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Saturday with Cormac Ó hEadhra questions agendas, dissects the week gone by, and debates the likely issues of the week to come.

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    Should workers get priority for social housing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 35:40


    Noel Sherry, CEO of the Good Shepherd Centre; Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    Core social welfare payments in Budget 2026

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 5:02


    Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    Do voters intend on casting the Presidential Election?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 6:09


    Robert Troy, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    The presidential race: Sinn Féin backs Catherine Conolly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 27:03


    Catherine Connolly, Independent presidential candidate / Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid West / Kieran O'Donnell, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Fine Gael TD for Limerick City / Peadar Tóibín, Aontú party leader and TD for Meath West / Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central 

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    What have the electorate learned about how seriously racism is taken by the political system after a Social Democrats TD's apology?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 14:25


    Dr Ebun Joseph, Special Rapporteur for racial equality and racism Ireland, and CEO & founder of the Institute of Anti-racism and Black Studies, weighs in on the Eoin Hayes 'blackface' controversy.

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    What's next for Tusla?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025 6:57


    Kieran O'Donnell, Minister of State at the Department of Health and Fine Gael TD for Limerick City / Peadar Tóibín, Aontú party leader and TD for Meath West / Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central

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    Eamonn Casey's remains removed from Galway cathedral

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 4:07


    Ailbhe Conneely, Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent, reports that the remains of the late Bishop Eamonn Casey have been removed from the crypt of Galway Cathedral.

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    National Development Plan to be published in the coming days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 22:25


    Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo

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    The full attention of political watchers turns to Presidency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 5:35


    Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo

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    Kerry Case of Electoral Fraud

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 4:09


    Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo

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    Proposed changes to the EU Common Agricultural Plan budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 16:59


    Aisling Meehan, Agricultural Solicitor, Tax Consultant & farmer; Josephine O'Neill, President of Macra na Feirme; Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim; Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo

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    Does responsibility for abuse suffered in schools lie with the state?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 20:41


    Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin

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    The attendance of super junior Ministers at Cabinet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 16:30


    Órla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent; Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin

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    What will banning imports from illegal Israeli settlements mean for the OTB?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 10:31


    Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin

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    The upcomming presidential elections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2025 4:08


    Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin

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    Does row on third level fees show a disconnect between Govt and public?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 19:16


    Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator

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    The use of restorative justice in Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 20:42


    Ailbhe Griffith, Victim of sexual assault; Dr. Ian Marder, Associate Professor in Criminology at Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology; Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator

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    How are small businesses affected by the uncertainty around tariffs?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 9:47


    Geraldine Magnier, Vice-President of the Small Firms Association; Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator

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    Pride parade in Budapest goes ahead despite ban by Hungarian authorities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 15:15


    Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford

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    The rising cost of the weekly shop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 17:40


    Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford

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    The latest homelessness figures show another increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 10:18


    Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford

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    Hopes of a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 5:21


    Neale Richmond, Minister of State for International Development & Diaspora; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford

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    The latest from the Middle East - following a strike on Southern Lebanon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 6:48


    Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD Longford Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    Will govt delay the roll-out of health warnings on alcohol products?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 19:07


    Dr Sheila Gilheany is Chief Executive of Alcohol Action Ireland; Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD Longford Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    The positives and potential negatives that come with drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 19:05


    Bobby Healy, Founder and CEO of Manna Drone Delivery; Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD Longford Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    Reaction to CHI at the Oireachtas Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 3:10


    Niamh Smyth, Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence & Digital Transformation; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD Longford Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central

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    Overnight strikes and threats of more attacks to come from Israel & Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 7:44


    Gareth Browne, Correspondent with The Economist; John Cummins, Minister of State at the Department of Housing; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South

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    Paul Murphy describes his release from detention in Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 20:13


    Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West, describes his release from detention in Egypt. Panel includes John Cummins, Minister of State at the Department of Housing; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South

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    Criticism mounting of changes to the Rent Pressure Zone changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2025 19:54


    John Cummins, Minister of State at the Department of Housing; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South

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    An asylum seeker's account of being the subject of a deportation order

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 29:28


    Mahmoud, South African man facing deportation; Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications & Sprot; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown

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    Should rent pressure zones be retained?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 13:45


    Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications & Sprot; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown

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    Is there any sign of presidential candidates being named?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 5:44


    Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications & Sprot; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown

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    Liam Cunningham on the flotilla of aid due to depart for Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 6:45


    Liam Cunningham, speaks to Colm from Sicily, as final preparations are being made for a flotilla of aid to depart for Gaza.

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    The action - and inaction - of government when it comes to Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 29:50


    Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

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    The through-put of tradespeople is in serious trouble - Union

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 13:29


    Brian Nolan, Assistant General Secretary of the Connect Trade Union; Marian Harkin, Minister of State at the Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

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    Concern for hundreds of families on the hip dysplasia audit

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 6:15


    Timmy Dooley, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central

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    Minister for Justice to deliver apology to family of Shane O'Farrell

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 7:30


    Timmy Dooley, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central

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    Irish Farmers' Association on The Trump Tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 19:27


    Tadhg Buckley, Director of Policy with the Irish Farmers' Association; Timmy Dooley, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central

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    No boycott of holiday homes but progress to let Gaelgóirí live in the Gaeltacht

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 15:42


    Róisín Ó Chinnéide, Advocacy Manager with Conradh na Gaeilge; Timmy Dooley, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central

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    Why do so few local authorities build houses anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 26:25


    Professor Michelle Norris, Director of the Geary Institute for Public Policy, UCD; Micheál Carrigy, Fine Gael TD for Longford–Westmeath; Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West; Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central

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    Sinn Féin banned from this year's Trans Pride march in Dublin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 0:43


    Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West discusses

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    SIPO to investigate comments by Ken O'Flynn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 2:56


    Ken O'Flynn, Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, discusses.

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