Maria Bailey's fall from grace was harder than any fall from a swing. Five years ago this week, the former Fine Gael TD went from a relatively unknown backbencher to political infamy. We revisit 'Swing-Gate' and go behind the story that the Irish Independent broke in 2019 with Kevin Doyle.
Host: Tabitha Monahan                              Guest: Kevin Doyle

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‘Swing-gate’ – Five years on: How the Maria Bailey scandal unravelled

The case of missing British teenager Jay Slater has ignited the world of TikTok and Snapchat,  as the search for the 19-year-old enters its second week.
 
Online conspiracies by armchair detectives have added a strange element of virality to the case as TikTok users in their droves are making their way to Tenerife to create popular content for their followers.  
 
Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guests: Fiona Govan and Sophie Peachey 

The strange disappearance of Jay Slater and the grim world of TikTok ‘sleuths’

Jack Chambers has been named as Ireland’s new Finance Minister. At the age of 33, is his appointment unexpected for such a senior role and might it possibly be taking the country one step closer to a general election?

Host: Tabitha Monahan         Guest: Philip Ryan 

Extra: Safe bet or a big gamble? Jack Chambers takes a step up as he is appointed Finance Minister

Natasha O’Brien is the young woman who was viciously attacked by Private Cathal Crotty. Her case quickly caused national outrage and sparked multiple demonstrations, highlighting, in Natasha’s view, how badly Ireland’s criminal justice system treats victims of violent crime. She is seeking a change in our sentencing laws, saying that if Justice Minister Helen McEntee “doesn’t have a plan, then she needs to step down".

Host: Tabitha Monahan  Guests: Natasha O’Brien and Ruth Coppinger

‘Swing-gate’ – Five years on: How the Maria Bailey scandal unravelled

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