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Town Talk #GE24 pre election panel featuring 3 candidates running in the Louth constituency. Host Pat Byrne is joined by Hermann Kelly (IFP), Albert D Byrne (Ind) and Peter James Nugent (Ind).
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My basic philosophy revolves around common sense and social justice which is why I want to share with you my thoughts on the election I have just witnessed. ![]()
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I left the election count a humbled man. A 100 votes is a definite vote of no confidence. Second from the last in a line-up of individuals, many of whom were little known and little advertised, yet received more votes than myself. I was not ashamed as I knew I ran a fair campaign with just cause having spoken out about corruption and putting my personal life, career and business on the line resulting in personal hardship, damage to my healthcare business and continuous online interference which played havoc with my IT career and which the local gardai had no interest whatsoever in investigating despite irrefutable proof. ![]()
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So, if the electorate spoke in this way, then I for one intended to respect that voice whether or not I agreed with it. I put it down to perhaps not being particularly liked but this did not tally with my experience of well wishes I warmly received from several people in my community. When asked how I did I smiled and shrugged it off, not really too bothered about my defeat. In fact, I joked in the count with others when asked that I didnโt have a chance. So apart from being stunned and extending my congratulations to some of the elected members as well as a post of congratulations on my Facebook page, that was the sum total of my reaction.![]()
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To be completely honest when I entered the hall that morning, I felt a sense of foreboding in my stomach as the weight of the responsibility that might lie ahead bore down on me. I had only decided in the week the election was called to stand as I knew I would never free myself from the virtual imprisonment and interference in my life that I am living under until I had a voice at the heart of power. I also believed it was now or never and that my mission was important to the future of this country and any hope of a united Ireland that was at peace with social justice at its heart, as I believe criminality has taken control of our institutions with the support of some members of an Garda Siochana undermining any confidence our northern brethren might have in a unified country. That is why my campaign message was simple: reform of an Garda Siochana as a precursor to peaceful unification on a cost neutral basis (through negotiation of the continuance of the institutions in Northern Ireland in return for continued annual support of ยฃ10-15 bn from the UK government) to ensure peace and stability on the island of Ireland and the protection of the vulnerable who stand to be most impacted by any budgetary constraints unification might cause. I felt it was obvious I also supported the bread-and-butter issues that all candidates were echoing as social justice is at my core and so did not state them explicitly in my campaign. I also wished to live in a country I aspired to and not one that is effectively becoming a cyber controlled security state at the hands of organised crime.![]()
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So, I felt a calling and a duty to respond. It was now or never and this was the moment, coming as it did on the heels of a lengthy post I publicised on Facebook from late August until the beginning of November throughout the county, summarising my experiences and events over the past 6 years and the corruption that was running the county with the tacit support of an Garda Siochana and the government. The post entitled: โLife Under Surveillance โ A Constitutional Crisisโ had a reach of over 55k with over 240K views (anything over 3 secs). It was a pure coincidence that this post had been released when it was, as a date for the general election had not been set. Given I have made posts since 2019 on my Facebook page Albert D Byrne and website www.albertbyrne.ie, documenting my experiences, coupled with correspondence to an Garda Siochana, GSOC and politicians, many of which have been advertised across the county, I was confidant my situation was well known as the election was underway and could therefore expect some level of support depending on the importance the electorate gave to civil liberties and the impact of corruption on their daily lives. However, as I left my home that morning, I was hoping I would at least receive enough votes to secure the expenses I had incurred. I did not entertain any sense of certainty in what lay ahead.![]()
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My rational for believing I would at least recover my expenses was as follows: 3 sitting TDโs were out of the race, and I have been in communication repeatedly with the electorate since the last general election and by now should be well known. I also believed in the decency of people who would wish to express their outrage at the blatant corruption and abuse I have been subjected to for the past 15 years, particularly in the last 6 years. I have no doubt there are hundreds of people who sympathise from personal experience with my situation and would welcome my forthright message and the opportunity to express their outrage though the ballot box. I also believed the straight manner in which I have been forthright in my views and the documented way I have exposed GSOC and the governments complicity as well as members of an garda Siochana would at least give me some preferential votes if not primary votes. Yet, I saw little or no preferential votes and practically no first preferences as I walked around the hall during the count of 63,735 valid votes. It was as if I was wiped out electorally. I was in shock.![]()
