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Are Irish politicians preparing for demographic disaster?
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Are Irish politicians preparing for demographic disaster?

Today Ireland’s newly-appointed Finance Minister, Jack Chambers, mentioned “demographics” as a long-term “risk” to the Irish economy. Ben Scallan asks if his government has any plans to incentivise people to have more children to deal with the problem.
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White privilege is a “relevant concept” in Ireland, says Minister
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White privilege is a “relevant concept” in Ireland, says Minister

“I don’t think white privilege is a racist concept”: Irish Minister Joe O’Brien defends his government funding NGOs that discuss “white privilege” – the idea that all whites have an advantage in life due to their skin colour. He said that this is a “relevant concept” in Ireland.
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Thousands march in Dublin against abortion
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Thousands march in Dublin against abortion

“A powerful and important message to this government”: The Irish government needs to stop “acting like cheerleaders” of “spiralling abortion rate” says the Life Institute as thousands attend pro-life rally in Dublin.
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Technical difficulties | PODCAST EP90
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Technical difficulties | PODCAST EP90

John and Sarah discuss a week of implosions, including the implosion of Independent Ireland, the disintegration of Joe Biden’s campaign, and yet more lenient sentences in our mess of a justice system. Unfortunately, technical difficulties mean this week’s audio is sub-par: We apologise. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/technical-difficulties/ 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
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The Irish Hate Speech bill is back – here’s what that means
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The Irish Hate Speech bill is back – here’s what that means

According to newly-elected Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman, Ireland’s hate speech bill should be passed within a matter of months. Ben Scallan says the Bill is still “an absolute disaster.” Watch bonus premium video now: https://gript.ie/postal-vote-video/
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Minister: Gardaí showed “incredible restraint” in Coolock riot
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Minister: Gardaí showed “incredible restraint” in Coolock riot

Today Taoiseach Simon Harris said that the rioting in Coolock over an asylum centre had “absolutely nothing to do with engagement with the local community about migration policy.” He said it instead was about “thuggery, lawlessness and the far-right.” Meanwhile, Integration Minister Roderic O’Gorman said that there was significant engagement with locals on the asylum […]
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Is government immigration policy damaging social cohesion?
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Is government immigration policy damaging social cohesion?

In 2022, a memo warned the Irish government that a large asylum seeker influx may damage “social cohesion”, particularly among “deprived communities”. In light of this, Ben Scallan asks Minister Eamon Ryan if the State holds any culpability for the Coolock riots.
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The battle of Coolock | PODCAST EP91
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The battle of Coolock | PODCAST EP91

John and Sarah discuss events in Coolock, which has John “f*cking livid”, as well as the attempt on Donald Trump’s life, why Sarah adores JD Vance, and why Sinn Fein’s apology to its voters likely won’t work.
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The HARSH TRUTH about the Coolock riots
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The HARSH TRUTH about the Coolock riots

“Their own trusted advisors warned them that doing this could damage social cohesion. They chose to ignore that advice and did it anyway. And lo and behold, it damaged social cohesion. I don’t think we need Sherlock Holmes for this one.” Ben Scallan reacts to the Coolock riots.
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Martin: Covid inquiry shouldn’t grill decision makers
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Martin: Covid inquiry shouldn’t grill decision makers

“That’s not really an answer to the question.” “Oh, it most certainly is.” Tánaiste Micheál Martin defends his view that the Covid inquiry should not be “adversarial”, because that would make decision makers hesitant to act during the next crisis. Question by @Ben_Scallan.
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