Podcasts about sinn fein

Anti-immigrasie-geweld in Belfast in Ierland word deels aan Elon Musk se aanlyn kommentaar oor ras en immigrasie toegeskryf. Dit kom na ‘n vlugteling uit Soedan in 44-jarige inwoner van die stad, met ‘n mes aangeval het. Sinn Fein se LP en Noord-Belfast verteenwoordiger John Finucane het met SkyNews gepraat.

What do Sinn Fein stand for? What do they believe? And do the other left wing parties believe they believe it?On Free State Joe and Dion look at the state of Sinn Fein following the recent by-elections. Does it tell us something about the scrutiny Sinn Fein are under that there is more analysis of them than of Fianna Fáil which got a comically low vote?Dion and Joe disagree about what Sinn Féin's intentions are when they talk about immigration. Joe also responds to the Jim McGuinness developments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new political chapter begins as Social Democrats and Fine Gael welcome new TDs into the 34th Dáil, following weekend by-elections that signal shifting fortunes across the parties.Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin face scrutiny over disappointing results. Sinn Fein's results have raised questions about organisation, political direction, and the prospects for future left unity.Plus, debate continues over the Occupied Territories Bill, with opposition claims it has been “hollowed out” in Cabinet, as protests outside Leinster House call for the Ireland vs Israel football match to be cancelled.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Catherine Ardagh TD, Fianna Fail Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner Harry McEvansoneya, Irish Election ProjectionsSenator Frances Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In all corners of the United Kingdom, parties that back independence are now in charge.The SNP retained control in Scotland and Plaid Cymru took power in Wales for the first time following the May elections. And, with Sinn Fein becoming the biggest party in Northern Ireland back in 2022, it now means all three devolved legislatures in the UK are led by nationalist parties.So, what's behind their rise and are there similarities between them?Niall is joined by Professor Michael Keating, Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Aberdeen and Fellow of the Centre on Constitutional Change at the University of Edinburgh.Have you got a question for Niall? Email the show: why@sky.uk

Featuring: Sean Kyne (Fine Gael), Mark Lohan, (Sinn Fein), Helen Ogbu (Labour), Thomas Welby, Independent.

In the May 7, 2026 UK elections, Reform won biggly. They did so well that they even stole the show from the ascendent Celtic nationalists in the periphery. Gaining thousands of councillors in England, becoming the second largest party in Wales and the joint second biggest in Scotland. Meanwhile, in Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland the biggest parties (Plaid Cymru, SNP, and Sinn Fein) are all separatists. This has ushered in disorderly ‘five party politics' in England and a real threat to the union emanating from a Celtic periphery led by parties that wish to break up the UK.  On this special episode of Disorder we ask: does the UK have a future at all anymore? Will it be very disorderly? And what are Reform's actual policies? To find out – and in our attempt to present a range of views on Disorder – Jason and Mark are joined by Alan Mendoza, Chief Advisor on Global Affairs to Reform UK. The duo push Alan to clarify Reform's actual policies around local government, migration, and Reform's attitudes to Brexit. Jason sees Reform as Disorders, but Alan makes a full throated and quite eloquent case as to why he sees Reform as Orderers rather than Disorderers.  Hopefully the debate is podcasting at its best, filled with respectful disagreements that elucidate the underlying differences in world views. Either way, Reform UK is here to stay so we might as well understand them. To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit disordershow.com/club To tell us more about Disorder, visit disordershow.com/survey  Producer: George McDonagh Subscribe to our Substack - https://natoandtheged.substack.com/ Disorder on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@DisorderShow Show Notes Links: To join our Mega Orderers Club for ad free listening, early episode releases and exclusive access to live events, visit disordershow.com/club How the winner-takes-all voting system has turned on Labour and the Tories: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxpqyndqwlo How Reform won votes from Swansea to Sunderland  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy2nz4gwj5o Hear Alan's previous appearance on Disorder: https://pod.link/1706818264/episode/YTk0MzNmZDQtY2JhMS0xMWVmLWJjYTQtOGJjMjMxNmNhZTli  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Israeli forces detained two activists after stopping the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Greece. It happened in international waters nearly a thousand kilometres from the Gaza Strip. So, was this action legal? In this episode: Heidi Matthews, Assistant Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto Dan Perry, former Editor of the Associated Press for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and publisher of 'Ask Questions Later' on Substack Lynn Boylan, Member of the European Parliament for Dublin for the Sinn Fein party and Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Palestine Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Alan Dillon and Pearse Doherty, Sinn Fein's Finance spokesperson discuss the impact that increasing oil prices is having on the cost of living.

