#84 🎙️ |Public Inquiry Self Reflection 17th July 2026 |

#84 🎙️ |Public Inquiry Self Reflection 17th July 2026 |

Sometimes the hardest thing to do is look in the mirror. In this episode, I take a step back from the Public Inquiry to reflect on my own words and actions following recent events. It's an honest conversation about the difference between reacting and responding, the responsibilities that come with public commentary, and why holding ourselves to the same standards we expect of others matters. In this episode: * Why I felt it was important to reflect publicly. * The difference between passion and judgement. * Why I've apologised to the Commissioners. * The changes I've made to two recent podcast episodes. * Why the campaign's values of dignity, respect and fairness remain unchanged. This podcast has always been about asking difficult questions with honesty and integrity. Sometimes that means asking them of ourselves as well. If you're new to the podcast, I'd encourage you to begin with Podcast 41, where the story of the Curraghinalt Public Inquiry and the Save Our Sperrins campaign really begins. https://buttonsoptions4u.podbean.com/e/no41-public-inquiry-begins-what-happens-next/ If you value thoughtful, commentary on the Inquiry, please consider following the podcast, sharing this episode, and joining our campaign mailing list to stay connected. https://dontmineus.com/newslatter/ [https://dontmineus.com/newslatter/] As always, this podcast is intended to help people understand what happened at the Inquiry by bringing together the week's evidence in plain English. SAVE OUR SPERRINS ( Social Media)  https://linktr.ee/saveoursperrins [https://linktr.ee/saveoursperrins]

#83🎙️ |Public Inquiry week in review 29th June 2026|

This week's proceedings ranged from blasting and explosives to radon, arsenic, lead, public health and childhood development. But beneath the technical evidence, a much bigger question continued to emerge: who carries the risk, and who is ultimately accountable? In this episode we cover: * 💥 New evidence on blasting and explosives * 🏠 The experiences of residents living through previous blasting * ⚠️ Concerns over conditions, enforcement and long-term accountability * ☢️ Evidence on radon, arsenic, lead and naturally occurring radioactive materials (NORM) * 🧒 Medical evidence on air pollution, child development and public health * 🌿 The debate over tellurium and critical minerals * 🎙️ Reflections on transparency, public participation and the Inquiry process As always, this podcast is intended to help people understand what happened at the Inquiry by bringing together the week's evidence in plain English. If you find these updates useful, please consider joining the Sperrins community  campaign newsletter. https://dontmineus.com/newslatter/ [https://dontmineus.com/newslatter/] You'll receive important updates, events and ways to get involved as the Inquiry continues. Please subscribe, share this episode, and leave a review it really helps others find the podcast.  SAVE OUR SPERRINS ( Social Media)  https://linktr.ee/saveoursperrins [https://linktr.ee/saveoursperrins]

#82 🎙️ |Public Inquiry Week Beginning 30th June 2026 Day 3 part 2 |

In Part 2 of Wednesday's Public Inquiry, the focus shifts from planning policy to public health. Retired GP Dr Alan Evans and consultant surgeon Dr Michael Mullan gave evidence on radon, arsenic, lead and tellurium, raising questions about the potential health implications of mining and why these issues matter to communities living in the Sperrins. This episode also explores why local concerns should not be dismissed as fear, but understood in the wider context of mining communities across the world. In this episode: * The evidence on radon and why it matters. * Concerns surrounding arsenic, lead and tellurium. * Why tellurium became a point of debate at the Inquiry. * The difference between geological timescales and human timescales. * Why the experiences of mining communities worldwide deserve to be heard. 🎧 If you value independent reporting from inside the Public Inquiry, please subscribe, share this episode and help others stay informed. Every share makes a difference.

#81🎙️ |Public Inquiry Week Beginning 29th June 2026 Day 3 |

Public Inquiry – Final Day Before Summer Recess Today's hearing focused on some of the most important public health issues considered at the Inquiry so far. In this episode I look at the evidence presented on air pollution, radiation, electromagnetic fields and the potential health implications of the proposed mine. I also explain some of the technical terms that seem to have become part of the Inquiry's own language. In this episode: * Blasting, Radon, NORM and what they actually mean. *  ICNIRP  today's acronym of the day. * Expert medical evidence on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and environmental exposures. * Public health concerns raised during the hearing. * The summer recess. If you're following the Dalradian Public Inquiry, this episode provides a clear, accessible summary of the day's proceedings. 🎧 Listen, subscribe and share to help more people understand what's happening at the Public Inquiry. SAVE OUR SPERRINS ( Social Media)  https://linktr.ee/saveoursperrins [https://linktr.ee/saveoursperrins] Join our newsletter https://dontmineus.com/newslatter/ [https://dontmineus.com/newslatter/]

#80🎙️ |Public Inquiry Week Beginning 29th June 2026 Day 2 |

When the public inquiry  starts to obscure the bigger picture, sometimes it's worth stopping to remember what we're actually trying to protect. This week's podcast steps back from the technical evidence of the Public Inquiry to reflect on why so many people have devoted years of their lives to this process. Alongside that, I examine another week inside the Inquiry, where procedural decisions, witness management and an increasingly tense atmosphere continue to raise difficult questions. In this episode: * Why I decided to read excerpts from The Sperrins Declaration * The importance of remembering what this Inquiry is really about * The latest developments inside the Public Inquiry * Questions surrounding witness examination and procedural fairness * Growing frustrations among community participants * Why many believe the process is becoming increasingly tightly controlled 🎧 Listen now and, if you enjoy the podcast, please follow, subscribe and share it. Every share helps more people understand what's happening inside the Public Inquiry.