night discussion of a Bill for the refund of water charges.

# debate - Wednesday 27 September, 2017

Debate Room: Are proposed restrictions on alcohol advertising going too far? Public Health Alcohol Bill

Debate Room: Are proposed restrictions on alcohol advertising going too far?

Sep 27th 2017, 6:30 AM 23,660 Views 76 Comments

The Public Health (Alcohol) Bill restricts ads so they are less likely to glamorise our relationship with alcohol.

# debate - Tuesday 26 September, 2017

From The42 World Rugby slams calls for tackling ban in schools Debate

World Rugby slams calls for tackling ban in schools

Sep 26th 2017, 5:44 PM 7,480 Views 50 Comments

Allyson Pollock and Graham Kirkwood from the Institute of Health at Newcastle University have published research on the issue.

# debate - Thursday 14 September, 2017

ESPN host keeps her job after apologising for calling Trump a 'white supremacist' SportsCenter

ESPN host keeps her job after apologising for calling Trump a 'white supremacist'

Sep 14th 2017, 7:47 PM 12,791 Views 78 Comments

Some had been calling for Jemele Hill to be sacked.

# debate - Tuesday 5 September, 2017

Watch: The Public Services Card - should we care? PSC This post contains videos

Watch: The Public Services Card - should we care?

Sep 5th 2017, 6:54 PM 11,488 Views 76 Comments

Earlier this afternoon Irish Times columnist Noel Whelan and Digital Rights Ireland’s Simon McGarr had a frank exchange of views on the issue at TheJournal.ie HQ.

# debate - Monday 4 September, 2017

Got questions or stories about the Public Services Card? We want to hear from you Facebook Live

Got questions or stories about the Public Services Card? We want to hear from you

Sep 4th 2017, 7:00 PM 12,999 Views 175 Comments

We’re holding a Facebook Live on Tuesday evening and we want to hear what you have to say on the subject.

Merkel on course for crushing election victory after rival 'hardly able to land a punch' in debate Ascending To Victory This post contains videos

Merkel on course for crushing election victory after rival 'hardly able to land a punch' in debate

Sep 4th 2017, 6:59 AM 17,023 Views 71 Comments

Angela Merkel’s party holds a 17 point lead in the polls ahead of this month’s general election.

# debate - Wednesday 19 July, 2017

Debate Room: 'Saudi Arabia's dress codes are an affront to individual freedoms' Khulood

Debate Room: 'Saudi Arabia's dress codes are an affront to individual freedoms'

Jul 19th 2017, 8:30 PM 9,053 Views 97 Comments

Khulood’s video renewed the debate on modesty, Muslim dress codes, and gender equality.

# debate - Tuesday 11 July, 2017

As it happened: Varadkar takes questions as Dáil begins its final week before summer break Leaders' Questions

As it happened: Varadkar takes questions as Dáil begins its final week before summer break

Jul 11th 2017, 3:30 PM 6,363 Views 4 Comments

TDs are wrapping up their last of pieces of business before the Dáil rises.

# debate - Thursday 1 June, 2017

Debate Room: Simon Harris and Paschal Donohoe debate the leadership candidates Fine Gael Leadership Battle

Debate Room: Simon Harris and Paschal Donohoe debate the leadership candidates

Jun 1st 2017, 9:30 PM 48 Views 21 Comments

We will know the new leader of Fine Gael tomorrow. Tonight Paschal Donohoe and Simon Harris tell us who they want to prevail.

# debate - Tuesday 30 May, 2017

Jeremy Paxman had May and Corbyn in his sights last night but failed to land a knockout punch Battle For Number 10 This post contains videos

Jeremy Paxman had May and Corbyn in his sights last night but failed to land a knockout punch

May 30th 2017, 7:21 AM 15,821 Views 15 Comments

Corbyn faced tough questioning on his past IRA comments on Sky News and Channel 4 last night.

# debate - Wednesday 24 May, 2017

Dragon's Den star to moderate Leo and Simon in Fine Gael hustings I'm In

Dragon's Den star to moderate Leo and Simon in Fine Gael hustings

May 24th 2017, 6:48 PM 17,111 Views 42 Comments

Duffy said he will act as “an independent, objective moderator”.

# debate - Tuesday 16 May, 2017

Poll: Do you think healthcare is a privilege or a right? Your Say This post contains a poll

Poll: Do you think healthcare is a privilege or a right?

May 16th 2017, 10:30 AM 28,841 Views 142 Comments

The new Miss USA is under fire for her controversial comments about health care.

# debate - Wednesday 3 May, 2017

Macron tells Marine Le Pen her election would lead to a French 'civil war' TV Debate

Macron tells Marine Le Pen her election would lead to a French 'civil war'

May 3rd 2017, 10:47 PM 16,101 Views 127 Comments

Tonight’s final debate between Le Pen and presidential rival Emmanuel Macron was a spiteful affair.

# debate - Wednesday 26 April, 2017

'Harmful and offensive': Complaint against Katie Hopkins' Today FM appearance rejected Free Speech

'Harmful and offensive': Complaint against Katie Hopkins' Today FM appearance rejected

Apr 26th 2017, 2:10 PM 30,080 Views 87 Comments

Hopkins had been discussing hate speech on The Last Word.

# debate - Friday 14 April, 2017

Dáil called on to condemn persecution of Christians in the Middle East Public Condemnation

Dáil called on to condemn persecution of Christians in the Middle East

Apr 14th 2017, 3:23 PM 9,341 Views 80 Comments

TD Mattie McGrath says that he and other deputies have been trying to get the Dáil to issue an explicit motion on the issue.

# debate - Tuesday 4 April, 2017

Dáil to debate extending maternity leave for the 4,500 Irish mothers who start it in hospital every year Premature

Dáil to debate extending maternity leave for the 4,500 Irish mothers who start it in hospital every year

Apr 4th 2017, 6:10 AM 19,245 Views 15 Comments

One mother said the current system is unfair but it isn’t something you think about until you find yourself in that situation.

# debate - Monday 27 March, 2017

Debate Room: Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and Nessa Childers debate the EU's merits European Union

Debate Room: Luke 'Ming' Flanagan and Nessa Childers debate the EU's merits

Mar 27th 2017, 8:30 PM 122 Views 50 Comments

EU leaders gathered in Rome this weekend to mark the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Rome, the accord that spawned the European Union.

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