Pat's Sunday Paper Review June 7th
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Well, we begin with a quick flick through the Sunday newspapers.
Looking at the Sunday Independent, their front page, Ireland Thinks poll offers insight into public opinion of proposed Occupied Territories Bill, which will be debated in the Dáil on Wednesday, and more on the government's foreign policy stance. On page two of the Indo, Bailey gave DNA samples to Gardaí months before he died. That's according to his sister. We're told that golden retrievers are the nation's favourite breed of dog. That's according to registration data from the Irish Kennel Club. Page six, whistleblower at CHI over the care of the Harvey Morrison charat dog. She reveals her identity. Now, I'll just go to the Ireland Thinks poll. There's some interesting stuff in it at the moment.
Looking at the leadership, or first of all, the political parties, if there was a general election held immediately, who would get your preference? 20% would go to Sinn Féin. 19% to Fianna Ghael up two. Sinn Féin are down two to 20.
What are the key insights from the Ireland Thinks poll?
Fianna Fáil are down one to 16. Social Democrats are plus three to 12%. Independence, no change at 10%. Independent Ireland, no change at 9%. The Labour Party are down one at 3%. The Green Party, no change at 3%. And People Before Profit Solidarity, no change at 2%. Looking at the... analysis of Sinn Féin, who should be their next leader? Well, 38% think that Pierce Daugherty should be, and he's well in the lead. 8% Ona Bryn, 6% Michelle O'Neill, and so it goes. In your view, is Sinn Féin a left-wing party? Yes, say 46%. No, say 34%. And the rest are not sure. Would you vote for a left-wing alliance? Yes, say 28%. Not sure, say 21%. But 51% say no, they would not vote for a left-wing alliance. And looking at foreign policy, the Occupied Territories Bill would ban trading goods between Ireland and Israel's illegal settlements, but it would not include trade in services, banking and so on.
Which of the following best describes your view? 49% support the bill, but it should also include services. 16% support the bill as it stands. 20% I oppose the bill only because I'm worried about possible repercussions for Ireland. 8% I oppose the bill for another reason. And 7% I don't know." And in terms of the triple lock policy, should we keep it or should we change it? Yes, we should change it, say 43%. Almost the same, 44% say no, and 13% don't have a view one way or the other. Should Ireland stop alumina exports to Russia, even if it puts jobs at our henish at risk? 46% say stop them, and we'll be dealing with that story later on in the programme. 41% say no, don't stop them, protect the jobs. And a final one on this front.
Should Ireland take a tougher stand on countries accused of breaching international law, even if it costs jobs, trade or sporting success? And 39% say principles should come first. Yes. 35% say it depends on the country or the issue. 25% say no, Ireland's interests should come first. And 2% don't have a view one way or the other. So that's all in the Indo. At the Sunday Times, the front page leaked orders of state liver transplant service finds evidence of unequal access, high complication rates and inadequate monitoring service. That's across the Times. Another one and something else we'll be talking about. The latest on the rift between the Rotunda and Health Minister Jennifer Carol McNeill. as she faces a cabinet backlash over her handling of the matter.
The government, we're told in the Sunday Times, is set to approve a visit from King Charles. Also, there's a report on an operation where US special forces seized an oil tanker, which was linked to the Kennehan crime group. And we're also told that medical tourists are returning to Ireland with serious wound infections after cosmetic surgery. The Business Post talks about Guinness and how they're going to streamline operations. What that impact will be on James's Gate, we don't know. Inside the one billion sporting empire backing Katie Taylor's final ring walk. IBEC calling for extra judges to tackle the backlog and legal reviews of vital infrastructure and housing projects.
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