Ireland1302 Videos

The urge to lower taxes and brutalise criminals; new polling; and the feasibility of a HSE for asylum seekers. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-390-horses-and-sparrows/

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Former Fianna Fáil members say it was “untenable” to deal with the party anymore as it is “completely detached” from “ordinary people” and that “minority” voices are being heard over the needs of ordinary voters.

John and Sarah talk JK Rowling’s defiance of the Scottish Government, The Government’s incestuous relationships with journovisors, the costs of a United Ireland, Sinn Fein’s loss of “middle finger status”, and checking in on Trump v Biden. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/two-stuttering-wafflers-who-say-nothing/ Available on Spotify & iTunes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7kOPNDrvsxqXv8uicOotvP iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-week-that-really-was/id1653091194?uo=4

Council are “sticking to their guns” says Sean Meehan who was ordered to remove his caravan off his land by Tipperary County Council or face jail.

“You could theoretically be found guilty of a criminal offence and jailed if you criticise an illegal immigrant – that was Sinn Féin’s contribution to this legislation.” Ben Scallan comments on Sinn Féin’s proposed amendments to Helen McEntee’s hate speech bill.

With FG struggling to get independents to sign up to support the coronation of Simon Harris all it would take is a few Fianna Fail TD to end his reign before it begins. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/trsi-389-youre-going-to-be-left-holding-either-the-bag-or-the-knife/

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“I really saw what I would describe as the ‘dark side’ of my own party members – in particular Micheál Martin.” Galway Councillor Noel Thomas speaks to Ben Scallan about his decision to leave Fianna Fáil, claiming that all main parties have become “totally detached.”

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Medics call on the government to amend abortion legislation to provide ultrasounds to women seeking termination in order to rule out ectopic pregnancy after a woman in Limerick almost died.

John and Sarah discuss how the week-long debate on the Hate Speech Bill underlines the identity crisis facing Ireland’s politicians; The possibly permanent loss of Sinn Fein’s mojo; and why Assisted Suicide absolutely is a slippery slope, and one that cannot be escaped. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/identity-crisis/

“I didn’t tweet in the way that you say”: Roderic O’Gorman previously shared a document in 8 languages saying Ireland would provide own-door accommodation for asylum seekers. Ben Scallan asks if this was a pull factor that contributed to the subsequent asylum seeker influx.

Defending her hate speech bill, Justice Minister Helen McEntee repeatedly claimed that Ireland currently has no laws prohibiting incitement to violence. Ben Scallan asks if this means it’s currently legal in Ireland to call for violence against individuals and groups.

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