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Each week Aine Lawlor and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of politics this week. The podcast is available for download at 6am every Friday.

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    Budget kites a-flying, budget leaks a-leaking on RTÉ's Your Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2026 21:35


    The RTÉ Politics team take on budget leaks and budget kites, and opposition party efforts to keep the Government under pressure to deliver even more. Also a Seanad By-election, papering over coalition party rows, throwing out the boiler and is it "wriggle room" or "wiggle room?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Dáil returns to a whistleblower storm and an attack on a TD

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 21:52


    An intense start to the new political term with a violent attack on a TD, and some furious political exchanges in the Dáil over the treatment of Garda whistleblowers... afterthe long summer break and pressing the fresh at the Ploughing Championships, the poltical classes are right back down to business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A final flurry of legislation ahead of the summer break, historic abuse centre stage in the Dáil and lots of looming issues for Ministers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 19:31


    The Dáil's out for the summer but not before TDs approved a raft of legislation at the 11th hour, and historic abuse crimes came centre stage in Leinster House once again. Some work still to do for Ministers before their holidays as Cabinet meets next week with Aughinish, the budget and uncertainty over fuel prices all looming large.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Final lurry of legislation ahead of summer break, Micheal Shine inquiry and fuel costs rising again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 19:31


    The Dáil's out for summer, but Cabinet will meet a final time, after TDs rushed through a raft of legislation. An "immediate" inquiry is needed into prolific child abuser Michael Shine, and renewed violence between US and Iran threatens energy price hikes.

    RTÉ back at PAC, Sinn Féin's reunification pitch and Aughinish keeps us in the news around Europe 

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 24:09


    RTÉ is back before PAC with clashing views on its financial performance and funding needs, Sinn Féin's Dáil push on reunification, international focus on Aughinish keeps pressure on Govt and the podcast says slán to Áine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    RTÉ back at PAC, Sinn Féin's reunification pitch and Aughinish keeps us in the news around Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 24:09


    RTÉ is back before PAC with clashing views on its financial performance and funding needs, Sinn Féin's Dáil push on reunification, international focus on Aughinish keeps pressure on Govt and the podcast says slán to Áine.

    The VIPs arrive for the Presidency, new rural housing guidelines and what to do about Aughinish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 22:49


    And we're off...the EU presidency gets going with a Zelensky broadside, what exactly is happening over Aughinish, new guidelines to unfetter rural housing and the latest from Kerry.

    The VIPs arrive for the Presidency, new rural housing guidelines and what to do about Aughinish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 22:50


    And we're off...the EU presidency gets going with a Zelensky broadside, what exactly is happening over Aughinish, new guidelines to unfetter rural housing and the latest from KerrySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Donaldson does time, committee drug proposals, seagulls swooping around Leinster House and what Westminster change will mean for Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 23:09


    The RTÉ politics team discuss this weeks political happenings...personal drug decriminalisation, the future of the excise cuts, the triple lock and savings with social influencers. Also, Jeffrey Donaldson is convicted and what Westminster change will mean for Ireland.

    Donaldson does time, committee drug proposals, seagulls swooping around Leinster House and what Westminster change will mean for Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 23:09


    The RTÉ politics team discuss this weeks political happenings...personal drug decriminalisation, the future of the excise cuts, the triple lock and savings with social influencers. Also, Jeffrey Donaldson is convicted and what Westminster change will mean for Ireland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dáil debates the 3 day wait...the house says yes but Government majority say no. Also Madame la Guillotine and Fine Gaels "unified island'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 20:24


    The Dáil majority voted to end the 3 day wait, but a majority of Government TDs did not agree, the guillotine is wheeled out to push a glut of bills through the house, Fine Gael's unified island initiative, data centres and the triple lock.

    The house says yes but Government majority say no... the Dáil debates the 3 day wait, Madame la Guillotine and FG's unified isle

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 20:24


    The Dáil majority voted to end the 3 day wait , but a majority of Government TDs did not agree. Ahead of the summer recess the parliamentary "guillotine" is wheeled out to push a glut of bills through the house, Fine Gael's unified island initiative, data centres and energy and the triple lock.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The RTÉ politics team discusses soccer decisions, the Common Travel Area, the EU presidency and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 24:24


    The Common Travel Area and migration under the microscope, Ireland to spend 165m on hosting the EU presidency, that soccer fixture and alumina from Limerick ending up in Russia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Soccer decisions, the Common Travel Area, the EU presidency and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 24:24


    The Common Travel Area and migration under the microscope, Ireland to spend €165m on hosting the EU presidency, that soccer fixture and alumina from Co Limerick ending up in Russia.

