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For people with a stammer, it can be hard to deal with, but it’s made worse by the fact that understanding of the condition amongst the general public is low. The speech problem usually starts in childhood, between the ages of around two and five ...

22 Oct 2023 at 18:00

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Biden cites Kennedy, Obama and Franklin in Irish parliament speech

Joe Biden followed in the footsteps of fellow Irish-Catholic president John F Kennedy when he addressed the Irish parliament, as he namechecked former US leaders during the course of his speech. The legacy of Mr Kennedy, who addressed a joint ...

13 Apr 2023 at 20:47

National News

British monarch announces plan to legislate on Irish language in Northern Ireland

Plans to legislate for the Irish language have been announced in the Queen’s Speech. There had been an expectation that the Westminster Government would introduce the legislation before the Stormont election last week. It fell to the ...

10 May 2022 at 13:29

National News

Micheal Martin says there are ‘legitimate’ concerns about hate speech bill

Micheal Martin has said “legitimate” concerns have been raised about what impact proposed hate speech legislation would have on freedom of speech. Although the Tanaiste and Fianna Fail leader said that the constitution “covers” ...

17 Apr 2024 at 18:10

National News

Government accused of 'cowardice' and being 'afraid' in relation to Hate Speech Bill

Following confirmation on Saturday by Helen McEntee that elements of the proposed Hate Speech Bill will be amended, Jennifer Whitmore TD has accused the government of "cowardice" and being "afraid". The highly controversial ...

22 Sept 2024 at 16:40

National News

Justice Minister to ‘address’ concerns over hate speech laws

The Justice Minister said she will look at how she can address some concerns about hate speech legislation, but said there has been a lot of “misinformation” about the Bill. Helen McEntee said she accepts people have ...

11 Apr 2024 at 09:59

National News

Troubles bereaved hail ‘important day’ as Government vows to repeal Legacy Act

Troubles victims have hailed an “important day” as the King confirmed the controversial Legacy Act will be repealed. Charles announced in his speech at the State Opening of Parliament that measures are to be brought ...

17 Jul 2024 at 15:22

National News

X will pay legal fees of Irish people challenging McEntee's hate speech bill - Elon Musk

Billionaire businessman and owner of X (formerly Twitter), Elon Musk, has vowed to pay for Irish citizens to challenge the impending Hate Speech Bill. Musk made the promise during an online discussion with Gript's ...

23 Jan 2024 at 22:11

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Wise wordsmith from County Kildare school wins regional speech writing final

A student from a North Kildare school has been chosen as one of the winners of the ActionTalks’ regional speech writing competition. Shonagh Reilly, a student at Scoil Dara in Kilcock, will now go forward to the ...

27 Feb 2024 at 14:30

National News

Three dead and 580 caught speeding on Irish roads ahead of bank holiday weekend

An Garda Síochána is conducting an extensive Roads Policing Operation throughout St. Brigid's Bank Holiday Weekend. The operation began at 7.00am on Thursday, 30th January 2025 and will continue until 7.00am on ...

01 Feb 2025 at 10:34

National News

Hate speech legislation is not my sole focus – justice minister

Justice Minister Helen McEntee has said that her draft hate speech laws are not her sole focus and are not being prioritised above 11 other pieces of legislation she has in the pipeline. The bill is the first ...

23 Aug 2023 at 17:37

Northern Ireland

Kneecap’s manager says rap trio ‘happy to meet’ Sir David Amess’ daughter

Kneecap’s manager has said the rap trio are “happy to meet” the daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess. The hip-hop group apologised to the families of Sir David and Labour MP Jo Cox in April after footage ...

02 May 2025 at 19:41

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