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Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner; Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor at the European University Institute, Peter Brown, Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners, Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland.
When Donald J. Trump first stepped into the Oval Office in 2017, he promised to "drain the swamp" and shake Washington to its core.Now back in the White House for a historic second term, Trump's second first 100 days tell a different story.Joining Kieran to discuss is Joe Walsh, former Republican Congressman and later Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, joins to compare each of Trump's initial stints.Image: Reuters
Joining Brendan to dissect the Sunday papers are Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, The Irish Examiner; and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.
Gardaí have denied they strip searched a woman who was arrested after a protest outside Leinster House – despite claims from People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett made under Dáil privilege.We ask Has Dáil privilege become over-used in recent years? We discussed this with Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner Special Correspondent.
Gardaí have denied they strip searched a woman who was arrested after a protest outside Leinster House – despite claims from People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett made under Dáil privilege.We ask Has Dáil privilege become over-used in recent years? We discussed this with Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner Special Correspondent.
This week on Taking Stock Emmet Oliver talks to Rob Picheta of CNN about a growing trend for Europeans to boycott American goods in response to what's coming out of the White House. Emmet also talks to journalist Mick Clifford about some of the 'small' changes that he feels could drastically improve the housing situation in Ireland.Plus, Adrian Weckler discusses his use of '23andMe' and what happens to his DNA now that they've gone bust.
On The Newspaper Panel this week, Brendan is joined by; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, the Irish Examiner, Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times, Dr JoAnne Mancini, Associate Professor in the Department of History at Maynooth University and Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at the Saint Vincent de Paul.
Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, the Irish Examiner; Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Accounts Director at Instinctif Partners; Mary Hanafin, barrister and former Fianna Fáil Minister for Education; and Scott Lucas,Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute UCD.
US President Joe Biden gave his final address last night as he sets to leave the office after only a single term in the Whitehouse, ahead of Donal Trump's inauguration this Monday.So, what will Joe Biden's legacy be when it's looked back on?Joining Kieran to discuss is former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, Harry Browne, Journalist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Media at TU Dublin, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner and Emma Howard, Economist at TU Dublin.Image: Reuters
Welcome to the Dublin Festival of History podcast, brought to you by Dublin City Council.This episode, from the Dublin Festival of History 2024, discusses the turbulent and troubled history of the last 50 years in Ireland. The country has seen violence in Northern Ireland, the collapse of the economy and bailout of the banks, the exposure of shocking abuse perpetrated by the Catholic Church and numerous referenda which have changed Irish society. So, when do recent events become history?Historians Diarmaid Ferriter, Caelainn Hogan and Mick Clifford in a conversation chaired by Frank McNally.This episode was recorded at Printworks, Dublin Castle, on 29th September 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Dr. Emily O'Conor, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Connolly Hospital, Barra Roantree, Economist, Trinity College Dublin and Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Accounts Director at Instinctif Partners.
Journalist and author Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about his new book Who "Killed Una Lynskey?" Mick Clifford is an award winning columnist and reporter with the Irish Examiner. During the podcast Eamon also mentions Mick's book "A Force for Justice; The Maurice McCabe Story."Recorded on Thursday 19th September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E99 The Fifth Court.Mark Tottenham and Peter Leonard talk to Mick Clifford, author of the best-selling true-crime book, 'Who killed Una Lynskey?'This is the true story of murder and vengeance, a shattered community and a miscarriage of justice that echoes down the decades.In October 1971 nineteen-year-old Una Lynskey vanished near her home in Co. Meath. In the weeks that followed, and on flimsy grounds, Gardaì identify three young local men as suspects. Within days of her body being found, one of the three young men is beaten to death by members of Una's family. The entire sequence of events is a tragedy in a quiet rural community - the wrong men jailed, no one ever facing justice - and becomes one of the most notorious failures in Irish policing and judicial history.Mick is Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner newspaper and has worked in print and broadcast journalism for over twenty years. He is the author of three non-fiction books, including A Force for Justice: The Maurice McCabe Story, and two crime novels.We are extremely grateful to our sponsors for this episode, Parte and Associates, solicitors, of Baggot Street, Dublin 4, specialists in Elder Law and Mental Health Law Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on Taking Stock:Just how should the EU deal with a possible round of trade wars and tariffs? With the return of President Trump just weeks away, it is a topic exercising the minds of the new EU Commission, particularly its vice-president, Stéphane Séjourné. Alice Hancock, EU Correspondent with Financial Times joins Mandy to discuss.French politicians have ousted their government with a no-confidence motion, plunging the eurozone's second-largest economy into political turmoil. Mandy explores the potential consequences with Sarah Collins, Brussels Correspondent with the Business Post.Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, chats to Mandy about some of the most memorable coalitions of years gone by.
