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A series with a focus on Dáil Éireann, Seanad Éireann and committees of the Oireachtas. The series will also take a weekly look at Local Government activity in County and City Councils and the work of the Northern Ireland Assembly at Stormont.

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    National Development Plan Review: Sectoral Investment Plan for Transport

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 22:45


    The Department of Transport published the list of transport projects that are on the priority list for this government under the Revised National Development Plan, this list is discussed by Fianna Fail Senator Dee Ryan, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Paul Hosford Political Editor, Irish Examiner

    Two US national guard members shot near White House in Washington DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 4:41


    IFAC report on Government Spending

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 20:07


    “Flying Blind" Government spending “like there's no tomorrow” thats the latest assessment of the government's money management by the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Fianna Fail Senator Dee Ryan, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Paul Hosford Political Editor, Irish Examiner

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    Social Media Age Limits

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 7:31


    Today the European Parliament voted on laws on childrens' use of social media, these new laws are discussed by Fianna Fail Senator Dee Ryan, Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove, Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Paul Hosford Political Editor, Irish Examiner

    Changes to the Asylum Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 22:42


    Changes to the Asylum Laws re to be considered at Cabinet tomorrow. The changes are discussed by Ruairi O Murchu Sinn Fein TD for Louth, Paula Butterly Fine Gael TD for Louth. Tadgh McNally Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

    Victims of Sexual Violence Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 13:23


    As women take to the streets of Dublin seeking the elimanation of violence against women, our panel discuss Sinn Feins new bill with Ruairi O Murchu Sinn Fein TD for Louth, Paula Butterly Fine Gael TD for Louth. Tadgh McNally Political Reporter with the Irish ExaminerAnd in Brussels Sadhbh O'Neill, contributor to the Irish Times.

    Metro Rail line is subject to a new legal challenge

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 19:04


    Why do our public transport plans take the long and winding road to completion, our panel Ruairi O Murchu Sinn Fein TD for Louth, Paula Butterly Fine Gael TD for Louth. Tadgh McNally Political Reporter with the Irish ExaminerAnd in Brussels Sadhbh O'Neill, contributor to the Irish Times.

    Cost of living continues to bite

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 20:57


    As the country battles with a cold snap our panel of Emer Currie, Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North, Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Radio na Gaeltachta discuss what is being done to tackle the cost of living.

    Child Deprivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 21:26


    We hear from Fiona Jennings, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC as well as the panel Emer Currie, Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North, Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Radio na Gaeltachta.

    Pension Auto-Enrolment

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 10:35


    Emer Currie, Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North, Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Radio na Gaeltachta.

    Ivan Yates appears before Oireachtas Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 26:48


    Our panel of Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County, Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter, Irish Examiner discuss Ivan Yates' appearance before the Oireachtas Media Committee this evening.

    Occupied Territories Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 13:39


    Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County, Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter, Irish Examiner.

    Spinal Surgery Waiting Lists

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 11:24


    Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County, Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator and Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter, Irish Examiner.

    Tightening on migration and reform of asylum system

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 28:28


    Our panel of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Deputy Lead in the Senate, Donnchadh O'Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South, Independent Senator Eileen Flynn and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal discuss the changes set to be made to the country's migration and asylum system.

    Reaction to Paschal Donohoe resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 14:57


    Our panel of Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Deputy Lead in the Senate, Donnchadh O'Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South, Independent Senator Eileen Flynn and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal are joined by Joe Neville, Fine Gael TD for Kildare North to discuss the news that Paschal Donohoe is resigning from politics.

    Remote Working

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 9:58


    Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Deputy Lead in the Senate, Donnchadh O'Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South, Independent Senator Eileen Flynn and Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal.

    Housing Plan Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 35:15


    Our panel of Edward Timmins, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner discuss the new housing plan which was unveiled by government today.

    Climate Change Advisory Council Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 19:41


    Edward Timmins, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

    Presidential Election fallout continues for Fianna Fáil

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 10:41


    Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

    Statutory public inquiry into children's spinal care recommended

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 3:50


    Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

    Housing Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 29:33


    Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

    Storm Preparedness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 9:35


    Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

    Presidential Inauguration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 32:53


    Our panel of Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo Leitrim, Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon Galway, Mary Regan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers and Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University discuss today's inauguration.

    Garda Commissioner at the Justice Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 14:46


    Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo Leitrim, Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon Galway, Mary Regan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers.

    COP30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 5:41


    Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth, Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo Leitrim, Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon Galway, Mary Regan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers.

    What protections could be put in place to prevent scams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 26:23


    Our Late Debate panel tonight is Shane Curley, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown and Tabitha Monahan, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

    Delaysto critical infrastructure projects remain

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 20:23


    Shane Curley, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown and Tabitha Monahan, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

    Taoiseach speaks at COP30

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 6:17


    Shane Curley, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown and Tabitha Monahan, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent.

    Health Committee meeting

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 26:04


    Our panel Michael Collins, Leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South-West, Garret Ahern, Fine Gael Senator, Laura Harmon, Labour Party Senator and Sarah Burns, reporter with The Irish Times discuss today's meeting of the Health Committee.

    Decriminalisation of drugs debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 16:27


    Michael Collins, Leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South-West, Garret Ahern, Fine Gael Senator, Laura Harmon, Labour Party Senator and Sarah Burns, reporter with The Irish Times.

    What is the future of the international protection system?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 9:09


    Michael Collins, Leader of Independent Ireland and TD for Cork South-West, Garret Ahern, Fine Gael Senator, Laura Harmon, Labour Party Senator and Sarah Burns, reporter with The Irish Times.

    IPAS / Migration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 36:13


    Our panel tonight is Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West, Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and Paul Hosford, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner.

    Presidential Election fallout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 10:52


    Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West, Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and Paul Hosford, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner.

    Housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 5:13


    Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West, Conor D McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford and Paul Hosford, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner.

    Late Debate analysis: Presidential race heads for final day

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 24:48


    Our panel of Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central, Christina Finn, Political Editor at The Journal and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times discuss the presidential election as it heads into the final day.

    Cancer care

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 11:06


    Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central, Christina Finn, Political Editor at The Journal and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

    Finance Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 9:12


    Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central, Christina Finn, Political Editor at The Journal and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times on today's meeting of the Finance Committee.

    Protest at Citywest IPAS centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 6:15


    Eimer McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal, brings us the latest from Citywest in Dublin where there have been protests tonight.

    Final Presidential Election Debate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 35:21


    Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent Raidió na Gaeltachta on the final Presidential Election Debate which is taking place tonight.

    Vacancy and Dereliction

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 11:26


    Our panel of Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal, Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent Raidió na Gaeltachta discuss the meeting of the Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

    Presidential Election Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 19:12


    A look at what happened today in the presidential election race with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, and Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North.

    Public Accounts Committee

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 25:34


    Analysis and debate around what was heard at today's PAC meeting with Dr. Paul Davis, Lecturer in Procurement in Dublin City University.

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