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Podcast: Léargas: A Podcast by Gerry Adams
Episode: I am against Monarchies | Conradh na Gaeilge Votes for Unity | Micheál Martin out of step on Unity
Description: I am against MonarchiesCurrently, the British state is convulsed around allegations surrounding a member of its Royal family. Norway too is in the midst of a crisis around its monarchy. The law of both states will take their course, as is right.However, these controversies raise for me the very existence of monarchies. A family elite which through past colonial conquest and patronage, and in alliance with business and societal elites, continues to enjoy a place of wealth and privilege and influence. Given that the British state includes a part of Ireland...