Inside The Chamber with Holly Cairns explores my experiences as new public representative and how government in Ireland works. In each episode, I discuss what I have been doing, the progressive I have made, and the challenges encountered. As a Social Democrat, I am fully committed to transparency and helping the people of West Cork understand how the Dáil functions (and doesn't).
Holly discusses everything that happened in October, especially the improvements need to the Mother and Baby Homes redress scheme, the need for a Citizens' Assembly on Drugs, and how we would make the political system more accountable.
11 Oct 2022
September 22 Catch Up: Budget, Bantry Hospital, Home Births
Join my as I discuss Budget 2023 and my September catch up on the first few weeks of a new Dáil term
28 Sept 2022
FAQs: Motions, expenses and burgers for dinner
I answer more of our questions about legislation, being a TD, and how the Dáil works (and doesn't).
1 Sept 2022
FAQs - Hiccups, hotels and dodgy hips
I get the chance to answer some more frequently asked questions, including:
What's the best part about being a TD? What's the worst part? Do TDs get on outside the Dáil chamber?
We discuss all these and more in the latest episode of Inside the Chamber.
19 Aug 2022
How the Legislative process works (and doesn't)
I discuss the process for making legislation in the Daily, including the strengths and weakness of the system.
4 Aug 2022
Emissions Impossible hard truths and hope for Irish agriculture
In this episode, I unpack the issues around emissions, agriculture, and failure of the government to provide leadership to address the single largest issue facing our country and planet. We need a just transition to help farmers move to more sustainable practices and a greater diversity of produce.
25 Jul 2022
A Week In The Life Of A (rural) TD
The podcast is (finally) back. In this episode, I talk about what my average week is like as a TD with Clare one of my campaign mangers and my parliamentary assistant, Richard.
5 Sept 2020
Inside the Chamber 2.1: Getting Elected and the first day in Dáil Éireann
In the first episode of season two, Holly discusses getting elected and her first days in the Dáil with Clare and Richard from her team
6 Feb 2020
My Climate Credentials
In this episode, I discuss how the environment is my main reason for entering politics, as well as priorities as a small farmer and growing up with my environmental crusader mum!
29 Jan 2020
5: Snapping into election mode
In this episode, I discuss running for election in Cork South West, and competing against my partner.
29 Dec 2019
4: Better decision making, transparency, and the local property tax
In this episode, I discuss the local property tax and my successful motion to help improve decision making and transparency in the Council Chamber.
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Twitter: twitter.com/HollyLeahCairns
10 Dec 2019
3: My first motion to re-zone land and supporting grassroots movements
In this episode, I talk about my first motion about re-zoning land to prevent the potential building of a plastics factory that would be harmful to local industries and the environment. As well as the commotion this raised I highlight the need for authorities to do more to support community movements and all the great summer festivals in West Cork.
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/cllr_holly_cairns
Twitter: twitter.com/HollyLeahCairns
28 Nov 2019
2: My first (attempted) motion and working with West Cork Community Groups
In this episode, I discuss my first attempt at proposing a motion and some of the amazing community groups I get to work with across West Cork.
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Twitter: twitter.com/HollyLeahCairns
4 Nov 2019
1: Elections, Counts, and starting as a Councillor
In this first episode, I discuss my decision to run for election, the count process, and getting to understand how the Council works.
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/cllr_holly_cairns
Twitter: twitter.com/HollyLeahCairns
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