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Ireland's Neutrality Must be Protected - Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontu has criticised a recent statement by Young Fine Gael, which called for 'lethal' military aid for Ukraine.    Speaking today, Luke Silke, the PRO of Ógra Aontú, said:   We in Ógra [...]

By Aontú Press | 26 February, 2024

Ógra Aontú Reiterate Need for Child Benfit to Begin During Pregnancy
Ógra Aontú have called on the Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, to consider extending child benefit payments to kick in from 27 weeks gestation. Speaking today, spokesperson for the group, [...]

By Aontú Press | 25 August, 2022

SUSI Student Grant Body Decide to Disable Website At Key Moment For Students
Ógra Aontú have criticised the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, today after the website which students use to obtain a SUSI grant went offline for a number [...]

By Aontú Press | 25 August, 2022

Happy International Day of World's Indigenous Peoples
Ógra Aontú want to wish everyone a very happy International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples.   Speaking today, spokesperson for the group, Gráinne Nic Philib, said: "This is a very important [...]

By Aontú Press | 9 August, 2022

"The Irish Language Opens Doors" - Ógra Aontú
As Seachtain na Gaeilge draws to a close, Ógra Aontú representative and Irish Language advocate, Gráinne Nic Philib reflects on how the Irish language has opened endless doors over the [...]

By Aontú Press | 15 March, 2021

"Churches are safe: Time to end the Mass Ban" - Ógra Aontú
Ógra Aontú have called for restrictions around religious ceremonies to be eased. Chairperson Jason Conroy said: “A big section of the Irish population consider public worship essential” “The government’s policy of banning [...]

By Aontú Press | 15 March, 2021



The Irish political system is radically broken



In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.



Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.



Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.




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