    The Healy Raes,SNAs, Israel v Ireland and the new EV scheme.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 22:40


    Could there be a way back for the Healy Raes? The latest on SNAs, a big Dáil week ahead over the Israel Ireland soccer match  and the legislation formerly known as the Occupied Territories Bill finally for discussion in the house. 

    The Healy Raes, SNAs, Israel v Ireland and the new EV scheme.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 22:40


    Could there be a way back for the Healy Raes? The latest on SNAs, a big Dáil week ahead over the Israel Ireland soccer match and the legislation formerly known as the Occupied Territories Bill finally for discussion in the house. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    "A bag of you know what", one-off housing is back, the Occupied Territories Bill and summer provison.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 23:00


    Planning changes to allow for one-off housing on the way, rambunctious Dáil exchanges as the Occupied Territories Bill moves centre stage, ministerial backing for RTÉ management, and the Government reopens summer provision applicationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A bag of you know what, one-off housing is back, the Occupied Territories Bill and summer provision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 22:59


    Planning changes to allow for one-off housing on the way, rambunctious exchanges as the Occupied Territories Bill moves centre stage again, ministerial backing for RTÉ management and Government reopens summer provision applications

    Sleeveens and a pig in the poke, RTÉ pay blues, and outrage at Israeli flotilla antics.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 28:57


    Progress on the Occupied Territories Bill after mistreatment of Irish flotilla activists, the Taoiseach and Sinn Féin leader in robust Dáil exhanges, RTÉ pay blues and bye-election voters finally get to choose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sleeveens and a pig in the poke, RTÉ pay blues and outrage at Israeli minister's antics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 28:57


    Progress of a sort on the Occupied Territories Bill after mistreatment of Irish flotilla activists, Taoiseach and Mary Lou exchanges in the Dáil, RTÉ pay blues and in the bye-elections voters finally get to choose.

    Fianna Fáil foundations, soaring eviction rates, setting the budget and voting day draws nearer.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 23:47


    Evictions rates soar with new rental rules, calls for an eviction ban, a 7 billion euro budget but details scant, bye-elections and Fianna Fáil celebrating 100 years at this weekend's Ard Fheis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fianna Fáil's foundation, soaring eviction rates, setting the budget and voting day draws nearer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 23:47


    Eviction rates soar with new rental rules, prompting calls for an eviction ban... A €7 billion budget looms but details are still scant, bye-elections and Fianna Fáil celebrating 100 years at this weekend's Ard Fheis.

    Ripples in the coalition rockpool, going nuclear in Fianna Fáil, bye-elections and transfer questions and the cost of living

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 22:19


    Coalition tensions break through over third level fees, going nuclear in Fianna Fáil, the bye-election campaigns grind on, and the Dáil focuses again on the cost of energy.

    Ripples in the coalition rockpool, going nuclear in Fianna Fáil, bye-elections and transfer questions and the cost of living.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 22:27


    Coalition tensions break through over third level fees, going nuclear in Fianna Fáil, the bye-election campaigns grind on, and the Dáil focuses again on the cost of energy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mini budgets, byelections and housing completions up... the latest from Leinster House

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 26:29


    The Goverment keeps some powder dry but the Opposition demands action now to reduce costs; cutbacks to Ukrainian accommodation as housing completions increase, plus more on the bye-elections and what the results will mean for Government parties and Sinn Féin.

    Budget talk, byelections, and housing completions rise... the latest from Leinster House.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 26:30


    Act now with a mini budget says the opposition, but Government still keeps some "powder dry", cutbacks to Ukrainian accommodation offering as housing completions rise and what the byelections results may mean for Sinn Féin and the coalition parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Your Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 26:23


    The money flows in as the Government considers an income tax package, the bye-election campaigns shape up in Galway West and Dublin Central, its the weather for convassing and rather then refer, the President opts to sign the International Protection Bill. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    By-elections test for Gov; peace elusive as Hormuz tensions rise

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 26:22


    With two looming by-elections, pressure is building on the Government, as the cost-of-living crisis deepens and demands for more action grows. Tensions again rising as Iran pockets its first toll - a cool $2m - to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with mounting concern over potential knock-on effects for energy prices and the wider economy.

