“Dodgy accounting”: Economist Cormac Lucey tells Ben Scallan that Ireland’s national debt is up to 5 times higher than official figures indicate, because of the way pension costs are recorded.
Interview with international crime expert Chris Dalby
In a wide-ranging interview, Waterford historian John Crotty debunks myths about the origins of the Irish tricolour, Ireland’s alleged treatment of Jewish people historically, Irish neutrality, and more.
“Apparently it’s a prerequisite to being a politician that you know nothing about anything.”
Amid recent wildfires, France’s Prime Minister says that 90% of fires are caused by humans, and that over 160 people have been arrested nationwide this month on suspicion of arson. Ben Scallan comments.
“Hypocrisy”: In a heated exchange, Ben Scallan grills Children’s Minister Norma Foley again a second time on the controversial book “What’s the T?” by Juno Dawson after the Minister says she still hasn’t read the book months later: “I haven’t read the book –“ “– Why not?”
BEN SCALLAN compares a news segment on RTÉ from 2016 and 2026 on a 30-degree heat wave to demonstrate just how far down the rabbit hole of climate hysteria the broadcaster has gone.
Going back to 2014
WATCH: Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton has denied all knowledge of controversial book “What’s The T?” by Juno Dawson, which contains graphic and inappropriate descriptions aimed at minors.
Ben Scallan argues that the Parnell Square attack should spark a broader discussion about citizenship, describing Riad Bouchaker receiving citizenship as a “disgrace”: “We hand out citizenship like sweets in this country with zero quality control.”
Asked whether Ireland should introduce language tests for citizenship, Tánaiste Simon Harris says Irish citizenship should be a “cherished gift”, and that “language is an important part of integration”. “I do think there is some merit in considering language proficiency.”
15-year-old activist Cara Darmody is staging a 50-hour protest outside Leinster House. With 22k children facing a 2+ year wait for HSE assessments, she’s calling out government law-breaking and demanding an emergency international recruitment plan for therapists.