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What struck me most about the election count was how easy it was to walk into the restricted area without being challenged with nobody on duty to man the door. Accidentally I entered by the back way as there was no parking at the front and we were instructed to park behind the building. Once I realised I was in the actual counting area I turned around and left. What I also found most interesting was the repair of votes with Sellotape where the creases in the votes had been almost entirely severed as if by a sharp knife along both creases as If somehow the ballot paper had been pulled at high velocity through a machine and in the process the creases became severed. I donโt know how else one can explain a ballot paper being folded and walked approximately 3 meters to a ballot box then becoming cleanly uniformly severed 85% of the way along both folds. ![]()
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One might be forgiven in thinking I am a sore loser. In fact, the opposite is true. I had made up my mind after the last general election not to run again. I had no desire to be a politician as I detest lies. I am also not willing to compromise when it comes to fundamental human rights which is why I gave my support during the Apartheid years in setting up an A level chemistry department on the border with South Africa to offer multi-racial education in response to the Apartheid regime. It is also why I set up an internationally recognised website www.myeboga.com in 2004, which has been under continual attack, detailing a highly effective but little known treatment for chemical dependency using ibogaine derived from the root bark of a West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga, which I encountered as part of a West African initiation ritual I underwent. This same substance can cure a physical dependency to opioids in 36 hours and the total alkaloid extract can also cure benzodiazepine dependency leaving the individual as right as rain with a sense of total freedom โ a restoration of human dignity. It is these experiences that have inspired me on returning home after many hears overseas to speak out against corruption in support of a just society that develops the human spirit, not crushes it. It is also why I am unable to accept the status quo in Ireland as I find it demeaning, antiquated and those who enforce it fascist in their behaviour as they seek to intimidate individuals into submission and are a principal cause of repression in Irish society.![]()
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Given that my education and work career have revolved around observation and problem solving (the same skills that have caused me so many difficulties in politics) along with my experience in other areas such as providing treatments to individuals with chemical dependency, I think itโs reasonable to say I have developed strong skills in observation and deduction and am quite street wise. Which is why having had some time to digest my stunning defeat I now find myself in a state of incredulity. Clearly, I had been in a state of shock and unable to process what had taken place. It seems to me the more daring the exploit the more numb we are to its occurrence. And it is this principle I believe that is well known to those who practice this deceit. That said, I am not accusing anyone in particular.![]()
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Of course, having the largest number of candidates on the ballot sheet clearly did not benefit independents that ran as it split the vote. However, many of the independent candidates did not invest in publicity. I on the other hand spent in excess of 2k on Facebook & Instagram advertising (despite indications of Facebook advertising interference) along with posters in every locality and a half page spread in the Drogheda Leader during election week. That apart from an appearance on Dundalk FM and several write ups in the local papers across County Louth. Again, this did not entitle me to be given votes but it would at the very least be fair to say my candidacy was common knowledge and built on a sound premise that had previously been extensively publicised.![]()
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So yes, I seriously question the results of this election as I believe corruption is deeply embedded in county politics. It clearly is not to the benefit of the government to act as they shoehorn their candidates into position and thus hold onto power. If this election interference is being conducted throughout the country and individuals are being targeted such as myself through the spreading of libellous misinformation within their communities where all else fails, then I have to ask how legitimate is our government that so many of us feel do not represent change (despite it being a slogan) as they have had a monopoly on power (along with special interests) since the founding of the state? ![]()
I believe the time has come to move to electronic voting systems as the paper ballot only serves the interests of those who wish to subvert democracy and maintain the status quo.![]()
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In 2009 when I ran for election for Louth County Council a classmate of mine from primary school swaggered out of Tennantyโs pub in Ardee, came up to me with an air of disdain and told me I was a garda informant, which I found to be quite amusing. The lies have only grown greater the more of a threat I have become. We need to introduce classes on misinformation to our youth as a first step in tackling corruption in society which is only going to worsen as technology advances, as is done in Finland, so as to help them navigate the deceit that is at the heart of corruption in our society and to recognise misinformation online and in the community. Of course, some want to believe in misinformation as it feeds their own personal agenda.![]()
