If you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to get a mortgage in Ireland — even when you’re doing everything right — or why repossessions are still happening over loans taken out during the Celtic Tiger, then this next conversation is one you need to hear.

Cormac Butler is a financial consultant, a former derivatives specialist, and a whistleblower who’s been raising the alarm about serious problems in how Irish banks operate — and how the Central Bank regulates them.

He believes the banks are hiding major losses. And that the Central Bank is choosing not to act — because doing so could unravel the entire mortgage market.

Today, he joins me to explain what he’s uncovered, why he chose to speak out, and what it all means for Irish homeowners, renters, and anyone hoping to buy a home.

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On today’s MOTH News Live, Keith Walsh is joined by Al for the stories behind the headlines

The latest on Jeff Leo's promised repayments. Will he make it on time and what happens next

Sports journalist Philip O’Connor joins us live from Sweden to preview the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 Final: Spain vs England.

Ireland may not be there, but we can’t afford to sit out the conversation.

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This week on MOTHCAST: Unvetted, we’re joined producer, and activist Áine O’Neill for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about one of the most controversial cultural moments of the year: Irish rap trio Kneecap’s explosive performance at Coachella.

Fresh from a 12-day visit to Palestine, Áine shares what she witnessed on the ground, why she speaks out for Palestinian rights, the backlash to Kneecap’s pro-Palestinian message and how once she started to see society for what it is, she had to look at changing everything.

We also dig into Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s public demand for Kneecap to clarify their position on Hamas and Hezbollah — and why media outlets in Ireland should clarify where their loyalties lie.

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“The Grace Case, All Over Again?”

This episode featurs a powerful and urgent conversation that echoes one of Ireland’s most harrowing scandals — the Grace case.

Philip O'Connor speaks exclusively to solicitor Caoimhe Haughey, who represents Caitlin Hassan, a young autistic woman who alleges she was raped while in State-funded care.

Senator Tom Clonan has called this “the Grace case happening again – in real time.”

In this episode:

• Are the HSE repeating the same catastrophic mistakes?
• Why were red flags ignored?
• What justice is possible for Caitlin and her mother Louise?

This is a story about safeguarding, systemic failure, and the right to be believed.

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In this episode of MOTHCAST – Unvetted, MOTH News chief reporter Philip O’Connor sits down with People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy for a wide-ranging and unfiltered conversation.

Can the current opposition parties really form the next Irish government? What role does Michael Lowry still play in shaping outcomes? Is protest still a powerful tool for change, or has it been neutralised? Paul and Philip also dive into the triple lock on military deployments, Ireland’s neutrality, and ask the big question—are the days of the establishment parties numbered?

Smart, sharp, and straight to the point—unfiltered news for unfiltered minds

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In this episode, former Danish Minister for Greenland (1982-1987) Tom Hoyem sits down with MOTH NEWS chief reporter Philip O’Connor to discuss one of the most bizarre geopolitical proposals in recent history—Donald Trump’s grand plan to buy Greenland.

Why would the U.S. want it? How valuable is the territory? And would Greenlanders be happy to become the 51st state? Hoyem offers insider insights, historical context, and a few sharp takes on the idea that made headlines around the world.

Tune in for an unfiltered, unvetted conversation on power, politics, and the Arctic’s unexpected role in global strategy.

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In this urgent special report, we go live to Örebro, Sweden, where journalist Philip O’Connor is on the ground covering the tragic school shooting at Risbergska school. With 10 confirmed dead, including the suspected gunman, this is being called the worst mass shooting in Swedish history. What happened? Who was behind it? And how is Sweden responding? Listen now for the latest updates and eyewitness accounts.

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