ARE WE RETURNING TO TENEMENT DUBLIN?

This week on MOTH News Live, we ask whether Britain and Ireland are quietly accepting a new housing reality. A century ago, Dublin's infamous tenements became a symbol of poverty, overcrowding and social inequality. Today, as Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) continue to grow across Britain and shared accommodation becomes increasingly common in Ireland, are there uncomfortable parallels with the past? We'll explore what HMOs are, why they've become so popular with landlords and investors, and ask whether today's housing crisis is creating a generation of working people who can no longer afford a home of their own. Also on this week's programme: 💬 Cloudchatters & The Hidden Workforce Behind the Internet Millions of online conversations are happening every day—but who are people really talking to? We investigate the rise of companies like Cloudchatters, the growth of digital labour, and what it means for consumers and workers in an increasingly online world. 💶 Google's €10 Billion Question Google says it contributed €10 billion to the Irish economy last year. Johnny Vedmore examines where that figure comes from, what "economic contribution" actually means, and whether these headline numbers tell the full story. 💼 Does This Budget Really Deliver for Working People? Simon Harris says this year's Budget must deliver for working people. We ask what that promise means in practice and whether government policy is making a meaningful difference to the lives of ordinary workers. Join Keith Walsh, Johnny Vedmore and Al as they look beyond the headlines and ask the questions others aren't asking. 📺 LIVE Friday 24th July 2026 11:00am MOTH News Live – Independent journalism. Honest conversation.