Topic: Clare Daly

4 chapters across the catalog

The Verger
Episode 1554 2:45:21 - 2:50:18

1554: The Verger

Clare Daly on War Economy, EU Army Development

Irish MEP Clare Daly delivers a speech in the European Parliament criticizing the transition to a "war economy" that benefits the global arms industry at the expense of European citizens. She also warns about the creation of a "rapid deployment" EU force, which she argues is a de facto EU army despite previous promises to the contrary. The hosts praise Daly for her consistency in opposing the military-industrial complex.

Killer Clown
Episode 1536 1:31:56 - 1:34:20

1536: Killer Clown

Clare Daly EU Parliament Speech, Ukraine War Casualties

Irish MEP Clare Daly delivered a viral speech in the European Parliament criticizing the resolution to continue the war in Ukraine until a total victory is achieved. Daly claimed that a peace deal was on the table in April 2022 but was blocked by Boris Johnson and NATO. She highlighted the devastating human cost, noting that "ordinary people are cannon fodder" and that 108 billion euros in aid will take decades to repay.

Dry Holes
Episode 1432 1:09:04 - 1:11:30

1432: Dry Holes

Clare Daly, European Parliament Speech on Global Hypocrisy

Irish Member of the European Parliament Clare Daly delivered a speech condemning the hypocrisy of the international response to Ukraine compared to the crisis in Afghanistan. Daly highlights that five million Afghan children face famine without the "wall-to-wall" coverage or emergency plenaries granted to Ukraine. She questions if the difference in response is due to the race or European status of the victims.