Ireland Reports

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"ZERO COORDINATION": Irish Protest Movement & Its Mistakes, with John Gustavsson, PhD (@JGustavssonPhD)

IN RETROSPECT: Political advisor, @JGustavssonPhD, reflects on the past controversy surrounding Maria Steen’s designer handbag. Gustavsson uses the example to highlight lessons on optics, perception management, and how political movements are judged by voters.

EXPERIENCE VS POPULARITY: @JGustavssonPhD compares @MalachySteenson and Gerry Hutch, arguing experience matters more in government. He questions Hutch’s readiness for office, raises concerns about handling issues like open borders, and points to Reform UK’s problems in Kent as a warning about weak organisation.

With Catherine Connolly now leading ahead of Heather Humphreys, we asked voters, last week, if the Irish president should have more power. Opinions varied on the role and limits of the presidency in modern politics. #Election2025 #Aras25

Irish professor Gerard Casey (@Casey5122dark ) discusses public frustration over funding priorities, arguing that people would be "cross" if money was directed to a foreign war effort while domestic needs—such as carers or families with sick children stuck on hospital waiting lists—face shortages and delays. He questions whether Ireland should prioritise internal social supports over external commitments.

IRELAND NEEDS MORE GARDAÍ - says Cllr. @MauriceSCHP as the country becomes more violent. He argues that recruitment is becoming harder, noting there is little incentive to join when Gardaí often find themselves in tense stand-offs with sections of the public.

"Show a commitment to this country": @MalachySteenson joined us in studio to discuss the upcoming Dublin Central by-election as well as the recent shift in government policy on immigration.

Kilkenny councillor Maurice Shortall succeeded in getting a motion passed to prevent planning permission for IPAS centers in his area, using “common sense” arguments to win unanimous council support.

"PUT CHRIST BACK INTO CHRISTMAS": Cllr Malachy Steenson Calls Out Dublin's "Winter Lights" Rebrand.

Dublin Central By-election Showdown: Malachy Steenson, Gerry Hutch, Outsider or Insider? Who represents the people?

@MrAndyQuirke @MalachySteenson Thanks for sharing our clip, Andy 👍 more on the way!

@MalachySteenson 🇮🇪 Thank you 🙏🏼 It’s so important everyone comes together and unites against corrupt government and media. They are desperately trying to divided us in any way possible, because they know when the Irish people are united we are unstoppable. Andy🇮🇪 🏡🇮🇪🏡🇮🇪🏡🏡🇮🇪🏡🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♀️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♂️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♂️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♀️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♂️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♀️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♂️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♀️🇮🇪🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️

Cllr Malachy Steenson celebrates a win following Dublin County Council’s decision to leave the Irish flags, erected across the city earlier this year, in place. He thanks the local residents who installed them and acknowledges Andy Quirke for his support in funding the initiative.

Paul Treyvaud argues that government policy has pushed Gardaí to cast their ballots against the State, relying on the privacy of the voting booth to express dissent. He also outlines how migrant accommodation decisions have impacted the hospitality sector, with County Kerry facing some of the sharpest consequences.

Irish psychotherapist and director of @Genspect Stella O'Malley joined us in studio to discuss the content in Irish sex ed, the NGO "BeLonG To" and also provided advice for parents.