Today we kick off the weekend with The Friday Panel debating defective block housing schemes, international sporting boycotts, and driving test reform, alongside family court advocacy, rights for adults with Down syndrome, and international music success.
Inside Today’s Episode:
💬 The Friday Panel: Mary Harte, Nicholas Crossan, and Councillor Liam Blaney join Greg for a lively panel debate on the week’s headline stories:
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Social Housing Defective Block Scheme: The panel reacts to government details regarding defective concrete block redress for social housing, discussing local authority delays, tenant concerns, and long-term rebuilding targets across Donegal.
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Ireland vs. Israel Match Controversy: The panel engages in a sharp debate over whether Ireland’s national teams should play against Israel on Sunday amidst ongoing international conflict, weighing political boycotts against sporting neutrality.
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Motorway Driving Test Proposals: The panel examines RSA suggestions to include motorway driving as a mandatory part of the Irish driving test, debating how such a requirement could ever be implemented in counties like Donegal, which lack motorway infrastructure entirely.
🎙️ The Greg Hughes Podcast: We preview the latest edition of The Greg Hughes Podcast, featuring international techno DJ and producer Rebūke. Rebūke charts his incredible career journey, from honing his craft behind the decks at The Orchard in Letterkenny to headlining massive global dance music festivals.
👟 Walk In Our Shoes Demonstration: Campaigner Anna Kavanagh joins Greg to discuss the upcoming Walk In Our Shoes demonstration taking place in Letterkenny this Sunday, leading into a national day of action in Dublin on Wednesday. Anna outlines the movement’s drive for family court reform, transparency, and trauma-informed support for vulnerable parents and children.
🤝 ‘Before We Die’ Campaign & The Capacity Act: Liam Mulligan, parent of an adult son with Down syndrome, discusses the Before We Die campaign. Liam highlights fundamental flaws and legal hurdles within the Assisted Decision-Making (Capacity) Act, expressing deep concerns over how current legislation treats decision-making rights and long-term care plans for adults with intellectual disabilities as their parents age.
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