ANTOINETTE BURKE Vs THE TAOISEACH
MOTH NEWS LIVE: Keith Walsh and Al bring you a packed news rundown, from a Cork mother’s viral confrontation with Taoiseach Micheál Martin over her daughter’s care, to the early stirrings of the presidential race, and the UN’s stark finding that Israel’s war in Gaza may amount to genocide.We look at how politicians handle accountability after a Social Democrat TD apologises for wearing blackface, and hear warnings from charities about the deepening link between homelessness and mental health. Centralis, an Irish-founded finance firm, also hit a €500m valuation, raising big questions about private equity and inequality.Later, Majella from Care Champions joins us to discuss what Antoinette Burke’s challenge to the Taoiseach says about disability care in Ireland today. And with Halloween around the corner, Al shares his thoughts on haunted houses before we reveal an ad for one spooky new experience.