Newstalk Breakfast Newstalk Breakfast

School shutdowns as protests spread across France

Oct 5, 2026 · 6m

Summary

This episode covers the ongoing Drumcree dispute, focusing on the High Court hearing challenging the decision to allow the Orange Order march on the Garvagh Road. Irish Times editor Mark Hennessy discusses the conflicting PSNI assessments and the rejected "one and done" march proposal. The discussion highlights the resulting political instability in Stormont, noting the fragile executive and the DUP's internal tensions between supporting the march and protecting the institution.

Topics discussed

Show introduction and sponsor Background on the Orange Order march dispute Introduction of guest Mark Hennessy Legal arguments and PSNI policing assessment Court schedule and potential document disclosure Current situation on the ground and stalled talks Analysis of the 'one and done' march proposal Political fallout and Stormont executive dysfunction DUP internal dynamics and Gavin Robinson's stance Concerns over wider parade disputes and backfire
Listen ad-free on Castria