“There is this false idea out there that you leave your deeper convictions at the door when you go in to legislate”
The independent Senator Rónán Mullen has spent decades championing traditional values in an Ireland that has undergone profound social and political change. A vocal advocate for Catholic-informed conservatism, he has challenged prevailing narratives on issues such as secularism, migration, and free speech. In a wide-ranging conversation with Ian Kehoe, he reflects on his political journey, the role of faith in governance, and his belief that mainstream media is increasingly hostile to voices like his.