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Overstaying your visa is a crime

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Feb 13, 2026
They dissect a high-profile overstaying and detention case and whether Ireland looks hypocritical on immigration. They preview the Dublin Central by-election and who might challenge Sinn Féin. They critique media misreporting of a Canadian school shooting and discuss transgender issues and mental health in relation to violence. They debate Nigel Farage's claim about banning working from home.
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INSIGHT

Old Charges Stay Live On Return

  • Culleton faces outstanding district court warrants and charges from 2009 which remain live if he returns to Ireland.
  • Sarah Ryan notes practical prosecution obstacles like missing witnesses but says the legal file persists until resolved.
INSIGHT

By-Election Needs A Unifying Message

  • Dublin Central by-election dynamics favor Sinn Féin with concentrated transfers and a likely strong first-count share.
  • John suggests a campaign around five broad promises could unite anti-establishment voters if the right candidate emerges.
ADVICE

Run A Five-Point Pledge Campaign

  • Run a by-election campaign on a short, clear pledge list so voters know the signal they're sending to the government.
  • Focus on broad, unifying demands to attract anti-establishment and moderate voters alike.
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