‘Weird’ Policing, Stormont Pay Rises, Public Austerity and Securing Britain’s Future

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack "Society saw this coming a long way, and we let them walk right into that crack." In this episode, listener favourite, writer, community activist, and commentator, Elaine Crory rejoins (the James Corden of podcasting) Tony to discuss pressing social issues in Northern Ireland, including youth services, inequality, political tensions, and the ongoing impact of Brexit. They explore how resource allocation, austerity, underfunding, Punch and Judy nonsense, and political decisions shape the North’s future. They also discuss https://securebritishfuture.com/ This is not as bleak as it sounds. Honestly! Budget 2027 Preview Podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170546260

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Hassan Herzallah is an English Literature Graduate, a writer and translator from Rafah, Gaza, Palestine. He joins us to talk about his experiences of the ongoing genocide, the near-fatal trips to get aid from the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) death-traps, losing his home and sense of self, and why he committed himself to speaking up, writing the reality on the ground and completing his university degree. Elaine Crory on Stormont Pay Rise vs Public Cuts:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170375043 The Saudi influence at the IPCC Investigation:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony are rejoined by Senior Lecturer of Applied Psychology at University College Cork and President-elect of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Dr Sharon Lambert, who explores and outlines the stark realities of child poverty, social inequality, and policy choices in Ireland. They discuss how societal and political decisions impact mental health, social cohesion, class solidarity and long-term well-being, emphasizing the importance of empathy and equitable participation. They also get into the new health referral system around drugs and Sharon explains how it may and may not work. Political Violence vs Systemic Violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170055503 Climate Action and the Saudi influence at the IPCC:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this tortoise shack episode, Philip O'Connor talks about the tragic school attack in Fagersta, Sweden, a place close to him and his family. He explains the influence of social media and online "true crime" communities on violence, and the urgent need for regulation and action to protect young people. We also discuss the role played by the companies based in Dublin, who have less than zero interest in tackling the toxic content spread on their networks. Philip's piece:https://philipoconnor.com/irelands-failure-to-regulate-social-media-is-killing-our-children/ Political Violence vs Systemic Violence podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170055503 Saudi influence at the IPCC podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-170256675

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this tortoise shack episode, writer, political commentator and campaigner, Emma DeSouza and Tony explore (post-Trump-Burnham statements) the evolving landscape of Irish unification, the current political dynamics, and the varying community and media engagement across the island of Ireland, and in the UK. They discuss the recent political statements from all sides, delve into the importance of inclusive dialogue, and why there should be a focus on the opportunities for shaping a new Ireland. Ed Sheeran, Macklemore vs the news that matters in Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169808205 The Govt-Media Roundabout of Shite:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169410750 Hassan Herzallah in Gaza:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169604628

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Nour Alali is a trainee lawyer who has graduated with her law degree, but has been unable to start her career because of the ongoing genocide in Gaza. She joins us from her home, which she has returned to after being displaced for over two years. She shares her story of living through bombardments, attacks, hunger and cruel weather. She also shares her belief that justice and law can be upheld if people find the courage to fight for it. Latest from Gaza with Hassan Herzallah:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169604628 The Govt-Media Roundabout of Shite:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169410750 Trump, Burnham and the United Ireland Movement:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169515803

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Tortoise Shack episode, Tony dives deep into the evolving/devolving immigration landscape and its implications for the Irish health system. The discussion centres around the right wing political shift and how they threaten to reshape the fabric of our health service. He’s joined by four Medical Professionals who are at various stages of their careers, from trainee to hospital consultant, to dig into the impact the lengthening citizenship process will have on patients, medical staff, their families and the public. No one should be reduced to their economic utility, but no one who was asked to come here should be told that they aren’t really wanted. The Govt-Media Roundabout of Shit podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169410750 Trump, Burnham and the case for a Border Poll with Emma DeSouza:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169515803

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic episode, Rory and Tony are rejoined by Senior Lecturer of Applied Psychology at University College Cork and President-elect of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Dr Sharon Lambert, who explores and outlines the stark realities of child poverty, social inequality, and policy choices in Ireland. They discuss how societal and political decisions impact mental health, social cohesion, class solidarity and long-term well-being, emphasizing the importance of empathy and equitable participation. They also get into the new health referral system around drugs and Sharon explains how it may and may not work. The Fagersta School Attack podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168854108 The Case for Left Wing Populism podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168936278

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode, Rory is joined to talk with returning guest, Senior Lecturer of Applied Psychology at University College Cork, and President-elect of the Psychology Society of Ireland, Dr Sharon Lambert, who explores and outlines the stark realities of child poverty, social inequality, and policy choices in Ireland. They discuss how societal decisions impact mental health, social cohesion, class solidarity and long-term well-being, emphasizing the importance of empathy and equitable participation. They also get into the new health referral system around drugs and Sharon explains how it may and may not work. The Populist Left and the Govt-Media Roundabout pod:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-169410750 The Fagersta School Attack pod:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168854108

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this episode of the Echo Chamber Podcast, Tony dives deep into the evolving/devolving immigration landscape and its implications for the Irish health system. The discussion centres around the right wing political shift and how they threaten to reshape the fabric of our health service. He’s joined by four Medical Professionals who are at various stages of their careers, from trainee to hospital consultant, to dig into the impact the lengthening citizenship process will have on patients, medical staff, their families and the public. No one should be reduced to their economic utility, but no one who was asked to come here should be told that they aren’t really wanted. The Case for Left Wing Populism:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168936278 Dr Sharon Lambert on Empathy, Inequality and Social Cohesion:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-168594354