Housing Shock: Mendicity CEO, Louisa Santoro

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 […]

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2. Natasha

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

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575. Dublin Bay South with Soc Dems, Sarah Durcan

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. […]

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24. Michelle, a Debenhams Worker

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 […]

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Consent Live Panel: Ep 81

Another fab live panel episode, this time on consent! Joining me for this live discussion were Kitty Stryker, Richard M.Wright,  Siobhan O’Higgins, Lade Ganikale, and Sarah Casper. We chat about alcohol and consent, grey areas, and how we can make the conversation about consent culture more inclusive, radical and diverse. Support us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack << Back To The Glow West […]

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577. A Just Transition for Farmers

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 […]

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576. World Whistleblower Day

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 […]

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