Stardust Fire: The Inquest, the Apology and the Future?
24 April 2024 - 43 minsGavan and Zara speak with Selina and Louise McDermott for their reactions to the findings of the Stardust Inquest and the subsequent state apology.
Richard reports from the inquest into the death of teenager Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick.
And they also discuss the difficulties facing the new recycling scheme and the demise of DVDs.
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Series Episodes
Live at Electric Picnic: Irish Artists Making Noise for Gaza
🎪 The Group Chat live at Electric Picnic! Taken from a segment of The Group Chat's live podcast at EP, the team discuss Fontaines D.C, Kneecap, CMAT and Sally Rooney using their platform to speak on Gaza and why Ireland’s biggest cultural voices aren’t just shaping art - they’re shaping politics too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12 mins
1 September Finished
Bombs and F-Bombs: Welcome to Trump’s World
Is Donald Trump now the Daddy of NATO? And have New York Democrats found the formula to beat a candidate picked by a Trump administration? Plus, we share some surprising and memorable moments with retiring RTÉ legend Joe Duffy as he signs off from Liveline. All that and more in the final episode of season 7 of The Group Chat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
26 June Finished
How Bibi Ran Rings Around Trump on Iran
On this episode of The Group Chat, Professor Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics joins us to explain how the Iran-Israel conflict escalated so fast — and what could happen next. We also explore what government insiders are really saying about the housing crisis, and ask if €250 million is just too much for one Euromillions winner in Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
19 June Finished
The Government's Rent Gamble
On this episode of The Group Chat, the government faces growing scrutiny over its plans to expand Rent Pressure Zones nationwide ahead of the Dáil's summer break. We also discuss mounting questions for An Garda SĂochána following their handling of several high-profile cases—from the shooting in Carlow to developments in the Tina Satchwell and Michael Gaine investigations. Plus, what’s next for Gaza after the interception of the Madleen aid flotilla? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
44 mins
12 June Finished
Genocide in 4K: Liam Cunningham on Gaza
This week on The Group Chat, we are joined in studio by actor Liam Cunningham to discuss the Gaza flotilla. We take an in-depth look back at the trial of Richard Satchwell with Virgin Media News courts correspondent Deborah Nayor. Plus, we examine the online fallout from the shooting incident in Carlow last weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
5 June Finished
What does Ireland have to do with Israeli war bonds?
On this episode of The Group Chat, Stephen Breen from The Irish Sun joins the panel to discuss the first extradition of a member of the Kinahan crime gang. We examine what exactly is Ireland’s role in fundraising for Israel’s war campaign in Gaza, and whether RTÉ should be spending money on outside agencies for its own internal ads. All that and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
45 mins
29 May Finished