Some 14% of Irish households in 2024 said they were unable to afford adequate warmth or pay energy bills in full, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Jonathan was Sinn Fein's spokesperson on housing and TD for Dublin Midwest Eoin O'Broin.

Some 14% of Irish households in 2024 said they were unable to afford adequate warmth or pay energy bills in full, according to a new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute. Speaking to Jonathan was Sinn Fein's spokesperson on housing and TD for Dublin Midwest Eoin O'Broin.

Sinn Fein’s Cllr Deirdre Ferris talks to Treasa about a major public order incident on Mitchel’s Road in Tralee last night. It's understood that at least five people were hospitalised, and that An Garda Síochána Tralee received assistance from the Armed Support Unit (ASU) - Monday, 27th April 2026

Reversing the reintroduction of exam fees, committing to class-size reduction and guaranteeing a school place for every child with additional needs are among the demands Sinn Féin are making in the Dáil today. All to discuss with Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Fein's Education Spokesperson.

Reversing the reintroduction of exam fees, committing to class-size reduction and guaranteeing a school place for every child with additional needs are among the demands Sinn Féin are making in the Dáil today. All to discuss with Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Fein's Education Spokesperson.

On this morning's show... MEP Michael McNamara calls for free transport across Ireland, he will join us in a few moments... Cllr Davy Dunne reacts to Deputy Michael Lowry's commentary of Sinn Fein... Deputy Michael Lowry will join us in the final hour... The Clonmel Bids Ballot is underway... John G O'Dwyer will look back on protests of the past... Muriel Cuddy has the Well-being Slot... Karen Prendergast will look at Interior Design.. And Our Agony Aunt Phil Prendergast will be here... All this and much much more...

Joe is joined by Joanne Collins, Sinn Féin Senator, to talk about the aftermath of the fuel protests seen across the country.Image via Getty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Frontline Garda numbers have fallen by nearly 600 and one in 10 stations are now left unmanned.For more on this, Shane is joined by Stephen Moore, Founder of Out of Blue Training & Matt Carthy, Sinn Fein's Spokesperson on Justice.

Send us Fan MailChristopher “Pinta” McKnight grew up in Derry's Bogside as this city erupted in violence and as a 15 year old boy he lied about his age and joined the Provisional IRA. Chris talks to us about his life in the IRA which included moving weapons and explosives as a young member , training camps in the Donegal Mountains and working closely with one of the troubles most notorious figures, Martin McGuinness. He tells us about his time on the “blanket protest” and being in Long Kesh during the pivotal 1981 Hunger Strike led by Bobby Sands as well as being the victim of one of Derry's famous “touts”.My guest recalls being there for the Battle of Bogside and how losing a childhood mate on Bloody Sunday turned him from a Catholic teen who was friends with a British solider to a young man intent on joining the IRA and waging war on the security forces.Chris has since ran for public office for Sinn Fein and earned a degree in Law & Politics from Ulster University.00:00 Growing Up In pre-conflict Derry06:35 BATTLE OF THE BOGSIDE 18:25 Bloody Sunday 41:15 Joining The IRA46:50 Training Camps53:00 Martin McGuinness, Claudy B*mb & South Derry 58:50 Prison1:16:10 In Long Kesh When Bobby Sands Died 1:22:45 Martin McGuinness as Chief of Staff1:25:58 Thoughts on Commercial B*mbing Campaign 1:26:30 INLA in Derry?1:28:00 Ray Gilmour 1:31:45 Did Steaknife come to Derry ?1:34:40 Cell Structure in Derry1:43:45 Frank Hegarty 1:47:50 Derry IRA vs Belfast IRA 1:50:00 Attempt to recruit Chris as an informant 1:51:20 Was Martin McGuinness an informant or agent ?2:01:55 Did Chris see Martin McGuiness change over time? 2:06:30 Thoughts on “Proxy B*mbs” and Joan Mathers M*rder (1981)2:10:20 “Pinta” Nickname 2:11:55 Move towards Politics 

The Oireachtas Committee on Health has been told that BAM has said it will not meet its 18th substantial completion date of 30th of April for the new National Children's Hospital. Sinn Fein's Heath spokesman, David Cullinane.

