The lack of restoration of funding for planned residential places for individuals with complex needs and disabilities is becoming a humanitarian crisis in Ireland. Families and carers are left with no choice but to abandon their loved ones to A&E departments or respite houses when they are no longer able to provide care. It is a shameful indictment of our country, and the consequences of unmet needs are dire. The Department of Health’s review in 2021 identified over 1,200 urgent needs for residential places, but no political party has rallied for the disabled sector. Families are burnt out, and the disability sector has no powerful lobby group to support them. It is time for all political parties to agree to the restoration of the multi-annual budget, and President Michael D Higgins should highlight this issue when the public finances are overflowing with money.
The suggestion to abolish the USC is misguided, as it is a great leveller that super-rich individuals cannot avoid. While some may argue that low-to-middle income earners may not benefit from the abolition of USC, it is still an essential tool to ensure that everyone pays their fair share.
Lidl’s marketing gimmick of pricing items with 99 cents is outdated, annoying to customers and should be discontinued. A recent increase in the price of a 99 is something that most people are unaware of and is not significant enough to affect sales.
The new SPHE curriculum in Ireland has raised concerns among parents, who do not believe that topics such as transgender issues should form the centre of study for 13-year-olds. The current confusion surrounding the increased visibility of the transgender community is similar to that which the gay community experienced 50 years ago, with reactionary rhetoric and bigoted opinions being expressed.
The University of Limerick owes a debt of gratitude to Jeremy Callaghan, whose moral compass has provided comfort and strength to many during the challenging times the university has faced in recent years.
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