A look at events making the news in Ireland over the last week, presented by Justin McCarthy. Listen live every Sunday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Sinéad Mooney brings you the best of the week's wireless - from the big news stories to the features, drama, documentaries, sport and music.
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The Explainer is a weekly podcast from The Journal that takes a deeper look at one big news story you need to know about. What's the background? Why is this in the news? Get the facts behind the story from Ireland's biggest news website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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News, sport, business and interviews. Presented by Rachael English. Listen live Monday to Friday at 1pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Highlights from the daily news programme with Sarah McInerney and Cormac Ó hEadhra. Featuring all the latest stories, interviews and special reports. Listen live Monday to Friday at 4.30pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Ireland’s original independent left leaning news, politics, and culture podcast that doesn’t take itself too seriously and still punches well above its weight. Join critically acclaimed & derided hosts, Martin McMahon and Tony Groves as they delve into the news of the day, pull apart the spin and challenge you to be an activist. This is the non-corporate, ad free, non-plastic-podcast reality that the medium is made for. There will be shenanigans!
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If it’s happening in Cork, you’ll hear it first on The Neil Prendeville Show. Listen to the latest discussion & debate on all things Cork with conversation that matters.
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Hosted by Michael Safi and Helen Pidd, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekday. The podcast is a topical, deep dive, explainer on a topic or story in the news, covering: politics, climate change, current affairs, investigations, leaks, scandals involving the royals and interviews. It might cover topics such as: politics a ...
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5 things, every week, that you need to know about. Sisters Kelly and Nicola take you through 5 things that caught their eye this week and why you need to know about them. This podcast is for anyone who wants a tip-off on pop-culture highlights as well as the low-down on events and affairs affecting women in Ireland today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Stand with Eamon Dunphy is a current affairs, sport and culture podcast posting five or more episodes each week. Editor and Presenter - Eamon Dunphy As a former professional and international soccer player Eamon was capped 23 times for Ireland. He has been a writer and broadcaster for over 40 years and written five best selling books including an early memoir Only a Game?, U2’s biography Unforgettable Fire, Sir Matt Busby’s biography A Strange Kind of Glory, Roy Keane’s autobiography Kea ...
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A weekly look at what's new and evocative in News, sport, entertainment and politics from around Ireland and the world. The HazBeanz show is presented by Martin Beanz Warde, Irish Traveller and Stand up comedian. Hazbeanz is Ireland's only travelling podcast, where the show travels to each interviewee in a campervan, soaking up the scenery, sounds and smells of each location.Let us invite you into the van for a cup of tea, a chat and a whole lot of laughs. We take the unfiltered approach to ...
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Each week we keep you updated on whats happening in the world......While also drinking and reviewing Craft Beer ......>>>>>> NEWS, POLITICS, TECH, ENTERNAINMENT - all mixed with CRAFT BEER .... what can go wrong right?
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A live comedy talk show. The Gareth Stack Show Live is an occasional programme featuring writers, musicians and artists, interviewed, indulged, and provoked by Irish writer and comedian Gareth Stack. Guests have included David Turpin, Mongoose, Donal Foreman, Bobby Ahern (No Monster Club), Tom Rowley, Myles Manley, Andrew Philip Smith, Patrick O’Flaherty, Graham Tugwell, Caoimhe Lavelle, Jonah King, James Moran, Darragh McCausland, Siam Collective and Gordon Rochford.
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Home of the Our Man In Stockholm, Irish In Sweden and Global Gael podcasts.
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Pat brings you the sharpest analysis of news and current affairs on the radio and fresh perspectives on the issues that will define a generation. Breaking news is interwoven with reflective news features and reports from a variety of reporters based across the country. Experts are on hand to guide listeners on everything from consumer and employment rights and health issues to savvy holiday options. And Pat is joined by all the best personalities from the entertainment world. Listen and subs ...
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Ep 2024: Austria joins Europe’s far-right march
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Suzanne Lynch talks to Eamon from Brussels about the rise of right-wing parties across Europe. Also what are the challenges ahead for Michael McGrath as EU Commissioner for Democracy, Justice and the Rule of Law? Suzanne Lynch is Associate Editor at POLITICO. Previously she was the Irish Times correspondent in Washington Brussels. Recorded on Tuesd…
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Racist chants rang out, and homes, businesses and hotels housing asylum seekers were attacked – for a week this summer English towns and cities seemed on the brink of chaos. Josh Halliday reports on what we know so far about the people at the centre of the violence. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Who Will Actually Benefit From The Giveaway Budget?
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It's the Budget 2025 special! Matt is joined by Dan O’Brien, Chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, Holly Cairns, Social Democrats leader and Ged Nash, Labour finance spokesperson, to discuss who the Budget will actually benefit, and are we are set for another crash due to the dependence on the multinational sector?…
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Reaction To The Budget 2025 From 4 Industry Sectors
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It's The Budget 2025! Matt is joined by representatives from 4 sectors; Restaurants Association, Construction Confederation, Retail Excellence Ireland and National Women's Council to discuss the impact of the Budget on their businesses and representatives.
