It was a pleasure to be joined in the tortoise shack via zoom by An Rabharta Glas – Green Left, Michael Rafferty, about one of the most exciting developments to happen to the eco-socialism in Ireland. We discuss their ambitions for an intersectional movement, look at ways to tackle hegemony, explore Ireland’s role in global tax avoidance and much, much […]
We’ve just finished recording a terrific Live Podcast with Soc Dem member, Activist and Campaigner, Isabelle Flanagan, the man behind the fab Vintage Kitchen Restaurant, Sean Drugan and writer and founder of the Justice for Bloody Sunday campaign as well as the Free Derry Museum, Tony Doherty. Tony talks about the impact the decision not to charge Soldier F will […]
It was a pleasure to be joined on the podcast by Investigative Journalist with noteworthy.ie, Niall Sargent, to discuss his in depth 3 part investigation into Irish Aquaculture. We discuss the licenses issued to cull seals, the gaps in salmon farming regulation, the lapsed farm licenses and why we all should consider the source of the food that is on […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]