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I do believe my presence in the Dail would have exposed the depth of corruption in our County and would have reverberating effects for the country at large as I have intimate knowledge of how these corrupt schemes are operating and would easily expose this subjugation of civil liberties and democratic voice to the country at large. I believe it was important to criminal elements in our political and law enforcement services to discredit and humiliate me. A good showing on my part would have highlighted the issues I have been raising and would be a threat to the status quo and to exposing criminality in our political and civil life. However, I believe the Irish people are beginning to wake up to what is happening. I also believe this election represents a step backwards for unification as it illustrates the corruption that undermines our democracy and sends a warning message to our Northern brethren that unification with the south will come with a democratic deficit and a denial of the right to shape oneโs own future unless one is willing to emigrate. Not to mention it insinuates the electorate in the Republic do not attach much importance to civil liberties or corruption. I believe itโs becoming more and more apparent we are not yet mature enough as a democracy to match the maturity of the democratic process in Northern Ireland which has been hard won through blood, sweat and tears. ![]()
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One does wonder: is change simply a campaign slogan to enable the status quo or is it something we really believe in if we are to mature as a society to reach out highest potential?![]()
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Reform of an Garda Siochana is a necessary first step towards unification as it is twisted by some to serve as an instrument of repression and not a guarantor of personal rights and freedoms. I am only too aware of those who serve with dignity and compassion and are a credit to the community, who I know are also crying out for change and ready for the challenge, one which must be organic and holistic and accounts for all actions by members on the force. I am also impressed and relieved by how, in these past months, my personal situation has come under control though not completely, and for that I say thank you to an Garda Siochana, even if they have not yet acknowledged the situation as I have no doubt it is due to their intervention. ![]()
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In signing off I would like to pose the following question. What do these 100 votes awarded to me at the ballot box represent? Are they a reflection of myself? Are they a reflection of the 63,735 voters in County Louth including my own community who are only too aware of what I have endured these past 6 years, or are they a reflection of the criminality that seeks to control and silence anyone who speaks out against the status quo, such as myself who has endured ongoing torture and interference in his business, career and personal life? I will leave that question for you to decide. I know I have made up my mind. ![]()
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Thank you for listening.
Congratulations to those who won a seat in the Louth general elections. I wish you all the very best in the coming Dail term and hope you serve the best interests of the people. ![]()
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And thank you to those who gave me their support. ![]()
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I do not regret standing. It has been an illuminating experience.
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My name is Albert Byrne, and I am standing in the upcoming Dรกil election. I am asking for your Number One vote to bring about fundamental change in the work culture of an Garda Sรญochรกna. ![]()
The time has come to put an end to the harassment and intimidation by criminal elements in the community working with criminal elements in an Garda Sรญochรกna nationwide, protected by a culture of silence that punishes those who speak out. Neither the government nor GSOC are willing to tackle this problem.![]()
The reform of An Garda Sรญochรกna is crucial in a peaceful path toward unification. ![]()
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I believe the future is best served by a federal system of government that maintains the institutions of state both north and south, with an expanded the Dรกil to cater for members from Northern Ireland. Presently, the UK provide ยฃ10โ15 billion in annual support to Northern Ireland. By agreeing to maintain the current institutions of state, I believe this support should continue and form part of any unification agreement. Unification should be seamless, with zero net impact on the budget, to ensure peace and stability on the island of Ireland and to protect the most vulnerable who stand to be impacted by any budgetary constraints. Unification need not be traumatic.![]()
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As an independent candidate, I am accountable only to youโthe people, the families, and the communities of our county.![]()
By voting for me, you will send a strong message to Dรกil รireann that we will no longer accept the status quo within an Garda Sรญochรกna, nor will we accept constitutional arrangements foisted upon us that do not protect the best interests of every man, women, and child who form the backbone of this state.![]()
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Itโs time for accountability, transparency and real reform. Come out on polling day and make your vote count. Your future counts on it. ![]()
Thank you,![]()
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ALBERT BYRNE![]()
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#GE24#dail2024#Louth#Independent#Unification#Gardai
Dundalk FM Town Talk with Host Pat Byrne![]()
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Town Talk #GE24 pre election panel Louth constituency. Host Pat Byrne is joined by Hermann Kelly (IFP), Albert D Byrne (Ind) and Peter James Nugent (Ind).
