“Friends of mine are exorcists…. they are kept busy” – Father John Hogan tells Laura about the real role of exorcists, and why he perceives the occult and occultism as genuinely dangerous for those drawn to it: https://youtu.be/vrHnnrNApAo
Today marks ‘Red Wednesday,’ when the world turns to consider the persecution of Christians around the world. With a number of recent reports indicating that religious freedom is under attack, Jason Osborne looks at why that is on this week’s livestream. Tonight at 8 pm https://youtube.com/live/Gf1xLi2Ser0?feature=share
Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins TD says his party will be contesting the upcoming byelections in Galway West and Dublin Central. Following Paschal Donohoe’s resignation, he also reacts to the general trend of Irish politicians going abroad to work for global bodies.
Will the Irish Left stay united for the upcoming by-elections?
In 2019, Simon Harris slammed Verona Murphy over her immigration views, accusing her of spreading “unfounded racist fears” and welcoming her getting kicked out of Fine Gael. Today he defended his remarks, saying those comments were “accurate” and that he still “stands by them”.
Paschal Donohoe’s full resignation speech explaining his decision to quit politics.
Ben Scallan examines the most radical State-funded NGO in Ireland as it goes out of business:
It is often argued that parents want religion removed from schools. However, when they have been asked in the past, parents often oppose removing religious patronage when it comes to their own child’s education, as MARIA MAYNES points out:
Housing Minister James Browne: “Approximately 50% of people in emergency accommodation are not Irish citizens. However, they have a right to be here, and they have a right to housing supports.” Question by Ben Scallan.
“We facilitated debate – I facilitate debate all the time…We haven’t been trying to stifle debate on migration.”
All is not well between men and women, and on this week’s livestream, Jason Osborne looks at how that’s affecting everything from relationships to politics. Tonight at 8 pm https://youtube.com/live/5Td9Q6SJqVo?feature=share
“Holly Cairns is in the building “: Jason responds to the Late Late Show’s hype-building efforts, and laments the lack of imagination shown in some of Ireland’s key institutions.