This Reboot Republic talks to Niall Sargent, Investigative Reporter with Noteworthy.ie and to Brid McKeown of the Migrants Rights Centre of Ireland, about the conditions of migrant workers in the horticultural sector. Niall outlines the key findings from Noteworthy’s recent crowdfunded investigation which included low pay, poor conditions, the fear of speaking out and the general lck of labour rights […]
In this, the last live Sunday Special of 2020, Dr Vicky Conway of Policed took the lead and asked Linda Hayden of PAC Woman, Dr Caroline West of Glow West and Tony (Martin is milking his illness) for their thoughts on 2020. And because we are a bit different we asked some different questions. Mess of the year was a […]
This Reboot Republic is particularly special and insightful – Rory chats to his sister Kate Marie, who is a primary school teacher in Tramore, Waterford and mom of a 1 year old and 3 year old. Kate talks about the challenges and joys of being a mother of young kids, they also talk about the impact of Direct Provision and […]
Martin is still unwell, so I was on my own for this podcast. But don’t let that put you off! I was delighted to be joined by the Immigrant Council of Ireland’s CEO, Brian Kiloran. We talk about Ireland’s performance in tackling human trafficking, the upcoming White Paper into Direct Provision and the soundings coming from Government about it. We […]
It has been a tumultuous few days for the Green Party. CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement) has caused a rift and with the party leadership seemingly intent on ratifying a deal they strenuously opposed only a few months ago, we were joined by Green Party MEP, Ciarán Cuffe to talk all about it. We discuss the deal, the way it […]
In this Reboot Republic Podcast we talk to Mike Allen, Director of Advocacy with homelessness and housing charity Focus Ireland and author of Ending Homelessness, about what needs to be done to solve the homelessness crisis in Ireland. Mike explains how Finland radically reduced their levels of homelessness through a housing first plan and strategy of allocating housing to those […]
Firstly, get well soon, Martin. I’m sorry I was so mean! We are just finished this weeks live podcast and it was packed! Caroline, Linda and I were joined by Environmental Law Officer, Attracta Uí Bhroin and Irish Examiner Journalist, Cianan Brennan to discuss the week that was. We extensively cover the revelation that the Government are set to ratify […]
In this Reboot Republic podcast we talk to award winning Guardian Columnist and friend of the pod, John Harris. We get his analysis of Brexit, Boris Johnson and where the politics of the Conservative party is heading. We also discuss the inequalities magnified by COVID and the recession, pandemics and social change, possibilities of hope, the Labour party and finally […]