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๐ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐๐๐ฅ๐ค: Albert D Byrne (Ind), Peter James Nugent (Ind) and Hermann Kelly (IFP) with Host Pat Byrne.
Town Talk #GE24 Louth Candidate Panel #3 22.11.24
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Town Talk #GE24 pre election panel #3 featuring 3 more cnadidates running in the Louth constituency. Host Pat Byrne is joined by Hermann Kelly (IFP), Albert D Byrne (Ind) and Peter James Nugent (Ind).
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My name is Albert Byrne, and I am standing in the upcoming Dรกil election. I am asking for your Number One vote to bring about fundamental change in the work culture of an Garda Sรญochรกna. ![]()
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The time has come to put an end to the harassment and intimidation by criminal elements in the community working with criminal elements in an Garda Sรญochรกna nationwide, protected by a culture of silence that punishes those who speak out. Neither the government nor GSOC are willing to tackle this problem.![]()
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The reform of An Garda Sรญochรกna is crucial in a peaceful path toward unification. ![]()
I believe the future is best served by a federal system of government that maintains the institutions of state both north and south, with an expanded the Dรกil to cater for members from Northern Ireland. Presently, the UK provide ยฃ10โ15 billion in annual support to Northern Ireland. By agreeing to maintain the current institutions of state, I believe this support should continue and form part of any unification agreement. Unification should be seamless, with zero net impact on the budget, to ensure peace and stability on the island of Ireland and to protect the most vulnerable who stand to be impacted by any budgetary constraints. Unification need not be traumatic.![]()
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As an independent candidate, I am accountable only to youโthe people, the families, and the communities of our county.![]()
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By voting for me, you will send a strong message to Dรกil รireann that we will no longer accept the status quo within an Garda Sรญochรกna, nor will we accept constitutional arrangements foisted upon us that do not protect the best interests of every man, women, and child who form the backbone of this state.![]()
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Itโs time for accountability, transparency and real reform. Come out on polling day and make your vote count. Your future counts on it. ![]()
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Thank you,![]()
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ALBERT BYRNE![]()
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#dail2024#louth#independent#Unification#gardai
Political Website of Albert Byrne Independent
www.albertbyrne.ie
Connections to YouTube for the above video have been blocked. This video is directly from this website and is also available on the Facebook page. If you have difficulties watching here please go to t...
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โCorruption Perceptions Index 2023 โ Ireland continues to perform relatively well but perceptions โmask underlying risksโ, says anti-corruption watchdog.โ![]()
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โOver recent years, Ireland has seen relatively few high-profile corruption-related scandals of the scale or global impact as those exposed by the various Tribunals of Inquiry between 1997 and 2012. International perceptions of Ireland have remained comparatively positive but there has been a continuing stream of controversies over politiciansโ personal interests, concerns over public procurement, planning, land development and so on. All of these weaken public confidence in the processes and institutions that underpin our democracyโ, said John Devitt, Chief Executive of TI Ireland.
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Dublin, 30 January 2024 Transparency International (TI) Ireland has called on both the government and opposition parties to commit to address corruption, public ethics and money laundering risks, as T...
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โCCL has just submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee, which will be examining civil and political rights in Ireland from 4-7 July 2022.![]()
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We find gaps under the Right to Life, Freedom from Torture & Ill-Treatment, the Right to a Fair Trial and the Right to Privacy, among others.![]()
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In the report, which is endorsed by 37 organisations, we make 221 recommendations that government must take in order to meet our human rights obligations.โ
New Report on Civil and Political Rights in Ireland
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6 June 2022 ICCL has just submitted a report to the UN Human Rights Committee, which will be examining civil and political rights in Ireland from 4-7 July 2022. We find gaps under the Right...
