913. The Mother and Baby Homes – Stand With Survivors

Joining us to discuss the ongoing issues people affected by the Mother and Baby Homes and the Govts redress scheme and the tracing system is Social Democrats TD, Holly Cairns. She outlines the gaps and penny-pinching structures that the current coalition are calling “the biggest redress scheme in the history of the State”. Note: It falls way short given the […]

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242. Why We Run: Preparing for the Dublin City Marathon

In this Reboot Republic, Rory chats with Tony about something they both have in common, the love of getting out for a run. In advance of this weekends Dublin Marathon, they talk about their previous marathon experiences, the fun, the failure and the freedom of getting those miles in. Rory is running this year for DePaul and you can support […]

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12. An Election for Christmas?

It’s been quite an eventful day and around here we are used to eventful days, but this one stood out a bit. We have had statements from every quarter, we have had recalls and deadlines. But what we don’t have is a working Executive or election date (not quite yet). We chat about the de ja vu of Northern Ireland […]

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917. Brazilian Democracy in the Balance

This weekend Brazil heads back to the polls and it’s not unfair to say that there’s a lot at stake. Supporters of President Jair Bolsonaro and his opponent Lula Da Silva have clashed and people have been murdered as the world looks on wondering which way the scales will tip. Inflation, inequality and food insecurity are all on the ballot, […]

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241. Holding on to Hope : Ending Homelessness with De Paul

In this Reboot Republic Rory talks to David Carroll, CEO of De Paul, about finding hope in an unprecedented homelessness crisis through the work that De Paul and others are doing in supporting those most vulnerable to homelessness, in preventative work with individuals and families, and holding on to a vision for homes and communities, and ending homelessness. We also […]

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907. The Health System in Crisis: A Winter of Discontent

The trolly crisis is out of control and while Covid might not be getting the headlines it once was, it is still dangerous enough that it is having serious implications for hundreds of people and putting strain on our already struggling health service. Joining us on the tortoise shack is DCU’s Professor of Health Systems, Anthony Staines. We talk about […]

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914. Ireland’s Defamation Laws and the Tyranny of the Talentless

It was a pleasure to be joined by Emma DeSouza and Roman and Eoin of the ditch to discuss the week that was and what is up ahead. We chat about Dr Vicky Conway posthumously winning Irish Women’s Lawyer of the Year, the ridiculous and vile “Ireland is Full” hashtag, the Children’s Hospital’s Grenfell cladding, the Global Property Bubble Index […]

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908. It’s Not a Dog’s Life

We love our pets. So why don’t we have laws (not guidelines) that look after them? Joining me on the tortoise shack is Sinn Féin Senator, Lynn Boylan, to discuss the Oireachtas Committee Report that outlines some of the ways we need to act now to stop animal cruelty and give breeding dogs a better quality of life. We also […]

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