{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6155db9059a3fa00137f30a9/620d00982641e200137bad85?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Covid restrictions, gender-based violence & do we need the Defence Forces?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6155db9059a3fa00137f30a9/a84ec256-6362-4076-8c8f-3f7814b40b22.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Jennifer Bray and Pat Leahy join Hugh to talk about how a relaxation of the remaining Covid restrictions might play out, the merits of Ireland’s Defence Forces and the new statutory agency for domestic and gender-based violence. They also discuss Helen McEntee’s ministerial performance and how government policy is preventing local authorities from limiting Buy To Rent.</p><p><br></p><p>www.irishtimes.com/podcasts</p>","author_name":"The Irish Times"}