The Far Correct

On Immigration, it turns out that the far right was… the far correct? John and Sarah are joined this week by Laura Perrins of @theconwom to discuss that, as well as conflicting UK/Irish narratives on Gaza, and whether Mary McAleese would make a good priest.

1:06 Intro 

1:37 Laura Perrins : There has been a change in tone of coverage following Gaza attack. 

5:30 - Context is crucial

9:10 - Irish Journalists 

9:33 - There are eyebrows being raised in the US at the Irish position on Israel.

19:07 - It has long been a far right talking point that Ireland is full. 

27:53 - Economic migration is the most devastating kind for the climate.

32:00 - Far Right 

34:35 - People use terms like Nazi to shut down debate on issues like immigration.

37:28 - Laura Perrins disagrees with Mary McAleese that women should have priests.