The recent news coverage has been dominated by the dire lack of housing available to those seeking International Protection in Ireland, along with a dispute over repatriating migrants between the UK and Ireland. This is the topic Pat Leahy, and political journalists, Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee, address in their discussion of the past week’s developments in politics:
-With the government planning urgent legislation and the eviction of tent dwellers from Mount Street, it’s clear that the pressing demand for a comprehensive asylum system that can effectively and expeditiously assess claims and provide newcomers with housing is unlikely to be met.
-The conservative party’s seemingly inevitable disastrous outcome in the forthcoming general election is another political highlight indicated by the recent local elections in the United Kingdom.
-The Scottish National Party’s (SNP) weakening stature further puts Scottish independence at a seemingly greater distance than at any moment since the referendum in 2015.
The team also shared their favourite stories of the current week:
-These include challenging the authenticity of the popular belief that “No Irish, No Blacks, No Dogs” signs were a common sight in many British lodges. What’s the factual basis?
-The question also arises if history is replicating events on American university campuses.
-The last thing of note is Galway’s esteemed hurler, Joe Canning, who singled out Liam Cahill for his criticism of his team Tipperary’s performance in their recent defeat to Limerick.