A week of protests at Leinster House - Bairbre Holmes Reports
Summary
This episode explores the vibrant protest culture outside Leinster House, featuring interviews with diverse demonstrators including Dubs for Palestine, a lone individual seeking justice, and Trans and Intersex Pride Dublin. The segment also includes insights from opposition politician Pearse Doherty on the political impact of public pressure and Superintendent Michael Keefe on the evolving policing strategies required to manage the increasing number of demonstrations.
Topics discussed
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Show introduction: The Hard Shoulder
Overview of protests outside Leinster House
Dubs for Palestine: Weekly protests and community building
Solo protester seeking justice and attention
Opposition leader on the impact of public pressure
Falun Gong protesters using meditation to raise awareness
Trans and Intersex Pride Dublin monitoring bill debates
Gardaí on policing strategies for complex protests
How social media has changed the nature of protests
Sign-off and show credits
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