Director appointed to oversee excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby Home site

Director appointed to oversee excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby Home site

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The video discusses the establishment of a specialized agency with significant powers to excavate and analyze remains, providing individualized reports on potential causes of death. Legislative changes have removed previous prohibitions, allowing for broader engagement with state apparatuses. The speaker addresses concerns about the original draft and highlights the presence of a small but organized far-right movement in Ireland, emphasizing the need for political unity to prevent its growth.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change was made to the legislation regarding the agency's powers?

The agency was given the power to arrest individuals.

The agency was allowed to excavate and analyze remains.

The agency was prohibited from engaging with coroners.

The agency was dissolved.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the agency asked to do by survivors and family relatives?

To address key concerns about the original draft.

To focus solely on historical cases.

To collaborate with international organizations.

To increase its workforce.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the far-right movement in Ireland compare to other countries?

It is supported by the government.

It remains small but is organized.

It has no presence in Ireland.

It is larger and more influential.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is a key strategy to prevent the growth of far-right movements in Ireland?

Ignoring their activities.

Providing them with a platform.

Promoting their ideologies.

Ensuring political unity across the spectrum.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does social media play in the influence of far-right movements?

It prevents them from organizing.

It has no impact on their influence.

It helps them overstate their influence.

It diminishes their influence.