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The State of Us

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Noah Donohoe
Belfast
Northern Ireland
PSNI
Inquest
Jeffrey Donaldson
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson
BBC
Northwood Road
Department For Infrastructure
Mental Health
Parades Commission
Domestic Violence
CCTV
Belfast, United Kingdom
Kneecap
Noah Donohoe Inquest
Stormont
Blue Lights
Rory Mcilroy

Tara Mills and Declan Harvey deliver the detail on news stories in a BBC NI podcast.

PublishesDailyEpisodes182Foundeda year ago
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Garvaghy Road residents lost their bid to challenge the Parades Commission's decision in the Court of Appeal today. What arguments were made? Why did the right to march win out? And what does this ruling mean for other Orange Order parades across Nor... more

The Secretary of State says his decision to ban the Orange Order’s Drumcree parade was taken in the best interests of peace. His action came after an agreement couldn’t be reached between the Portadown District Lodge and the Garvaghy Road residents. ... more

Eleanor Donaldson’s trial of the facts earlier this year, as part of her husband Jeffrey Donaldon’s sex abuse case, brought a complicated legal process into the headlines. Tara Mills and Declan Harvey explain in detail what a trial of the facts is, a... more

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment in a bid by Garvaghy Road residents to challenge a decision to allow a controversial Orange Order parade down the predominantly nationalist road. Three judges listened to almost four hours of legal arguments ... more

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Recent Guests

Nigel Dawson
Grandmaster of Portadonie Orange Lodge
Portadonie Orange Lodge
Episode: 4. Rules v Reality
Paul Duffy
Sinn Féin Councillor
Sinn Féin
Episode: 4. Rules v Reality
Jamie Bryson
Loyalist activist, lodge's legal advisor
Loyalist circles / Orange Order
Episode: 4. Rules v Reality
Mark Simpson
Colleague on the ground reporting live from Portadown
BBC Northern Ireland
Episode: 3. Inside the court battle
Kevin Sharkey
BBC reporter on the ground in the first days of the search for Noah; contributed reporting on the inquest
BBC
Episode: 80. The verdict explained
Paul Duggan
Solicitor in Belfast who has guided the legal process
Belfast solicitor
Episode: 78. The inquest returns
Tom Phillips
Detective Chief Inspector, Senior Investigating Officer
Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)
Episode: 72. Police apology
Brenda Campbell
Legal professional examining evidence and questioning officials
CPS/Police Defence/Legal team
Episode: 70. Tracing phone movements
Dr. Louise Bowers
Psychologist
England-based psychologist
Episode: 67. Psychiatrists ‘can’t explain it’.

Hosts

Tara Mills
Host of The State of Us and The State of Us Podcast, with affiliation to BBC Northern Ireland (The State of Us)
Declan Harvey
Co-host of The State of Us and host/participant in related BBC NI shows, with emphasis on legal and political analysis

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Super!

    Superb - every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctor12345ber
    Ireland4 months ago
  • 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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Engaging hosts with clear, concise updates on complex cases.
High-quality breakdowns of legal terms and courtroom procedures.
Chemistry between hosts helps digestion of dense news.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#17
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Apple Podcasts
#149
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Apple Podcasts
#133
Australia/News/News Commentary
Apple Podcasts
#6
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Apple Podcasts
#70
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#108
New Zealand/News/News Commentary

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

78. The inquest returns
Q: Paul, could you have ever foreseen being here in September?
No, this is an unprecedented case with a six-month timeline that expanded due to the complexity of evidence and the number of witnesses; the aim remains to reach a careful, comprehensive set of findings.
61. Bodycam footage lost
Q: What about the coat and the witnesses who were never followed up?
The guest explains that there were statements from witnesses and complexities around follow-up, with references to the two constables and the decision-making pressures that may have shaped which leads were pursued.
61. Bodycam footage lost
Q: So more police evidence today?
Yes. The hosts confirm that additional police evidence is being presented, including details about how the investigation evolved when CID assumed control and what new information emerged.
62. Tunnel ‘not seriously dangerous’
Q: Did Noah's death change the department's assessments or actions around culvert safety?
The response was that the standard assessment process was followed and that Noah's death did not automatically require changes to the existing framework, though it was acknowledged as a factor in public attention and consideration of future risk.
62. Tunnel ‘not seriously dangerous’
Q: Would it be seriously dangerous for a 14-year-old to be down this tunnel?
The expert declined to label the situation as definitively seriously dangerous, arguing that risks and hazards need careful differentiation, though he acknowledged the incident would be treated as a serious concern in hindsight.

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Two BBC Northern Ireland hosts react to and contextualize current events, with a strong emphasis on courtroom proceedings, high-profile trials, and inquest coverage. Across episodes, they dissect legal strategies, evidence, and procedural nuances while weaving in family perspectives and public interest, offering concise updates alongside deeper explanations of complex topics. Notable is a consistent focus on live courtroom dynamics, urgent updates from ongoing cases, and a newsroom approach that blends legal detail with accessible commentary, making it useful for listeners who want both situational awareness and thoughtful analysis.

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2. Paul Duffy
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8. Brenda Campbell

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