Tens of millions in funding each year, free parking at hospitals for visitors and patients, and an end to the “postcode lottery” are among the suggestions in Sinn Féin's new cancer strategy in the Dáil today Speaking to Anton to discuss their strategy further was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein spokesperson for Health.

Tens of millions in funding each year, free parking at hospitals for visitors and patients, and an end to the “postcode lottery” are among the suggestions in Sinn Féin's new cancer strategy in the Dáil today Speaking to Anton to discuss their strategy further was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein spokesperson for Health.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniu an t-aonú lá ‘s fiche de mhí an Mhárta. Is mise Alanna Ní Ghallachóir.Thug Gerry Adams fáilte roimh “dheireadh láidir” ar éileamh damáiste san Ard-Chúirt i Londain, a tharraing triúr íospartach d'ionsaithe de chuid an IRA Sealadach ina choinne. Mhaígh na héilitheoirí go raibh Adams faoi dhliteanas pearsanta i leith na ngorthuithe a bhfuair siad sna hionsaithe i Londain agus i Manchain in 1973 agus 1996. Dé hAoine, ar lá dheireanach na trialach, a mhair coicís, dhearbhaigh dlíodóirí na n-íospartach go raibh an t-éileamh in aghaidh iar-uachtarán Sinn Fein “scortha … gan ordú ar bith maidir le costas.” Tar éis an fhógra, chuir Adams ráiteas amach ag preasócáid i mBéal Feirste ag rá gur fhreastail sé ar an triail le meas a léiriú do na h-íospartaigh agus leis féin a chosaint “in aghaidh na smál agus na gcúiseamh fánach a cuireadh i mo choinne.” Cuireadh deireadh leis an triail tar éis naoi lá d'éisteachtaí os comhair an Bhreithimh Swift san Ard-Chúirt i Londain. Bhí an lámh in uachtar ag an scéinséir polaitiúla One Battle After Another ag na hOscars i mbliana, le sé bhua agus an pictiúr is fearr aige san áireamh. Bhuaigh an tÉireannach Jessie Buckley a céad Oscar ar son a róil mar bhean William Shakespeare, atá trína chéile tar éis bhás a mic atá aon bhliain déag d'aois. “Is rud ar leith é seo,” a dúirt Buckley. Ag trácht ar Lá na Máithreacha, ag deireadh a hóráide glactha, thiomnaigh sí a hOscar do “anord galánta chroí na máthar …. Go raibh míle, míle maith agat.” I measc na mbuaiteoirí eile, fuair an t-aisteoir Michael B Jordan ón scannán Sinners duais an aisteora is fearr, agus ba í Autumn Durald Arkapaw an chéad bhean ariamh ar bronnadh an duais cineamatagrafaíochta uirthi, mar gheall ar a hobair ar an scannán Sinners. Tráthnóna Dé hAoine, d'fhreastail na céadta daoine ar shochraid an cheoltóra Dolores Keane i gContae na Gaillimhe. Chuaigh an t-amhránaí ar shlí na fírinne agus í ina teach féin i nGaillimh Dé Luain seo caite, agus í 72 d'aois. Beidh cuimhne uirthi go deo mar dhuine den chór neamhaí guthanna ar an albam A Woman's Heart ó 1992, in éineacht le Eleanor McEvoy, Mary agus Frances Black, Sharon Shannon, agus Maura O'Connell. Ba bhall bunaidh í den ghrúpa aitheanta De Danann, agus bhí ceann de na guthanna sainiúla de cheol tíre agus tráidisiúnta aici, agus tionchar ollmhór ar cheoltóirí comhaimseartha ar nós Lisa O'Neill agus Lankum. Dúirt an tAthair Gannon, cara teaghlaigh mhuintir Keane, gurb í Dolores “duine de na daoine ab umhaile ar an domhan seo” agus “Fríd an clú uilíoch seo, nár athraigh sí mar dhuine riamh.”*Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script le fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISfaoi dhliteanas pearsanta - personally liablecúiseamh - accusationscéinséir - thrilleranord galánta - beautiful chaosneamhaí - heavenlyball bunaidh - founding member

Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance, discusses Sinn Fein proposals to introduce temporary reductions in fuel taxes.