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Budget 2025: Budget Investments Will Have 'Long Term Positive Consequences' - Minister Roderic O'Gorman
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Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025 including housing, childcare and whether the Green Party would be happy to go back into the same coalition after the election. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Budget 2025: Priority For Govt Was To Ensure ‘Average Workers Benefitted Significantly’ – Minister For Finance
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Minister for Finance Jack Chambers joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025 including the USC cut, the €2.2 billion cost of living package and the supports for businesses. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Opposition reaction to budget from Pearse Doherty of Sinn Fein
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The Government has unveiled an €8.3bn - with the Finance Minister Jack Chambers saying today it will put the country on a "firm footing for the future" We hear from Sinn Fein's Finance Spokesman, Pearse Doherty.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Minister Daragh O'Brien on a bigger budget and new housing targets
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with a bumper budget being unveiled by the government this afternoon, a big focus was on housing with The Help to Buy scheme being extended until the end of 2029 and the rent tax credit set to increase to €1,000 per person next year as part of the measures announced. Cormac speaks to Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien…
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Minister Paschal Donohue on Budget 2025 and spending a record surplus
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Election giveaway or responsible politics? We hear from Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohue.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Families and workers are this evening calculating what Budget 2025 means for them - with tax cuts, energy credits, increases for pensioners, parents, carers and those receiving disability allowances. Will more money in your pocket compensate for cracks in public services? Early public reaction from our reporter Barry Lenihan…
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Reaction from business, workers, carers, the childcare sector
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Adrian Cummins, Restaurants Association of Ireland. Louise Bayliss, Focus Ireland. Dr Tom McDonnell, Nevin Economic Research Institute affiliated to ICTU. Catherine Cox, Family Carers Ireland. Pat Crotty Vintner's Federation. Donal Swan, National Women’s Council. Elaine Dunne, Early Childcare Providers.…
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Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, today unveiled its multi-billion euro Budget for 2025. Ian Guider Columnist with the Business Post, Nancy Fallon, Tax Partner at KPMG and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post joined Matt to break down where the government’s finances will be …
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Budget 2025: Govt Will Clarify How It Will Spend €14bn Apple Windfall “In The Weeks And Months Ahead” – Minister for Public Expenditure
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Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2025, including a record health budget, investment in infrastructure and what will be done with the Apple tax. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Budget 2025: “The Knock-On Effect Of Unaffordable, Rising House Prices Is Reaching Every Single Area”, SF’s O’Reilly
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Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment gave her reaction to today’s Budget 2025 announcement. She told Matt that if Sinn Féin were to get into government, their budget would be targeted at people on ordinary wages. Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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We hear the speech of Minister for Finance Jack ChambersBy RTÉ Radio 1
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We speak to Richard Boyd Barrett from People Before Profit Solidarity, Labour's Finance spokesperson Ged Nash and Una Burns of Novas housing in Limerick.By RTÉ Radio 1
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What do people in Roscommon make of what was announced today?
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Our reporter Carole Coleman speaks to people in Roscommon about what they make of Budget 2025.By RTÉ Radio 1
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We hear from Independent Michael Fitzmaurice and Róisín Shortall of the Social DemocratsBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Minimum wage and carbon tax increases as Budget 2025
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We speak to Marie Louise Kelly, a tax partner with Deloitte and Cróna Clohisey of Chartered Accountants Ireland.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe delivers his speech to the DáilBy RTÉ Radio 1
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We speak to our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham, Marie Louise Kelly - a tax partner with Deloitte, Cróna Clohisey of Chartered Accountants Ireland and our reporter Carole Coleman in Roscommon.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty reacts to Budget 2025.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Closure of the legendry Jackie Lennox’s and this afternoon’s budget. Cork, it’s time to talk, weekdays from 9am. The Neil Prendeville Show on Red FM.
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Today on the show Newstalk Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly reviews the new Google Pixel Watch.
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It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs
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It is now illegal to buy, breed or import xl bully dogs. The minister for rural and community development Heather Humphreys signed the legislation to ban the dogs last week, which was motivated by a number of serious attacks in recent months. Bella Finn from our newsroom has been looking into the ban and what it entails.…
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Dublin Airport’s passenger capwhat is it, how does it work, and why could it send ticket prices soaring? All explained with Paul Hackett – Director and VP of Irish Travel Association.
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When you think of an octopus, you might picture it swimming alone, however scientists think these animals could be more social than we thought. A new study has found that octopuses sometimes team up with groups of fish in order to hunt together. Meanwhile, bees play a critical role in agriculture, helping to pollinate some 35 percent of the world’s…
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Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon.
