RTÉ - The Late Debate

The Government says Israel's offensive in Gaza is genocide

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 24:08

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

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What did we hear around the failed IT system at the Arts Council?

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:30

Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

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Trumps tariffs, Musk's departure, and Biden's health

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:24

John Nichols, National Affairs correspondent for The Nation; Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; ; Frances Black, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror

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Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole back Sinn Féin bill

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 3:48

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

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RTÉ opens the show for the return of the media committee

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 15:42

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

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What can be done to turn vacant and derelict houses into homes?

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 24:29

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

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Ireland going backwards on emissions target

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:04

Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon–Galway; Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times

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A State apology to the late Shane O'Farrell and his family

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 14:53

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Another CHI story raising questions about governance & care

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 7:33

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Government to move on new Occupied Territories Bill

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 14:03

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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ESRI & Central Bank lay out the 3 pillars needed to deliver housing

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 18:11

Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Laura Harmon, Labour Senator; Charles Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Accountability crisis at the National Children's Hospital

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 28:07

Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Independent Newspapers; Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator for the Labour Panel; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan

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“Skorted” - 98% favour choice in camogie kits vote

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 8:50

Marty Morrissey, RTÉ GAA Correspondent and Commentator; Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Independent Newspapers; Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator for the Labour Panel; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan

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Marriage equality anniversary: have we progressed or regressed?

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 9:53

Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Independent Newspapers; Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator for the Labour Panel; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan

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US deportee flights: how do we regulate our airspace?

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 5:41

Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Independent Newspapers; Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator for the Labour Panel; Cathy Bennett, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan

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Irish diplomats, Israeli gunfire, and escalating tensions

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 27:20

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central; Catherine Callaghan – Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Paul Murphy – People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Gabija Gataveckaite - Political Correspondent at Independent Newspapers

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Brendan McDonagh faces Finance Committee over Housing Tsar role

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 9:49

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central; Catherine Callaghan – Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Paul Murphy – People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Gabija Gataveckaite - Political Correspondent at Independent Newspapers

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Good news or bad news? Ireland's latest climate emissions debated

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:56

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central; Catherine Callaghan – Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Paul Murphy – People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Gabija Gataveckaite - Political Correspondent at Independent Newspapers

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Ireland and the Norman invasion: why commemorate?

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 4:38

Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire - Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central; Catherine Callaghan – Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Paul Murphy – People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Gabija Gataveckaite - Political Correspondent at Independent Newspapers

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EU to launch trade review with Israel as Gaza crisis escalates

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 13:54

Tony Connolly, Europe Editor for RTÉ News; Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Nessa Cosgrove, Labour Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail

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How did the 'Assessment of Need' become a national shame?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 22:51

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Nessa Cosgrove, Labour Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail

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Should we lower the voting age to 16?

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:15

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Nessa Cosgrove, Labour Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail

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Bunk beds proposed to solve prison overcrowding

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 41:46

Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central; Nessa Cosgrove, Labour Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail

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No value assessment conducted ahead of bike shelter works

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 2:23

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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We're halfway there in the 90-day tariff pause

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 13:16

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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The soaring price of basic goods for the country's consumers

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 23:13

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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Govt inches closer to removing the Triple Lock on deploying troops abroad

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 12:59

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP for Ireland South; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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Bill to compel employers to negotiate with unions voted down

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 18:36

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

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773 septic tanks threatening the health of Ireland according to EPA

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 19:27

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

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What's the plan to reduce long wait times for driving tests?

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 12:23

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

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SIPO to investigate comments by Independent Ireland TD

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 2:30

John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner

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How many families have been contacted about children's hip operations?

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 12:00

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

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Opposition demands more investment in power and water

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 27:21

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

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Should there be an under 16 social media ban?

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 11:43

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

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Parents of autistic children with no access to a school place

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 3:28

James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Conor Sheehan, Labour TD for Limerick City; Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

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Robert Francis Prevost of US becomes new Pope

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 10:49

Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter; Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown; Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare; Paul Gogarty, Independent TD for Dublin Mid-West; Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with the Irish Examiner

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