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It is almost 50 years since major protests took place in Dublin against plans by the City Council to build new civic offices on a Viking settlement discovered on Wood Quay.
It was big news at the time but in the end the campaign of opposition was ultimately unsuccessful and the project was completed in 1994.
Now, after just over four decades using the site as its headquarters, DCC have made an announcement that threatens to ignite some of these old tensions.
So why was the site such a bone of contention to begin with and why does it threaten to be so again?
Tara Duggan is joined by Dr. Pat Wallace who was the Director of the archaeological excavations at Wood Quay and later of the National Museum of Ireland.

It's been 10 years since the peak of the migration crisis in Europe.
January 2016 set a grim record for the number of migrants dying while attempting to cross the Mediterranean after more than 1.2 million people came to Europe seeking protection in the previous 12 months.
As recently as December European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen was claiming a measure of success on this issue when she said that Europe is now “managing migration responsibly”.
But what does a responsible migration policy look like and what impact do the events of 2015 and 2016 have on the Europe of today?
Tara Duggan is joined by journalist Valerie Cox who volunteered on the Greek islands at the height of the crisis, Host of the “Fortress Europe” Podcast Andrew Connolly & Spokesperson for Frontex, Chris Borowski

It’s the family feud everyone is talking about — Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and the very public breakdown within the Beckham dynasty.
But is this simply a family dispute, amplified by the glare of celebrity?
Or does it point to something more familiar — the kind of toxicity often associated with fame, power, and image?
Away from the celebrity of this story, we want to focus on the impact on the people involved.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham took to Instagram this week to air his grievances about his upbringing — going as far as to say he does not want to reconcile with his parents.
What stands out isn’t the fame, but the language he uses: control, anxiety, and a sense of relief after stepping away
It’s language that suggests reflection and self-examination — and possibly some therapy speak — not simply a public rebellion
He describes growing up in an environment where image mattered and where boundaries were blurred, if not obscured
He also talks about the freedom he feels since he distanced himself from his parents.
Beyond the headlines what happens to a person who grows up without privacy, and with expectations placed on them before they’ve fully formed an identity?
And more broadly, when someone walks away from their family to protect their mental health, how should we understand that decision?
To explore that, Tara is joined by Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly

To say it’s been a tumultuous few weeks in American politics might be the understatement of the year.
The kidnapping of the leader of another sovereign nation, threats to annex the territory of a fellow Nato member, an outspoken defence of the killing of a US citizen by a federal agent and that’s just this month.
These sorts of actions have been labelled “unprecedented” by many but is the Trump Presidency something new or indicative of a side of America that we in Europe have failed to notice but which has always been there?
Broadcaster Edward Stourton is the author of a new book called Made in America: the Dark History that Led to Donald Trump, in which he puts forward the argument that far from being a modern anomaly, much of the policy of the current administration is just a continuation of broad historical patterns in American history.

Psychotherapy has moved from the margins to the mainstream in Ireland. More people are turning to therapy to deal with anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship problems, and the everyday pressures of modern life. But as demand grows, so do the questions — especially around who is qualified to practice, how therapists are trained, and how the profession is regulated.
On today’s podcast, Shane Beatty takes a close look at psychotherapy in Ireland: what it actually involves, how people become psychotherapists, and why new standards proposed by the health and social care regulator, Corú, have sparked concern across the profession.
Corú says its proposed framework is designed to protect the public, setting minimum education and training requirements, and introducing statutory regulation for the first time. But leading professional bodies warn that key safeguards are being weakened — including clinical training hours and the long-standing requirement for trainee therapists to undergo personal therapy themselves.
To explore what’s at stake, Shane is joined by psychotherapists Belinda Moller, chair of the Irish Council for Psychotherapy, and Mary Cullen. They explain how psychotherapy works, what clients should look for when choosing a therapist, and why many practitioners believe the proposed standards could have unintended consequences.
You’ll also hear from Corú’s Claire O’Cleary, responding to those concerns and outlining the regulator’s thinking behind the new proposals. And as the debate intensifies, we ask: who ultimately decides how psychotherapy is regulated in Ireland — and does the Minister for Health need to step in?
You can hear Claire O’Leary’s full interview on Alive and Kicking here:
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