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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 29 MIN

The illusion of safety for 'undocumented Irish'

from The Candidate

Another St Patrick's Day trip to the White House, another thorny issue to navigate. This time, it's the detention of an Irish citizen in a US immigration centre. Despite reports of grim conditions and rising concerns for other undocumented Irish people, Micheál Martin seems reluctant to put it front and centre with Donald Trump.Christine Bohan, Jane Matthews, Rónán Duffy and Christina Finn unpack whether the Taoiseach can really afford to sidestep it.Also: Once again tourists trump renters in the eyes of the government. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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