Brid Smith

Declan Power, a security and defence analyst; Brid Smith, a Ballyfermot community activist and former TD; Louise Burne, an Irish Examiner political correspondent; and Dan O’Brien, chief economist, discuss front-page headlines. They cover a controversial house demolition, Taoiseach’s US visit, Iran and military escalation risks, energy support dilemmas, targeted help versus broad cuts, cyberbullying and rising online misogyny, plus a sport morale boost.

Brid Smith, a community activist known for her housing advocacy; Larry Donnelly, a law lecturer with a knack for political analysis; Oisín Coughlan, a public policy advisor; and Ellen Coyne, a political correspondent with the Irish Times, join in a lively discussion. They dive into topics like Trump's Greenland tariffs, the influence of far-right narratives on youth, and the implications of migration on housing. The panel also tackles the complexities of AI regulation, the tragic case of Mason O'Connor Conway, and international responses to unrest in Iran.