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Moncrieff Highlights Newstalk
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The daily dose of madness and intrigue from Sean Moncrieff and his rebel radio crew
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Miriam Rivera and the dark side of reality TV
You may remember the extremely problematic reality show ‘There’s something about Miriam’, where contestants did not know that the woman they were hoping to end up with was transgender. A new Channel 4 documentary has been released about this woman called ‘Miriam: Death of A Reality Star’.
Luned Tonderai is the Series Director, and joins Seán to discuss.
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How does Ireland’s asylum process work?
Asylum seekers have been moved from tents at the International Protection Office on Mount Street in Dublin’s city centre to State accommodation in Citywest and Crooksling in southwest Dublin. There were more than 200 tents in the streets and laneways surrounding the office, all occupied by male asylum seekers.
To discuss the asylum seeking process in detail with Séan is Principal of Sinnott Solicitors Dublin, as well as Founding Member of the Irish Immigration Lawyers Association, Carol Sinnott. -
Why are pee-stained jeans a new fashion trend?
There seems to be a new trend every single day that never fails to shock people. Pee-stained jeans are the latest fashion trend...or disaster. Are these crazy pieces created just to get publicity, or are we just not fashionable enough?
Laura Mullett is a journalist and fashion expert and joins Seán to discuss the latest ‘fashion’ trends. -
Is the hot school meals scheme done well enough?
As the government rolls out the hot school meals scheme to more and more primary schools across the country, is it fit for purpose? Or should it be done in a more environmentally friendly way?
Joining Seán is Ruth Hegarty, Food Policy Consultant to discuss. -
When does summer officially begin?
It’s the first of May, and for many people out there – the official start to summer. But for others, it’s all a lie - and summer won’t start until June!
Discussing one of the greatest debates in the Irish calendar with Seán is Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather. -
Irish community in Tel Aviv disappointed by Ireland’s position on conflict
With a small - but significant community of Irish people living in Israel, what are their views on how the Irish government, and Ireland in general, have been dealing with the current conflict in Gaza?
Joining Seán to discuss is John Costello, a Dubliner living in Tel Aviv, who has been writing about these issues in today’s Irish Independent.
Image: John Costello