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14:29

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/

July 14, 2024

07:59

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 […]

July 16, 2024

00:58

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.

July 16, 2024

59:07

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.

July 19, 2024

10:24

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.

July 19, 2024

02:21

“What kind of consultation is that?”: McDonald pressed on asylum comments

Following the scenes in Coolock, Mary Lou McDonald says that locals should be “consulted” on asylum centres, but that they can’t “veto” them. “How is it consulting people when they aren’t even allowed to say no? What kind of consultation is that exactly?”, Ben Scallan asks.

July 23, 2024

06:07

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.

July 25, 2024

01:34

‘Ireland doesn’t belong to politicians’: Ben Scallan on the Coolock asylum crisis

“It’s the citizens of the country who own the country – Ireland doesn’t belong to politicians”: Ben Scallan discusses Coolock, the Irish asylum situation, and the idea the locals don’t have a “veto”. Watch the full 10-minute conversation with GBN here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQJkEjEfRGg&t=25s&ab_channel=GBNews

July 24, 2024

02:56

280 asylum seekers into an Irish village of 165 locals?

In Ireland, 280 migrants are set to be moved into a village of 165 residents, despite local objections. Rural and Community Development Minister Heather Humphreys says she “understands” locals’ concerns, but that often “when people move into an area, the locals welcome them.” Question by Ben Scallan.

July 29, 2024

52:44

Hot summer of discontent | PODCAST EP93

John and Sarah discuss the controversy around the Olympic games, the riots in Southport, the death of Edna O’Brien, and ask whether it’s time to revisit the way the state engages with Travellers after the Dooley murder in Kerry. PODCAST: https://gript.ie/podcasts/hot-summer-of-discontent/ 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 00:00 Introduction and Discussion of […]

August 2, 2024

05:14

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August 3, 2024

06:48

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August 8, 2024

01:05

4 years to roll out contactless payments on Dublin’s public transport too long, says Minister

Minister Paschal Donohoe says he thinks the projected timeline of 4 years to roll out contactless payments on Dublin’s public transport is too long and he “would like to see it done quicker.” However, he says the Leap card system is “already really successful and popular.”

August 8, 2024

01:28

Irish government NOT discussing plans to promote bigger families

“We still have a population that’s growing”: Ben Scallan asked if the Irish government plans to promote bigger families. Minister Paschal Donohoe said that such measures aren’t being discussed, adding: “I’m not sure they’re as needed in Ireland as they are in other countries.”

August 8, 2024

03:33

Simon Harris destroys Helen McEntee’s hate speech argument

Helen McEntee recently said that the hate speech bill is needed because currently “incitement to violence” is not illegal in Ireland. Today the Taoiseach contradicted her, saying that “incitement to violence” is illegal, and there’s “no need” for new laws. Ben Scallan reacts.

August 7, 2024

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