President Connolly praised the London Irish Centre for its support to survivors, while also acknowledging that official Ireland 'looked away' from the plight of the London Irish community during the exodus periods of the 1950s and 1980s. He highlighted the historical neglect faced by this diaspora.

Columnist Oliver Callan discusses Ireland's 'phoney GDP,' attributing it to profits booked by multinationals for tax-efficiency purposes, and satirically suggests Pornhub's approach to gaining official approval.

Fuel protests in Ireland reportedly led to a chaotic response from Gardaí, with officers left idle at stations. The events have also drawn political commentary regarding their impact on public figures.