Gavan Reilly speaks to Nora Owen, Louis O'Hara TD, Conor Sheehan TD, Mick Clifford, Sarah McGuinness and Lisa Louis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Last week, Mayo farmer Padraig Nally, the man who was jailed for less than a year for the manslaughter of an intruder in his home near Lough Corrib in 2004, died. He was 81 years of age.Two decades ago, his shooting of John ‘Frog' Ward became one of the most divisive murder cases in Ireland. Nally was sentenced to six years' imprisonment for the manslaughter of Ward. However, his conviction was quashed in a retrial when he was found not guilty of manslaughter.It was a case that divided opinion across the country. Nally argued self-defence, saying “there was only one way out of it: it had to be him, or it had to be me”.What exactly happened in November 2004, why was Nally's initial conviction quashed and why are people still speaking about this case 20 years later?Mick Clifford, special correspondent with The Irish Examiner who covered Nally's case at the time joins the podcast.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With counts winding down for General Election 2024, which parties had the most success, and who took the biggest hits?Kieran is joined by Alison O'Connor, Columnist with Sunday Times and Broadcaster, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central to discuss.
Ciara Doherty speaks to Vincent McAviney, Jennifer Ewing, Mark Little, Mick Clifford, Declan Ganley and Emma Howard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Louise Bayliss, Founder of Single Parent organisation SPARK & Campaign Co-Ordinator of Focus Ireland, Síona Cahill, Account Director at DHR Communications, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Gerard Howlin, Public affairs advisor & former government advisor join Brendan to talk through the stories making the headlines.
The body of a man found dead in Co. Clare 40 years ago is to be exhumed today following a cold case review. 23-year-old Patrick Nugent was working at an event in Bunratty Folk Park when he died in unexplained circumstances in February 1984. Jerry spoke to Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner.
Journalist and author Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about his new book Who "Killed Una Lynskey?" Mick Clifford is an award winning columnist and reporter with the Irish Examiner. During the podcast Eamon also mentions Mick's book "A Force for Justice; The Maurice McCabe Story."Recorded on Thursday 19th September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tánaiste Micheál Martin made a surprising intervention in the Sophie Toscan du Plantier case - Mick Clifford & Ian Baileys solicitor gave us their thoughts… We Know about bully dogs, but what about the bully cat? Clare from the Cat Hospital says breeding them should be banned.. A town in East Cork has suffered a lot from antisocial behaviour - one young man is doing his bit to takes on teen delinquency & more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Irish Examiner journalist Mick Clifford & Ian Baileys solicitor Frank Buttimer about yesterday's comments by Tánaiste Micheál Martin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An Tanaiste, Micheal Martin has said that Sophie Toscan Du Plantier's murder case should have gone before a jury and noted that 'we failed in our duty to find a convict a bloody murderer' . We discuss this further with Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner.
Today, a 1,700 report on the Grenfell Tower fire was published. The report concluded that the fire was “the culmination of decades of failure by central government and other bodies in positions of responsibility in the construction industry.”Ireland's construction industry also has its own issues with building defects.To discuss, Kieran is joined by by Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Mick Clifford, and Claire MacAfee, a former resident of a defective apartment.
Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown // Jennifer Whitmore, TD for Wicklow // Christina Finn, Political Editor with thejournal.ie // Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner
'Who killed Una Lynskey?' is the new book by Mick Clifford. Pat spoke to Mick about the case and what it meant for policing in Ireland at the time
Mick Clifford joined Brendan to talk about the many questions that remain to be answered about the 1971 death of Una Lynskey – a 19-year old woman who disappeared from near her Co. Meath home in autumn 1971. Mick is the author of the new book, Who Killed Una Lynskey?
