TW : This episode features a member of the Victim’s Alliance On this episode of Are You Two in Love Or? Lucy and Eva are joined by TCD Ogra Sinn Fein chair Liam Kiernan. Not only do they discuss the motion of no confidence for Leo Varadkar, but they also touch on Direct Provision, mental health, and the COVID-19 government surveillance on social media sites such as Twitter.
About our guests
Linda Hayden, also known as Linda Okay Then, is a podcaster, intersectional feminist, and advocate.
You can find her on social media here ->
www.twitter.com/LindaOkaythen
www.twitter.com/pacwomanpod
Liam Kiernan is the Cathaoirleach or Chair of TCD Sinn Fein
You can find him on social media here ->
www.twitter.com/liamkiernan59
www.twitter.com/TCDSinnFein
Links and Information
You can find Linda's master-thread on the government here -> https://twitter.com/lindaokaythen/status/1322499975700451329?s=21
Direct provision support pages
www.instagram.com/dpdonations
www.instagram.com/abolishdpireland
www.instagram.com/letshelpdirectprovision
Petition to remove Ruhama from Direct Provision
https://t.co/UKwRR9fO0f
Articles on Ruhama
Irish Times Article on Ruhama
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/laundry-orders-run-sex-workers-aid-group-1.606313
University Times Article on Ruhama
http://www.universitytimes.ie/2016/04/the-churchs-lingering-shadows-on-sex-work-in-ireland
We also wanted to keep in mind the new level 5 lockdown restrictions across Ireland. Linked below are several helplines. These times are tough but remember you're not alone.
Aware (support and assistance for those suffering with depression and bipolar disorder) 1800 80 48 48
Pieta House (centre for the prevention of self harm) 1800 247 247
Samaritans (help for those in a personal crisis, 24 hours a day) 116 123
Women's Aid (national helpline for women suffering from abuse) 1800 341 900
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