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Jan 31, 2026 They tackle Ireland’s housing surge and whether booming construction can match long-term demand. They debate immigration’s role in housing markets and political contradictions. Flooding and infrastructure failures draw criticism of local planning and communications. Scrambler bike attacks, sentencing and enforcement spark a talk on public safety. They close by mocking politicized rituals around St Brigid.
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Daily Dog Walks Through Relentless Rain
- John describes walking his dog twice daily through constant rain and misery this week.
- The anecdote sets the tone for discussing the week's heavy rains and flooding in Ireland.
Housebuilding Is Tied To Migration
- Ireland's recent housebuilding surge relies heavily on immigration-driven demand.
- If migration falls, the housing market risks a glut and falling prices that politicians will want to avoid.
No Near-Term Elections Means Political Cruise Control
- Irish politics faces long periods without electoral tests, producing political inertia.
- That alignment of election cycles makes accountability and urgent domestic action much less likely.