Today we cover mass public sector strike action across Ireland, calls for a full public inquiry into the Omagh Bomb, national tragedy in Waterford, three decades of international humanitarian work, and key tenant rights advice.
Inside Today’s Episode:
🗞️ The Morning Press: We open the programme with our daily scan of the regional and national headlines breaking across the newspapers today.
🪧 Over 300,000 Public Sector Workers on Strike: We broadcast direct from the picket lines as major industrial action halts public services across the country:
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Union Perspectives: Áine McGinley from the INTO Executive Committee, SIPTU’s Seamus Hannah, and home care worker Edel McGowan discuss the mounting pressure on frontline workers, outlining why pay parity and improved working conditions are vital.
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Government Response: Government Minister Deputy Pat “the Cope” Gallagher joins Greg to share the state’s perspective on the disruption, addressing the financial constraints and ongoing negotiations aimed at resolving the dispute.
🕊️ Calls for an Irish Public Inquiry into the Omagh Bomb: Gerard McLoughlin, who lost close friends and had family members injured in the 1998 Omagh bombing, issues a passionate call to the Irish Government to establish a full public inquiry. Gerard emphasizes the need for complete transparency and cross-border cooperation to provide long-awaited answers for surviving families.
💔 Tragic Fatal Arson Attack in Waterford: Mayor of Waterford Cllr Liam Brazil joins Greg to reflect on a devastating arson attack that claimed the lives of four people and left two young children fighting for survival. Cllr Brazil describes the profound shock across the local community and calls for support for the impacted family.
🕊️ 30 Years of Children in Crossfire: Humanitarian Richard Moore drops into the studio to reflect on the 30th anniversary of founding the Derry-based charity Children in Crossfire. Richard shares insights from his remarkable life journey—from being blinded by a rubber bullet as a child to building an international movement—and recalls his recent inspirational meeting with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
🏠 Know Your Rights as a Tenant: Hannah O’Connell from housing charity Threshold joins the show to advise renters across Donegal. Hannah breaks down essential tenant protections, lease rules, notice periods, and dispute avenues to help renters navigate rising housing pressures.
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