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A major escalation in the Middle East after Israel launches a ground invasion into Lebanon. We go live to Beirut as we get the latest from Fawaz Gerges Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics and Political Science.
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Minister Jack Chambers will deliver his first budget and the last of the current government this afternoon, it is expected to be a bumper giveaway. We hear details on how will all benefit with Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent and also Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor Irish Independent.…
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What to do if you child refuses to go to school?
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A child who refuses to go to school can be difficult to manage – what should you do about it and why is it happening? Dr Richard Hogan joins us to talk through the issues parents and students face.
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Ep 2023: Middle East - Netanyahu laying the seeds for Israel's own destruction
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Senator Tom Clonan joins Eamon to talk about the growing conflict in the Middle East, Tom Clonan is a security analyst, author, and retired Irish Army Captain. He served in Lebanon with UNIFIL as officer commanding Irish troops and in 1996 where he witnessed at first hand the Israeli punitive operation Grapes of Wrath against Hezbollah and the peop…
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Will Hezbollah survive Israel’s onslaught?
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Hezbollah was a force to be reckoned with. Now its veteran leader and a host of its senior leaders are dead and Israel is threatening a ground invasion of Lebanon. Is this the start of a new reality in the Middle East? Jason Burke reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…
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Inflation Drops To Lowest Level In Three Years
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Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Monday’s business news. Up for discussion was how inflation in Ireland has dropped to a three-year low, Ryanair cutting 14 winter routes from Dublin Airport and Bank of Ireland appointing Akshaya Bhargava as its new chairman. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation…
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Lebanon emergency appeal launched by Concern Worldwide as it supports people fleeing bombings
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The fear is overwhelming. The needs are growing by the minute,” that's the plea from Concern's Lebanese country director Sherzada Khan, who has seen and heard some of the bombing. He joined Cormac from Beirut.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Israeli Gov on the escalation of the war in the Middle East and The World Food Programme in Lebanon on the humanitarian crisis.
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Spokesperson at Israel's National Public Diplomacy Directorate and part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's staff, David Mencer was speaking at press conference today. The World Food Programme launched an emergency operation to provide meals for one million Lebanese people. World Food Programme Country Director in Lebanon Matthew Hollingsworth.…
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Ahead of the budget tomorrow we hear how should the money be spent from Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Sinn Fein's Rose Conway Walsh
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Ahead of the budget tomorrow - we want to take a look at some of the big issues on the table from housing to hospitality to education. For more Minister of State with responsibility for Special Education & Inclusion, Hildegarde Naughton and Sinn Féin TD & Spokesperson for Public Expenditure, Rose Conway Walsh…
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Will an unprecedented surplus lead to an historic giveaway in Budget 2025 tomorrow?
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The government is expected to announce a package of measures worth almost 2 billion euros in tomorrow's Budget aimed at addressing cost of living increases. To discuss Michael Magner President of the Irish Hotels Federation, Susanne Rogers, Research & Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland and Sean Moynihan, CEO of Alone.…
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Four coffees a day increases chances of a stroke by a third, while drinking water and tea may reduce the risk of stroke.
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New Findings reveal that 4 cups of coffee a day increases chances of a stroke. Global research studies co-led by University of Galway, and an international network of stroke researchers also show consuming frequent fizzy drinks doubles the risk of a stroke. Lead researcher Andrew Smyth, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology at University of Galway.…
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Where To Go For A Halloween Break In Ireland
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Getting out of the country around the Halloween holidays can be super expensive. So Sarah Slattery has the best Halloween breaks closer to home.
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On Tuesday, a €2bn Budget 2025 package is set to be unveiled by Finance Minister Jack Chambers. What should we expect from it, and how will it benefit your day-to-day spending? Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU and Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, looked ahead at what’s to come. Hit the ‘Pla…
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Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshackWith the death toll now over 1,100 is less tan two weeks and with almost 1,000,000 people displaced, not too mention the fears of the Israeli ground invasion, people in Lebanon are deeply concerned about the what is being called 'the Gaza-fication' of their country.Rejoining us to talk about the situation …
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Leitrim's weekend school keeps Ukrainian children connected to home
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Our reporter Carole Colman visits a school organised by the Leitrim Development CompanyBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Tributes to singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, who has died at 88
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Country music singer Sandy Kelly reflects on his legacy, and remembers performing with Kris KirstoffersonBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Analysis from our Political Correspondent Paul Cunningham and our Economics and Public Affairs Correspondent, David MurphyBy RTÉ Radio 1
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Apple escrow account incurred operating costs of €6m
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Our Work and Technology Correspondent Brian O'Donovan has been going through the comptroller and Auditor General's (C&AG) Report On The Accounts of The Public Services for 2023.By RTÉ Radio 1
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Survivors of mother and baby struggling to access redress
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We talk to Patricia Carey, Special Advocate for Survivors of Mother and Baby Homes, county homes, Magdalene laundries and industrial schoolsBy RTÉ Radio 1
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