    Leadership wranglings in Fianna Fáil, the cost of living and summoning the Council of State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 33:03


    The Dáil returned this week to a noticeably unsettled political landscape. The Government has been rattled by recent developments — and questions are now swirling around Fianna Fáil: is there a genuine leadership challenge taking shape?

    Leadership wranglings in Fianna Fáil, cost of living and summoning the Counsel of State,

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 33:03


    The Dáil came back this week, the Government was shaken, and theres's lots of discontent in Fianna Fáil but is it really a leadership heave? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Where is the army? fuel drying up at the pumps, and the stance of the Government and protestors hardens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 22:34


    The fuel price protests continue as the pumps begin to run dry. Gardaí and the Government bring in the army, as protestors stance hardens. Is there an off-ramp and could the Government do anything more

    Where is the army? fuel drying up at the pumps, and the stance of the Government and protestors hardens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 22:34


    The fuel price protests continue as the pumps begin to run dry. Gardaí and the Government bring in the army, as protestors stance hardens. Is there an off-ramp and could the Government do anything moreSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Energy jitters roil the Government, the savings investment scheme, Garda pursuit powers and back garden building

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 22:52


    Energy quivers as Donald Trump keeps the Government and the world guessing, an investment scheme for savers just when the markets turn shakey, new scrambler laws and clarity needed for that back garden emporium.

    Energy jitters roil the Government, the savings investment scheme, Garda pursuit powers and back garden building

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 22:52


    Energy quivers as Donald Trump keeps the Government and the world guessing, an investment scheme for savers just when the markets turn shakey, new scrambler laws and clarity needed for that back garden emporium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Dáil rises for Easter, fuel cuts fallout, Occupied Territories and Triple Lock and limiting the number of new TDs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 20:16


    As TDs depart Dáil Éireann for a two and a half week break, we discuss the fallout from the fuel price package, the bills on the Triple lock and Occupied Territories, and Independent Senators seek to stymie the increase in TDs.

    The Dáil rises for Easter, fuel cuts fallout, Occupied Territories and Triple Lock and limiting the number of new TDs

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 20:16


    As TDs depart Dáil Éireann for a two and a half week break, we discuss the fallout from the fuel price package, the bills on the Triple lock and Occupied Territories, and Independent Senators seek to stymie the increase in TDs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    White House survivor, appropriate interventions, and Dáil debates fuel cost inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 26:36


    What is the "appropriate intervention" the Government is mulling over while opposition TDs rear up over fuel price rises in the Dáil, Micheál Martin survives his White House encounter and SNA provision remains a sensitive subject for the Government

    White House survivor, appropriate interventions, and Dáil debates fuel cost inflation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 26:35


    What is the "appropriate intervention" the Government is mulling over while opposition TDs rear up over fuel price rises in the Dáil, Micheál Martin survives his White House encounter and SNA provision remains a sensitive subject for the GovernmentSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Fuels price pressure & the Oval Office visit complexity

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 29:10


    Oil price pressure ups the temperature in Dáil, what Trump might say to the Taoiseach on St Patrick's Day, all is forgiven as the Government backs Phil Hogan for a top UN job.

    Middle East conflict fuels prices here, the Oval Office visit complexity and Phil Hogan to seek top UN job.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 29:10


    Oil price pressure ups the temperature in Dáil and pushes prices at the pumps, what Trump might say to the Taoiseach on St Patrick's Day, all is forgiven as the Government backs Phil Hogan for a top UN job, and voters give their opinion on how the presidential election was conducted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rental profit revelations, football flares and Dáil homework.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 22:53


    Dáil revelations about future rental profits, more ado about SNAs, maritime security and political fallout from football flares..and what will the students say about shouty Dáil discourse? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Rental profit revelations, football flares and Dáil homework

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 22:53


    Dáil revelations about future rental profits, more ado about SNAs, maritime security and political fallout from football flares..and what will the students say about shouty Dáil discourse?

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