How Irish ICE detainee Seamus Culleton went from “perfect victim” to public scrutiny

February 22
26 mins

Episode Description

Seamus Culleton and his harrowing story of life inside an ICE detention centre in Texas made a big impact in Ireland. The Kilkenny man quickly gained the sympathy of Ireland’s public and politicians, only for the tide to suddenly turn as new developments emerged. So, how did Seamus Culleton go from “perfect victim” to publicly scrutinised? And is Micheál Martin likely to push Donald Trump’s immigration buttons when he visits the White House next month?  


Host: Fionnán Sheahan 

Guest: Niall Donald  

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