The Government are “taking public for fools', so says Sinn Fein's Energy Spokesperson and TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, as a ‘targeted' energy credit was put off the table by Government.The TD is critical of Government and the energy regulator for allowing the level of household energy debt to reach new record highs…Today Pa Daly introduced two bills that he says will tackle Ireland's energy crisis, end price gouging, and bring down the price of energy for good.He joins Ciara to discuss.

The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage already been done? Plus, Sinn Fein selects Janice Boylan for the crucial Dublin Central by election as Gerry The Monk Hutch gears up for another run. What does it all mean for the political landscape? You can listen to Indo Politics a day early on its own feed by searching Indo Politics See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel spoke with Kathleen Funchion, MEP for Sinn Fein.

The HSE is set to review the cases of 62 children who had spinal care at Children's Health Ireland following concerns that some surgeries did not lead to the expected outcome. Speaking to Anton this morning was David Cullinane, Sinn Fein spokesperson for Health and TD for Waterford.

The Government's approved legislation to change the current rental system is to be debated in the Dail later today. Sinn Fein is accusing Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Independents of “pushing through the Rip-Off Rent Hike Bill” To debate further Anton was joined by Eoin O‘Broin Sinn Fein' Spokesperson on Housing and James Geoghegan Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South.

Jason and Ben discuss the week's top news, from Sinn Fein failing to learn lessons, Grok being bold to the impending end of the 25 year-long Mercosur saga.

Ahead of the Dáil break, Mary Lou McDonald claimed the coalition's first year in office was the worst Government performance since the Dáil was founded. The Sinn Fein president gave her year-end assessment of the Government, saying it is the worst this century. She characterised the coalition as “a do-nothing Government,” saying it had processed the least amount of legislation this century. Mary Lou McDonald said people were being hammered with price increases and ‘mean spirited' decisions ahead of Christmas. Was 2025 the worst performance by any Government since the foundation of the Dáil? What is the plan for 2026? Joining Alan Morrissey on Monday's Morning Focus to discuss this was Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Fein TD, Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD, and Cathal Crowe, Meelick Fianna Fail TD. Photo (c) Oireachtas.ie

Aoife Moore is an independent investigative journalist from Derry, Northern Ireland and formerly worked as a political correspondent for the BBC.She calls herself a victim of England's legacy in Ireland and says that every facet of her life has been marred by British colonialism, including the death of her uncle in the violence of Bloody Sunday.Aoife chose her path to become a journalist because of her frustration with the British media's unwillingness to challenge the government's official narrative of what happened on Bloody Sunday and her desire to be a part of revealing the truth.She is the best-selling author of The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein, a book that explores the growth of Sinn Fein from the armed struggle of the IRA to its current political dominance in the country.Credits:Photos and text, John NoltnerField production, summer interns Kate West, Sawyer Garrison, and Kaitlin ImaiAudio Engineering, Razik SaifullahThanks for listening to A Peace of My Mind's podcast. For photos, videos, and additional content, visit our website and follow us on Instagram.

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Tributes paid to Killannin GAA senior manager Gay O'Brien   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pays first official visit to Ireland as part of ongoing push for peace  We speak to a Galway City Teen selected to take part in an exclusive academy for activists  10am-11am Galway Taxi drivers to protest Uber fixed fare system   Carbon tax blamed as petrol and diesel prices rise again at the pumps   Sinn Fein launch new traffic management discussion document   11am-12pm Galway rowing novice set for 4,800km Atlantic crossing for charity    Galway Schools Called to Unite for “Christmas Jumper Day for Cillian”   Santa Show info revealed

When Catherine Connolly was elected president with the support of every left-wing party, it sparked new hope on the left that greater cooperation between Sinn Fein, Labour, the Greens, the Social Democrats and People Before Profit could reap further electoral dividends. How realistic is that hope? And how would a left alliance actually work? Hugh talks to academic Aidan Regan and political correspondent Cormac McQuinn.Aidan Regan is a professor of political economy at the school of politics and international relations at University College Dublin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nolan talks to DUP MLA Brian Kingston and BBC News NI political reporter Brendan Hughes

The Last Word is continuing its series exploring the issues faced by commuters travelling to Ireland's cities and this time the focus is on Waterford. Donnchadh Mulcahy, Sinn Fein councillor for Lismore, Sadhbh O'Neill, climate and environmental researcher and Irish Times contributor, and Éadaoin Carrick, president of Waterford Chamber of Commerce, join The Last Word to discuss Waterford's transport and congestion challenges.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Sinn Fein has expelled a member of its party after her partner was arrested as part of an ongoing Garda investigation into far-right extremism. He was arrested yesterday morning by officers from the Special Detective Unit. For more on this our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds.

