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Hot summer of discontent | PODCAST EP93
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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 […]
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280 asylum seekers into an Irish village of 165 locals?
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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.
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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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‘Ireland doesn’t belong to politicians’: Ben Scallan on the Coolock asylum crisis
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‘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
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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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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 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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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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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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