In this episode of The Beat Vicky speaks to Ruth Coppinger, politician and activist, about the killing of George Nkencho. We discuss the concerns she has and why she is supporting the family. We talk about the GSOC investigation, but also other steps which could be taken in the short term. A local ethnic diversity forum may be established and […]
As part of our ongoing coverage of the Dublin Bay South by-election, we were joined by People Before Profit candidate, Brigid Purcell, who spoke about her candidacy, working fulltime while canvassing and struggling to pay rent. Brigid outlines the views of the left behind generation and why the latest government indoor outdoor issues are just another poke in the eye […]
This Housing Shock episode of Reboot Republic talks to Ciaran Mulqueen of Crazy House Prices instagram and twitter account, who has been highlighting various aspects of the housing crisis and problems with the housing market. Rory shares some of the stories he’s been receiving on #Endhousingcrisis, the Uplift petition, and Ciaran explains why he set up Crazy House Prices, the […]
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 […]