Mark spoke to Mick Clifford, special correspondent for The Irish Examiner and host of The Mick Clifford podcast, about his article which critiques widespread political and societal attitudes towards inheritance tax. https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/commentanalysis/arid-41439073.html
Joining Brendan to discuss what's making the headlines this week are - Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst Social Justice Ireland, David Quinn, Columnist for the Sunday Independent and Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.
Today's panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner; Ilona Duffy, Monaghan-based GP; Noel Rock, Director of Public Affairs at Red Flag and former Fine Gael TD; and Sinead O'Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie.
With Roisin Garvey – Green Party Senator, Spokesperson for Rural Development and Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Ivana Bacik – Labour Party Leader, and TD for Dublin Bay South, Claire Scott, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times, and Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner
Joining Brendan to discuss the day's newspapers are Dr Robbie Smyth, Head of Journalism, Media and Communications at Griffith College, Dublin, and former Sinn Fein General Secretary, Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner, Lorraine Sweeney, businesswoman and Dr Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, Lecturer in European Politics at UCC.
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent The Irish Examiner joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to discuss some of his favourite books...
It is 10 years since An Garda Síochána went through one of its most turbulent times that saw the then Garda Commissioner Martin Callinan resign from his top position. Many will remember he stood down due to his handling of information from whistleblowers Maurice McCabe and John WIlson, and the controversies over the wiping of driver penalty points. Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner joined Kieran Cuddihy to discuss...
Today's panel includes Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Louise Bayliss, founder of SPARK and Campaign Co-ordinator for Focus Ireland, Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs Lorna Fitzpatrick, Public Affairs Accounts Manager at Instinctif Partners & Member of the Labour Party
The Irish Examiner revealed today that a garda who was suspended for giving a bike to an elderly man during lockdown had also been wrongly accused of stealing expensive wheels worth almost €1,000. Jerry speaks to journalist Mick Clifford. https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41361607.html
Leo Varadkar has said his reasons for resigning as Taoiseach are ‘both personal and political' in an emotional speech outside Leinster House.The 45-year-old has officially announced his resignation after the shock move caused ructions in political circles this morning.Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent The Irish Examiner, Pat Rabbitte, Former Labour Leader and Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State...
Colm Brophy, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South West // Jennifer Whitmore, TD for Wicklow // Alison O'Connor journalist and commentator // Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner
The referendum on the family and care amendments ended with the highest ever 'No' vote on Saturday. The care amendment was rejected by 74 percent of the voters, while the family amendment was rejected by 68 percent. Turnout results were mixed across the country by the time the polls closed at 10pm on Friday.Should voting be mandatory in Ireland? Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner Special Correspondent and Ruth Coppinger, former TD and member of the Solidarity Group...
Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at the Technical University Dublin; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator and former Senior Government Adviser; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at the Technical University Dublin; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator and former Senior Government Adviser; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at the Technical University Dublin; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator and former Senior Government Adviser; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South // Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal // Alison O'Connor journalist and commentator // Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner
Today's panel includes Alice Leahy, Director of Services Alice Leahy Trust; Ben Tonra, Prof of International Relations, UCD; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at The Irish Examiner and Lorna Fitzpatrick, Account Manager, Instinctif Partners
Lineker defies BBC rules, Zara recalls ads, and Trump cuts up and sells his suit.Roe McDermott, Irish Times Advice Columnist, and Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest stories of the week!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
PJ talks to Mick Clifford of the Irish Examiner about whether bigger prisons would cut crime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Todays panel includes, Sarah Kelleher, Director at Lourdes Youth & Community Services, Donnacha O Beacháin, Professor of International Relations at the School of Law and Government at DCU, Lorraine Sweeney, Businessperson and Hotelier,Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with The Irish Examiner and Lindsey Hilsum, International Editor C4 News
Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner Special Correspondent, on the Garda review into the murder investigation of Una Lynskey 52 years ago, as well as the killing of another man who was wrongly linked with her death.
Journalist and author Mick Clifford talks to Eamon about the scandal surrounding certain payments made by RTE. Mick Clifford is Special Correspondent for the Irish Examiner and author of a number of books including "A Force for Justice: The Maurice McCabe Story", referred to in this conversation.Recorded on Monday 26th June 2023. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.