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Hundreds of Print Jobs Rejected by Irish Parliament, Political Censorship or Accountability?

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    Between 2022 and 2024, the Oireachtas printing service slammed the door on 125 print requests from Irish politicians, including a staggering 2,000-page document from Taoiseach Simon Harris—refused outright. Official reasons ranged from concerns over cost and waste to claims of maintaining political neutrality. But critics say this is just a thin veil for political censorship and control over what elected officials can communicate.

    Many question whether this crackdown is about saving taxpayer money or if it’s an excuse to silence dissenting voices and limit transparency. After all, politicians rely on printed materials to inform the public and campaign, yet their requests are being arbitrarily blocked. Is the Oireachtas playing watchdog or gatekeeper? And why is Simon Harris, now the country’s leader, among those denied printing privileges?

    This escalating battle over printed pages isn’t just about ink and paper—it’s a symptom of deeper mistrust between politicians and the public. If the system meant to keep them honest starts acting like a censor, democracy itself risks becoming collateral damage. At a time when transparency should be non-negotiable, Irish taxpayers are left questioning who’s really being printed—and who’s being silenced.

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