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Summary
The episode discusses the surge in Ireland’s First Home Scheme, where the state takes equity in new homes to help buyers, while debating if this inflates prices. It also covers UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s admission of Russian interference in the Brexit referendum and his warnings to European allies. Finally, the show previews a new Irish transport security force with arrest powers and issues a safety alert regarding Portuguese man-of-war on Donegal beaches.
Topics discussed
Introduction and First Home Scheme overview
First Home Scheme details and financial benefits
Analysis of housing demand and supply issues
UK PM admits Russian interference in Brexit
Russian disinformation and warnings to Europe
New transport security force with arrest powers
Warning on Portuguese man-of-war on beaches
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