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The State of Us

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Noah Donohoe
Northern Ireland
Belfast
PSNI
Inquest
BBC
Northwood Road
Mental Health
Domestic Violence
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Stormont
Blue Lights
Rory Mcilroy
Covid-19
Department For Infrastructure
Tattle Life
Ryder Cup
Police Investigation
Gerry Adams
Casement Park

In the summer of 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast. Six days later his body was found in a storm drain. Questions about his disappearance and death have dominated headlines for the last five and a half years. The inquest into Noah's death will, for the first time, lay out the facts and evidence in this case. In this special series from The State of Us podcast, Tara Mills and D... more

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A special series from The State of Us podcast. In the summer of 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast. Six days later his body was found in a storm drain. His disappearance and death have dominated headlines for five and a half years... more

A special series from The State of Us podcast. In the summer of 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast. Six days later his body was found in a storm drain. His disappearance and death have dominated headlines for five and a half years... more

A special series from The State of Us podcast. In the summer of 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast. Six days later his body was found in a storm drain. His disappearance and death have dominated headlines for five and a half years... more

A special series from The State of Us podcast. In the summer of 2020, 14-year-old Noah Donohoe went missing in Belfast. Six days later his body was found in a storm drain. His disappearance and death have dominated headlines for five and a half years... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan McKee
Director in the Department for Infrastructure, civil engineer
Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland)
Episode: 50. Copycat fears
Daryl Paul
Witness in the inquest and subject of substantial cross-examination
Episode: 47. Witness in handcuffs
Darryl Paul
Witness in the Noah Donohoe inquest
Episode: 45.The laptop thief
Maria Nolan
Central figure discussed in the inquest, linked to the Noah Donohoe case
Episode: 44. Heroin assault claims
Philip Minari
Inspector leading Hazardous Environment Search Team
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
Episode: 42. 'Search not rescue'
Paul Duggan
Solicitor helping explain the process
The State of Us legal contributor
Episode: 40.Witness protection
Carolyn Roberts
Water and environment consultant
Professor at an environmental consultancy (Professor Carolyn Roberts)
Episode: 38. Time of death
Mark Cooper
Health and safety expert
Department of Infrastructure commissioned expert
Episode: 38. Time of death
Jeremy Ben
Chartered engineer
Commissioned by Department for Infrastructure
Episode: 38. Time of death

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Tara Mills
Co-host of the program; regular host with a focus on courtroom-style examination and evidence-based reporting.
Declan Harvey
Co-host of the program; participates in in-depth analysis and interview-driven segments.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Brilliant pod

    Great presenters and topics! Refreshing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Podfan213
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Well done

    Love this podcast and the presenters together great chemistry together.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    crazycat68
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Thoughtful, thorough analysis of complex cases that are often treated superficially by other outlets.
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50. Copycat fears
Q: What is the role of residents near culverts in safety and risk management?
McKee stated that residents in proximity to dangerous culverts bear some responsibility for safety, as the department cannot manage all risks for every part of society, emphasizing a balance rather than zero risk.
50. Copycat fears
Q: Why was the debris screen eventually changed to a security screen?
The change was explained as part of a broader set of risk-management updates, including new guidance on public safety risk assessments and additional infrastructure changes to prevent entry while managing flood risk; the decision was argued to be independent of Noah's specific case.
50. Copycat fears
Q: Did the Department for Infrastructure consider the risk of a child like Noah getting into the culvert at Northwood Road?
Yes, the department's evidence argued that risk assessment and public safety considerations were central, with changes like locking hatches and switching to security screens implemented as precautionary measures after Noah's death, though precise policies varied over time.
22. The unlocked hatch
Q: What other sort of things were you doing?
Hutchings describes the documented actions and routine procedures, including reviewing last known locations, checking the home address, looking for messages or notes, examining social media, and confirming access to money or medication, all of which are standard in a missing-person investigation.
Christmas with May McFettridge
Q: Do you find that humor has changed over the years?
Yes, audiences seem more easily offended today, which restricts some of the traditional comedic roles.

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This show routinely covers high-stakes investigations and inquest proceedings, with a strong focus on public-interest cases that involve police work, emergency response, and the interplay between families and authorities. Episodes center on courtroom testimony, timelines, and evidence trails, often highlighting how investigations unfold in real time and the human impact on those involved. A recurring strength is the detailed, episode-by-episode examination of complex cases, including CCTV, missing-person dynamics, and procedural shortcomings, which can appeal to listeners who like forensic storytelling, accountability journalism, and policy implications for public safety and governance. The format tends to blend reporting with live analysis... more

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2. Daryl Paul
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4. Maria Nolan
5. Philip Minari
6. Paul Duggan
7. Carolyn Roberts
8. Mark Cooper

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