A new scrappage scheme and how the murder of Henry Nowak sparked riots
About this episode
The episode discusses a new scrappage scheme for electric cars and the riots sparked by the murder of Henry Nowak.
Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien is set to introduce a new €10million pilot scrappage scheme to encourage drivers to switch to electric cars. Paul and Fran discussed the proposed scheme and how it is designed to favour people living in rural Ireland. Later, the duo are joined by journalist Vincent McAviney who explains the background to the riots in Southampton on Tuesday night. Bodycam footage released by the police showed Henry handcuffed and struggling to breathe after being stabbed. Instead of assisting the dying teenager, police were reading him his rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Paul, Fran
Guest: Vincent McAviney
Topics covered
- scrappage scheme
- electric cars
- riots
- police conduct
- rural Ireland
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Ireland, Southampton
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