Shattered Lives

In this Shattered Lives Special, Paul Healy and Mick O’Toole speak to four Gardaí working in some of the most unique, challenging and high-pressure roles across An Garda Síochána.

The episode explores the reality of working as a Garda in Ireland, from gangland encounters and life-threatening incidents to armed support operations, hostage situations, murder scenes, race issues in modern policing, and the hidden chaos of Dublin Airport.

A senior Detective Sergeant opens up about dealing with gangland figures and the moment he had to pull a gun during a life-threatening incident. A member of the Armed Support Unit speaks about hostile hostage situations and responding to serious crime scenes.

A new recruit discusses confronting race issues within the force, while a Dublin Airport Garda reveals how often officers are called to deal with disruptive passengers and people being physically removed from flights.

Shattered Lives goes behind the uniform to reveal the human reality of Garda life, the pressure of the job, and the moments most people never see.
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Paul and Mick discuss the unfolding investigation into the death of Yves Sakila in Dublin’s Henry Street. A post mortem examination has determined no exact cause of death as a vigil is held in his memory and debate around the incident follows. They also discuss other major crime stories of the week, including the sentencing of disgraced former Garda Paul Moody, and the horrific case of a son who murdered his mother and attempted to kill his father in Cavan.
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Paul and Mick discuss what was a weekend of violent incidents - from the death of an alleged shoplifter in Dublin’s Henry Street to a man killed after being put in a headlock amid a house row in Artane.

They also discuss an attack in Blanchardstown, the father of ‘Tinder rapist’ Patrick Nevin saying his son deserves a second chance, and speculate on what’s next for Daniel Kinahan.
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Mick and Paul speak with Irish Mirror Political Correspondent Ciara O’Loughlin ahead of the Dublin Central by-election, where criminal figure Gerry Hutch is vying for a Dail seat. They also discuss the crime stories of the week, including the tragic passing of murder victim Jastine Valdez’s mother, the so-called ‘Cocaine Highway’ and more.
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Paul and Mick talk about the grenade attack in Ballymun this week that is part of a concerning escalating gangland feud in the area. They also discuss an investigation into a member of the Defence Forces, the Garda recruitment campaign and the use of the government jet to bring mob boss Daniel Kinahan home.
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