We Don’t Need a Rainy Day Fund When it’s Already Pouring Down

We Don’t Need a Rainy Day Fund When it’s Already Pouring Down

From The Echo Chamber from Tortoise Shack by Tortoise Shack Media

June 12, 2026 · 43 min · Season 1 · Episode 1599

About this episode

The episode discusses the neglect of the disabled and carer community in government funding decisions.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack Time and time again, the disabled and carer community are left behind. When the Government found over 700m for the fuel protests, while saying they couldn't pay out an emergency 145m cost of disability payment the message was loud and clear; you don't matter enough in our economic model. Joining us on the podcast to discuss the inherent unfairness of our divide and rule system, which means people compete for resources, are Head of Advocacy with the Irish Wheelchair Association, Joan Carthy and cofounder of Access for All, Bernard Mulvany. We need solidarity. We need to join the dots and to take action. Elaine Crory in Belfast podcast:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-160833001 Liam Cunningham podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/tortoiseshack/posts/patron-exclusive-159915188 Support Ionad Hind Rajab:https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/

People in this episode

Host: Tortoise Shack Media

Guests: Joan Carthy, Bernard Mulvany

Topics covered

  • disability rights
  • government funding
  • economic inequality
  • advocacy
  • solidarity
  • community support

Keywords

  • disability
  • funding
  • government
  • advocacy
  • economic model
  • solidarity
  • resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Irish Wheelchair Association, Access for All

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