Stormont Sources
Stormont Sources
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Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a diverse range of topics related to Northern Ireland's politics including the impact of the Trump administration, the Programme for Government, public service reforms, and the role of opposition parties. Notable episodes discuss healthcare budget issues, the Alliance Party's future strategies, and the implications of public policies such as water charges, providing listeners with critical insights into the political landscape.
Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016.
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Northern Ireland has one of the highest rates of gambling harm in the UK, yet Stormont has been slow to act. In this episode of Stormont Sources, David McCann sits down with Philip McGuigan MLA, Chair of the All-Party Group on Reducing Gambling Harm, plus, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan discuss:
- The personal impact of gambling addiction on individuals and families
- Why Northern Ireland lacks support services compared to England, Scotland, and the Republic of Ireland
- The urgent need for updated legislation and an independent gambling regulator
- How online gambling complicates regulation and enforcement
- Potential solutions, including a gambling levy to fund treatment, prevention, and education
🎯 If you or someone you know is struggling with gambling harm, seek help:
- GamStop: https://www.gamstop.co.uk
- Dunlewey: Support for gambling addiction counselling in Northern Ireland
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