Sinn Fein's Pádraig Mac Lochlainn raised the issue of long Covid and renewed calls for the State to recognise long Covid as an occupational illness in line with other EU member states.It was found that the Department of Social Protection reviewed the EU recommendation and determined that Covid does not meet the criteria required for recognition in respect of the Social Welfare Acts.But, what is life like for those who still suffer from long Covid?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Jennifer, who has been dealing with long Covid since her first infection in 2020 and Professor Jack Lambert, Consultant in Infectious Diseases, with a special interest in long Covid.

Sinn Fein's spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty discusses the challenges facing the economy over the next forty years.

Sinn Fein is calling on the Government to support their legislation to cut school uniform costs. We discuss further with their Education Spokesperson Darren O'Rourke.

Sinn Fein has accused Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe of ‘taking people for fools' by claiming that most homeowners will not be pushed into higher local property tax bands. We heard from the party's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has said Ireland's asylum seeker system is not working, and Government should reconsider its policies "in a very serious way. To discuss this Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration and Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth and Vice-Chair of the Oireachtas Justice Committee.

Les Irlandais sont appelés aux urnes. Ils voteront, vendredi 24 octobre, pour leur prochain président. Une fonction symbolique dans le pays, mais que l'actuel président, Michael D. Higgins, a su transformer en véritable tribune pour aborder les grands enjeux mondiaux, à commencer par la situation à Gaza. La question palestinienne a d'ailleurs animé la campagne, tout comme la réunification avec l'Irlande du Nord. Un sujet brûlant, et pour cause : près de deux tiers des Irlandais, et 60% des Nord-Irlandais, jugent essentiel de se préparer à ce rapprochement historique.  Après Belfast, c'est la deuxième plus grande ville d'Irlande du Nord : Derry ou Londonderry. C'est ici qu'ont grandi Daryl et Adam, cigarettes roulées à la bouche et écarteurs aux oreilles. A 25 ans, ils forment à eux deux Crack Pipe, un groupe de hip-hop. Ils sont nés après l'accord de paix du Vendredi saint en 1998 et n'ont donc jamais connu les violences du conflit. Pour eux, la réunification de l'Irlande n'est qu'une question de temps.  « Il y a un certain fossé entre les plus âgés et les jeunes, parce que Derry a beaucoup changé. Je crois que les gens veulent avancer, tourner la page et aller de l'avant. La frontière à elle seule entretient la division. »  Le changement dont parle Daryl a été illustré en 2022 par la victoire du Sinn Fein aux élections en Irlande du Nord. Une victoire historique pour ce parti, ancien bras politique de l'IRA, l'armée républicaine irlandaise, et qui a relancé le débat sur réunification de l'île.   Aujourd'hui, 60% des Nord-Irlandais s'y disent favorables. De l'autre côté de la frontière, c'est un espoir de longue date. Selon un sondage, 64% des citoyens de la République étaient pour fin 2023. Et l'évolution des Nord-Irlandais est importante pour eux, car ces derniers peuvent voter demain à la présidentielle s'ils résident en République d'Irlande.   Les promesses de nouvelles perspectives C'est le cas de Karl Duncan, 23 ans, qui a posé ses valises à Dublin il y a à peine deux mois. « Quand on grandit et qu'on vit en Irlande du Nord, les opportunités économiques ne sont pas très nombreuses, surtout en dehors de Belfast. Donc, pour beaucoup de jeunes du Nord, la réunification serait synonyme de nouvelles perspectives en nous rapprochant de l'Union européenne. »  Ross Neel, 29 ans, lui est avocat. Originaire de Belfast, il vit à Dublin depuis quelques années. Et à ceux, dans le Sud, qui redoutent le coût de la réunification et soulignent que l'Irlande du Nord est la province la plus pauvre du Royaume, Ross rétorque : « Dublin subit énormément de pression car il n'y a pas assez de logements ni d'infrastructures. À Belfast, en revanche, il y a de l'espace disponible. Il y a des choses que l'Irlande du Nord peut apporter à la République et qu'on ne mesure peut-être pas suffisamment. Par exemple, l'industrie de défense en Irlande du Nord pourrait bénéficier à la République qui est très faible dans ce domaine. »  Demain, le rêve longtemps si lointain d'une Irlande réunifiée pourrait donc enfin devenir réalité, entre les mains de la future présidente Catherine Connolly ou Heather Humphreys.  À lire aussiComment l'Irlande du Nord et la République d'Irlande continuent-elles à coexister, cinq ans après le Brexit?

Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor with the Sunday World and host of the Crime World podcast, spoke to Matt about the release from Limerick Prison of former Sinn Fein councillor Jonathan Dowdall who turned state witness in the Regency murder case.Having served his sentence for torture and false imprisonment of a man and for his part in the shooting of David Byrne, it is expected that Jonathan Dowdall will be relocated abroad and enter the witness protection programme.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

A President for AllAll three candidates in the Presidential election have made commitments in support of Irish Unity. Clear evidence of the growing importance of Irish Unity to the electorate.Last Saturday Catherine Connolly was invited to address a Sinn Fein conference in Dublin. There was a palpable buzz of anticipation in Dublin City University as over 500 party activists gathered to discuss ‘Building For Unity.'  It was an opportunity to judge her style, hear at first hand her vision for the future of our island, and to assess her ability to challenge the establishment parties and their candidates.Connolly has been an outspoken critic of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil and an advocate for workers, communities, and equality. She supports the need for the Irish government to plan for the future unity referendums. A call Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and their candidates refuse to make.Real sanctions needed nowLast Friday I spoke on my podcast to Chris Andrews a Sinn Fein Senator who is on the Global Sumud Flotilla in the Mediterranean Sea which, as a I write this, is trying to bring much needed humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people of Gaza. The flotilla, which has already been bombed by Israeli drones, sails under the constant threat of Israeli assault. The 50 boats involved left the coast of Crete on Sunday. Another flotilla of ten vessels also left Sicily on Sunday. When I spoke to Chris we discussed the danger and challenges facing the flotilla. He urged the Irish government and Tánaiste Simon Harris to do more in support of the flotilla's mission and the Palestinian people.Last week at the United Nations most state representatives refused to sit while Israeli PM Netanyahu ranted against those who opposed his genocidal policies.  Every day Israeli forces are continuing to assault the people of Gaza City and scores of Palestinians are being killed, and others, mostly children, are dying from forced starvation.Using your Loaf!This week I want to highlight the virtues of the humble Belfast Bap and the man who created it. During the week I breakfasted on boiled eggs served on a sliced  bap plastered with butter and sprinkled with black pepper. An bhlasta. Really scrumptious. Try it. You won't be disappointed. This particular bap came ready sliced. I prefer to slice my bap myself so that the slices are thick and well able to carry the butter and the boiled  egg. This is real finger food.  The ready sliced baps can be a wee bit thin. Still tasty but a bit messy. So slice your own. 

Nolan talks to DUP's Sarah Bunting and former Sinn Fein election candidate Chris Donnelly

Marie McMahon, of the Mid-West Hospital Campaign Group, reacts to today's report and recommendations. David Cullinane, Sinn Fein's Health Spokesperson, responds to HIQA's report on the lack of hospital beds in the Mid-West of Ireland.

Pearse Doherty, Deputy Leader and Finance Spokesperson, Sinn Fein speaking on Sinn Fein's presidential backing of Catherine Connolly, Robert Troy's comments on housing, and the Budget.

The lack of affordable housing has long been a barrier to people living and working in rural areas. The Rural Services Network described it this year as a 'rural housing emergency'. All this week we've been looking at rural services, from buses to health, and today it's housing. We've reported before on some of the issues: planning, second homes and high prices for instance. Today we hear about some of the solutions.It's party conference season; agriculture is important to Northern Ireland's economy and so will be discussed at its parties conferences, Sinn Fein's in April and the DUP's tomorrow.A report out this week says our food system needs to change as it's responsible for too many emissions and too much ill health. The 5 year study which cost £47 million was funded by UK Research and Innovation and published this week in a Royal Society journal. What might a food system transformation mean for farming here in the UK? Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Fein leader, outlines the party's priorities for the Dáil term ahead as its TDs and Senators gather in Dun Laoghaire for the party think-in starting this morning.

This week's news catch up covers the upcoming presidential election, Sinn Fein's proposals around endometriosis, Donald Trump and Stephen Colbert and the latest in Gaza, among other things.Preorder Carl's book here. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Narrator: Thomas Jones