Ireland Reacts with Outrage Over Gaza Aid Flotilla Interception
This week, Ireland has been gripped by outrage following the interception of an international aid flotilla by Israeli forces, with at least fifteen Irish citizens detained as the boats approached Gaza. We hear directly from the daughter of one of those on board, as the Taoiseach warns the operation could breach international law.We also look at the presidential election, which has drawn huge public interest after the first TV debate of the campaign, and ask if the upcoming budget risks being overlooked as the election dominates the agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Trump Was "Right About Everything"… Unless He’s Not
This week on The Group Chat:Donald Trump once again dominated global headlines with a fiery address to the UN General Assembly in New York, taking aim at climate change, immigration, and even the UN itself – before sparking a medical storm by pushing an unproven link between paracetamol use in pregnancy and autism.Back home, Ireland’s presidential election campaign is officially underway. With Maria Steen falling just short in her bid for a place on the ballot, and only three candidates confirmed, the smallest field in decades, can the race ignite or is it already fizzling out? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sinn Féin Promises a “Gamechanger” in Áras Race
Sinn Féin is about to make a “gamechanger” move on the presidential election this weekend, keeping the race for the Áras buzzing. Will Gareth Sheridan make it onto the ballot through the council route? Could other independents join him? Conor McGregor has already pulled out, and Simon Harris says good riddance.In Donabate, a four-year search has ended in heartbreak, with gardai believing they’ve found the remains of Daniel Aruebose.On the international stage, a damning UN report, mounting EU pressure, and cultural and sporting isolation put Israel’s actions in Gaza under a microscope. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Political Violence: The New Norm?
This week on The Group Chat, we look at the rise of political violence at home and abroad. In the US, the shooting dead of Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves through politics, while here, the Tánaiste has revealed threats made against him. We ask what this climate means for democracy and public life. Plus, with Ireland’s World Cup dreams in tatters once again, are fans destined to watch from the sidelines rather than the stands? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We’re Back! Áras Race Stumbles On
The Group Chat is back with a brand-new season! Zara King, Richard Chambers and Gavan Reilly cut through the noise of the week’s headlines — from the crawling Race for the Áras, to the tough road ahead for new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly, and the squeeze of rising grocery prices on households across Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday as they discuss the latest and breaking news from Ireland and around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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