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Enda Kenny tried to kick up some dirt during the week by trying to throw the immigration debate back into centre stage, something which could be seen as Fine Gael’s attempt to prove itself to the centre-right/right. As everyone, especially Michael McDowell, knows Fine Gael’s number two priority (perhaps even number one) is to squeeze [...]

On the day that the government issued an embarrasing rehash of spending plans and flogged ideas, Enda Kenny decided to spend his time flying kites. Last week, Bertie, McDowell, and Cowen got up in front of the nation and said ‘WE HAVE NO NEW IDEAS. OUR BALLS ARE UNGUARDED. WHY DON’T YOU HAVE A GOOD [...]

Article 44.2.2 of the constitution says “The State guarantees not to endow any religion.” This means that the state basically has no religion. However Enda Kenny disagrees. To him Ireland is a “Celtic and Christian country “. But before any ones brands Enda as Anti-immigrant he is not in fact he is the total opposite. [...]

The Indo has details of a survey about Muslim attitudes in Ireland. Some details: 73% believe they are fully integrated into Irish society, with 77% saying they feel accepted here. More than a third—36%—would prefer Ireland to be ruled under Sharia law, while 37% would like Ireland to be governed as an Islamic state.

From RTE: Workers from Romania and Bulgaria will still have to apply for work permits in Ireland even after their countries join the European Union on 1 January next year. The announcement was made this afternoon by Micheál Martin, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, who said they would be given preference over nationals from [...]

From the CSO, last years immigrant total was the highest ever at 86,900. With over 2 Million people in employment is never been so good to come to Ireland. And it’s clearly good news for the government. I hate to ask though but what happens if/when it all starts deflating?