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โChild poverty is a reality for one in every seven children in Ireland, about 190,000 children. Despite some recent progress, our long-standing failure as a society to adequately engage with the issue![]()
of child poverty, and drive substantial and permanent reductions in it, is building long-term problems for people currently experiencing child poverty and for our society.![]()
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Child poverty is essentially an issue of low income families and its prevalence high-lights the scale of such households across![]()
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www.socialjustice.ie/publication/poverty-focus-2023?fbclid=IwY2xjawGnBzRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHR0QtFwy...
Poverty Focus 2023 | Social Justice Ireland
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In Poverty Focus we examine the nature and experiences of poverty in Ireland. Drawing on the available statistical evidence, we outline how poverty is...
Papers lodged with Paddy Donnelly![]()
Louth Returning Officer - Dail Election 2024
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My name is Albert Byrne, and I am standing in the upcoming Dรกil election. I am asking for your Number One vote to bring about fundamental change in the work culture of an Garda Sรญochรกna. ![]()
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The time has come to put an end to the harassment and intimidation by criminal elements in the community working with criminal elements in an Garda Sรญochรกna nationwide, protected by a culture of silence that punishes those who speak out. Neither the government nor GSOC are willing to tackle this problem.![]()
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The reform of An Garda Sรญochรกna is crucial in a peaceful path toward unification. ![]()
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I believe the future is best served by a federal system of government that maintains the institutions of state both north and south, with an expanded the Dรกil to cater for members from Northern Ireland. Presently, the UK provide ยฃ10โ15 billion in annual support to Northern Ireland. By agreeing to maintain the current institutions of state, I believe this support should continue and form part of any unification agreement. Unification should be seamless, with zero net impact on the budget, to ensure peace and stability on the island of Ireland and to protect the most vulnerable who stand to be impacted by any budgetary constraints. Unification need not be traumatic.![]()
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As an independent candidate, I am accountable only to youโthe people, the families, and the communities of our county.![]()
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By voting for me, you will send a strong message to Dรกil รireann that we will no longer accept the status quo within an Garda Sรญochรกna, nor will we accept constitutional arrangements foisted upon us that do not protect the best interests of every man, women, and child who form the backbone of this state.![]()
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Itโs time for accountability, transparency and real reform. Come out on polling day and make your vote count. Your future counts on it. ![]()
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Thank you,![]()
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WWW.ALBERTBYRNE.IE![]()
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#dail2024#louth#independent#Unification#gardai
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Prison facilities in the Netherlands closing due to low incarceration rates
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The Netherlands has one of the lowest incarceration rates in Europe.Prisons are now being closed because they're not needed. Al Jazeeraโs Step Vaessen report...
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Big Issue founder Lord Bird
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The co-founder of the Big Issue on poverty, prisons and House of Lords reform.Twitter Feed
Despite multiple attempts on 3 different computers with different bank cards I am unable to place a business ad for a premise whose business was interfered with on several levels. None of this is of any interest to An Garda Siochana. Why?
2Continuously blocked from placing ads to let my premise. Payments go through on my banking app but it returns error on screen. Have used 3 different cards several times.
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Corruption in An Garda Siochana
Statement by Albert Byrne 00:20
Examples of Incidents 18:44
https://fb.watch/hWwinB9wuR/
The only thing standing between us and all out fascism is public opinion. When people become too scared to speak out for fear of losing their privileges, or too indifferent, fascism takes control.
https://youtu.be/yCOuFxN7v-Y
Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas and the very best in the year ahead. Merry Christmas!
4th Major Leak on Property occurred this weekend. The connection on the radiator has been unscrewed causing the water to leak down into the clinic below, Floorboards have been up for the past month due to ongoing renovations. Its part of a Xmas campaign as happened last year.
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