As part of our ongoing coverage of the Dublin Bay South by-election, we were joined in the Tortoise Shack by Labour senator and candidate in the by-election, Ivana Bacik. We discuss her reasons for running, her track record in politics and activism and why, especially given her position in the polls, she feels it is disrespectful of FG and SF […]
Discarded and Ignored. Where is the Vision to End Homelessness in Ireland? This Housing Shock episode talks to Louisa Santoro, CEO of Mendicity, Ireland’s oldest working charity in Dublin which provides supports to, and works with, those who are homeless. Louisa talks passionately and from experience about the reality of homelessness in Dublin today, about the problems with the private […]
In this episode Natasha talks to us about her experiences in Direct Provision and how it lead her to do amazing work with UNICEF and RTÉ. We also talk about what it’s like being a young black woman in Ireland. Another great listen. Follow us on twitter @BuiltPod Join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack
We were joined by Social Democrats candidate in the upcoming DBS by-election, Sarah Durcan, to discuss why she is running and her ambitions for the seat. Sarah talks housing, childcare, mental health and culture and the arts. She also shares some of the insights gained on the doors into the difficulties so many have been experiencing even before the pandemic. […]
This week on Policed, we talk to Michelle Gavin, who worked for Debenhams in Waterford for over 25 years. She was on the picket in Waterford for over a year, and tells us about the interactions they had with An Garda Síochána. We examine in detail how the Gardaí were used in the dispute, but also question whether they had […]
We are all paying into the Common Agriculture Policy, but do we know where that money is going? Joining me on the podcast is Gerry Loftus, who has spent the last few decades advocating for sustainable agriculture, climate action and is a founding member of the Rural Ireland Organisation. Gerry outlines his concerns about Ireland’s food insecurity and how we […]
Today, the 23rd of June, is World Whistleblower Day. Our government has chosen not to celebrate the phenomenal work done by whistleblowers to improve Ireland and indeed, improve countries around the globe. Here on the TortoiseShack, we thank whistleblowers everywhere for the oft times thankless work they do. Una, Noel, Caroline and Martin give you a taste of whistle blowing […]
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic talks to Jude Sherry and Frank O Connor from the Anois sustainable systems design agency about creating liveable sustainable cities. Jude and Frank explain about a circular economy approach, the issues of dereliction in Cork., and how they have done a mapping project identifying the empty buildings, and how they appear to being […]