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E20: We're Emergency Ready

October 2, 2026 · 59 min

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This week: Spiders Terrorise Malahide Woman; Emergency booklets from Helen McEntee; Tusla disaster courtesy of Norma Foley; and Garvaghy Road madness courtesy of... Sinn Fein? The Sports Journos go Feral; and an American Woman is killed twice, but lives.....

00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap

00.20 Spider Season

04:21 Discussion of the 'Be Emergency Ready' Book

08:12 Government Spending and Waste

12:12 Case Study: Child Abuse and Tusla Failures

14:12 Political Responsibility and Ministerial Accountability

19:51 Systemic Failures in Irish Health and Care Systems

21:53 Community and Parades Disputes in Northern Ireland

29:59 The Role of Media and Public Opinion in Politics

36:01 The Politics of Community Relations and Parades

42:48 Historical Context of Northern Ireland Parades

49:57 The US Justice System and Death Penalty Cases

56:55 Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts

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