Why are so many people seeking social welfare payments?
17 July - 24 minsFigures provided to Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín reveal that 6,329 people have been claiming Jobseeker's payments for 10 years or more.
The figures come despite Ireland's unemployment rate standing at just 5%, with around 145,000 people currently out of work, while employers across many sectors continue to report labour shortages and thousands of vacancies remain unfilled.
With a strong economy and jobs available, why do so many people remain on long-term unemployment? Are persistent barriers such as health, skills, age or caring responsibilities preventing people from returning to work, or does the welfare system need reform to better encourage and support people back into employment?
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Can you separate the art from the artist?
explicitAll of Ed Sheeran’s support acts have pulled out of his remaining US tour ‘The Loop’. This includes Irish artists Aaron Rowe, Beoga and Irish-American artist Finneas. This comes after Macklemore was dropped from the Tour after making pro-Palestinian remarks during a New Jersey show... So, should politics hold a place in art, and can you separate art from the artist? Joining Andrea to discuss is Alan Buckley from the Irish Rock and Roll Museum, as well as listeners.
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