The Irish Question

This week on The Irish Question, Paul Treyvaud, Elaine Mullally, Nick Delehanty, and special guest Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly dig into another packed week of politics, media, social change, and life in modern Ireland.From the campaign to abolish the USC, to Nick’s visit to Leinster House, the growing power of social media voices, government funding of mainstream media, immigration concerns, NGOs, energy costs, phones for kids, and the future of Irish sport — nothing is off the table.Stephen Kelly joins the panel for a wide-ranging and honest conversation on lockdown, speaking out, comedy, family, Ireland’s future, and why more people are finding their voice online.👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Do you agree, disagree, or think we missed something?

Nick, Paul, and Elaine examine the aftermath of the recent horror attack in Belfast and discuss its potential implications for security, community relations, and political cooperation across both the United Kingdom and Ireland. They explore how leaders on both sides of the Irish Sea may respond and what the incident could mean for public confidence and future policy.The conversation also turns to the controversy surrounding comments and claims made in debates about children's books and education involving Norma Foley. The panel reviews the competing accounts, the political fallout, and the broader questions about transparency, curriculum oversight, and public trust.Finally, they analyze the EU Migration Pact, looking at its objectives, the concerns raised by supporters and critics, and the possible consequences for Ireland, the UK, and the wider European Union. Throughout the discussion, the speakers consider how security, education, and migration have become increasingly interconnected issues in contemporary politics.

Paul, Elaine and Mark are joined by Dr. Marcus de Brun for a wide-ranging conversation on his personal journey, his public fight, and the issues shaping Ireland, the UK and the wider world.

In this episode, the panel discusses Dr. de Brun’s story and experiences, the controversy around Ireland’s Re-turn Deposit Return Scheme, the recent murders and public safety concerns in the UK and Ireland, and the accelerating dawn of artificial intelligence.

From political accountability to social change, technology and trust, this is a conversation about where we are now — and where we may be heading next.

Topics covered:

• Dr. Marcus de Brun’s journey and fight
• Ireland’s Re-turn Deposit Return Scheme
• Recent murders and public safety concerns in the UK and Ireland
• The rapid rise of AI and what it means for society
• Media, politics, trust and accountability

Guest: Dr. Marcus de Brun
Hosts: Paul Treyvaud, Elaine Mullally and Mark

Join Nick, Paul, Elaine, and guest host Eddie Punch for the latest episode of Irish Question, as they unpack the recent by-elections and the political fallout that followed.The panel also looks at the very different media treatment of two killings in Dublin, asking what those contrasts reveal about politics, policing, and public debate in Ireland. Plus, there is plenty more discussion on the stories shaping the week.Follow Irish Question on all socials for clips, updates, and new episodes.

This week, Declan, Elaine and Paul dive into some of the biggest stories making headlines and sparking debate across Ireland and the UK. They discuss reports around Ukrainians being offered financial incentives to return home, the growing political pressure on Keir Starmer and whether he can hold his position, and the shocking wave of staff resignations in protest at the ongoing issues surrounding the National Children’s Hospital project.

Expect sharp opinions, honest conversation, and plenty of debate as the trio break down the politics, public reaction, and what these stories could mean going forward.

🎙️ Topics covered:

* Ukrainians being paid to return home

* Keir Starmer under pressure

* Staff quitting in protest at the Children’s Hospital

* Irish and UK political fallout

* Public trust and government accountability

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This week on The Irish Question, Paul Treyvaud, Nick Delehanty and Elaine Mullally tackle some of the biggest issues facing Ireland and Europe right now — from terror warnings and rising public safety concerns to immigration policy, housing pressure, and the growing frustration with government leadership. The panel discuss recent attacks across Europe, Ireland’s changing social landscape, and why more people feel mainstream politics is no longer representing ordinary citizens.The conversation also dives into the upcoming by-elections, the future of protest movements in Ireland, fuel shortages linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, and the economic uncertainty facing businesses and families across the country. Expect strong opinions, political debate, conspiracy theories, and plenty of straight talking from one of Ireland’s fastest-growing independent political podcasts.

In this explosive episode, Declan, Elaine, Nick and Paul dive headfirst into one of the most controversial debates in Ireland right now — Micheál Martin’s latest comments on children and transgender identity.

But the conversation doesn’t stop there.

The group also tackles the rise in lone wolf attacks across Europe, escalating anti-social behaviour in Dún Laoghaire, concerns about public safety, and the political and media fallout from the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Expect passionate opinions, sharp disagreements, dark humour, and plenty of moments that will leave listeners thinking long after the episode ends.

This is an unfiltered conversation covering the stories everyone is talking about — and some the media won’t touch.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• List of Political Parties in Ireland:
  https://theirishquestion.ie/downloads/
  
  
• US study on transgender suicide risk:
  https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/press/transpop-suicide-press-release/
  
  
• Article on chaplain who was stabbed in terrorist probe in Galway, August 2024:
  https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/renmore-barracks-galway-stabbing-live-33476858
  
  
• Clip of Micheál Martin interview about security checks and no vetting:
  https://x.com/mullallyelaine/status/1948130762571878788
  
  
• Man linked to €800k fraud probe flew to Dublin weekly to collect dole:
  https://www.thejournal.ie/man-linked-to-fraud-flew-to-dublin-to-collect-dole-olatunde-salawe-7023676-Apr2026/?utm_source=twitter_short
  
  
• Other related piece — proposed laws in Denmark to deport migrants who have been sentenced to more than 12 months in prison:
  https://x.com/raphlesioniste2/status/2048632006188134461
  
  

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• @PaulTreyvaud — Paul
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Declan, Paul, Nick and Elaine are back with another no-nonsense episode tackling the stories shaping Ireland right now. This week, the panel dives into Leo Varadkar and the growing backlash over policies impacting farmers and rural communities, breaking down what it means for life beyond the cities.

They also unpack the fallout from the recent fuel protests — who’s feeling the pressure, what’s changed, and what could come next — before turning to the latest political drama with a deep look at the internal shake-up and “coup” talk inside Fianna Fáil.

Sharp opinions, real debate, and plenty more along the way.

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Irish Independent article about Sean Kelly and the European Union veto
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Catch up with the team on X: Declan, Paul, Nick and Elaine — along with Aidan Joyce behind the scenes — are all active there, as well as the main Irish Question account.

• @irish_question_ — The Irish Question
• @declanganley — Declan
• @mullallyelaine — Elaine
• @Nick_Delehanty — Nick
• @PaulTreyvaud — Paul
• @aidanjoyce — Aidan Joyce

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In this episode, Elaine, Nick, Declan, and Sarah sit down to unpack some of the biggest stories shaping Ireland and Europe right now. From the growing fuel protests and what they mean for everyday people, to a deep dive into the upcoming EU elections and the stakes involved, nothing is off the table.

The panel also breaks down the latest developments in Irish politics, including the tensions surrounding a potential vote of no confidence in the government. Expect sharp analysis, different perspectives, and a few heated debates along the way.

If you’re trying to make sense of the headlines—or just want to hear real conversations about what’s going on—this is one you won’t want to miss.

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Declan and Elaine discuss the government’s outrageous breach of trust and care to the Defence Forces as the government announces its plan to deploy elements of the Army against Ireland’s peaceful fuel protests.