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Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher says the Nord Stream incident raises concerns over our undersea communication cables between the EU and the USA. We hear analysis from security expert Senator Tom Clonan.

Níl cúlbhinseoirí de chuid Fianna Fáil agus Fine Gael sásta faoin tobhach ar choincréit.

Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher says the Nord Stream incident raises concerns over our undersea communication cables between the EU and the USA. We hear analysis from security expert Senator Tom Clonan.

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil senator; Cian O'Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Catherine Connolly Independent TD for Galway West; Jack Horgan Jones, The Irish Times

The EU has said leaks in two major gas pipelines from Russia to Europe were caused by sabotage. The Nord Stream 1 pipeline has not transported any gas since August when Russia closed it down.  Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin, joined Kieran to discuss...

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin & Dr Benjamin Tallis, Research Fellow at the German Council on Foreign Relations in Berlin

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North and the Party's Education Spokesperson & Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare

A former President of Clare Ógra Fianna Fáil insists a return to "common sense politics" is needed in tomorrow's budget to prevent people from starving. The final touches are being put on what's expected to be a 10 billion euro package aimed at tackling the rising cost of living. Miltown Malbay native Fionn Sexton Connolly and Ennis resident Rebecca Ryan have been speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus about Budget 2023.

Jack Chambers, Minister of State for Sport, Government chief whip and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin West, confirms fresh cuts to Irish boxing's funding have been postponed due to progress over Government-sought reforms.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford, Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner and Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin.

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West

Cormac Devlin , Fianna Fáil TD for Dún Laoghaire; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for the Cork North-Central; Louise Burne. Political reporter for The Irish Daily Mail

Kieran was also joined by Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent to discuss the Taoiseach's comments, the budget and the return of Bertie Ahern's possible return to the Fianna Fáíl party...

Bríd Smith, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Dublin South-Central & Jim O'Callaghan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay South and the Party's Justice Spokesperson

Brexit may have another victim, your favourite television shows. The ‘European Works' quota currently includes UK content like 'Eastenders' and 'I'm a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here'. However, they could soon be excluded from that now that the UK has left the European Union. Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP, joined Kieran on the show to give an update on the situation...

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP

Peadar Toibín, Leader, Aontu & TD for Meath West, Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner, Gabija Gateveckaite, Political Reporter, Irish Independent, Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth & East Meath, Niall Collins, Minister of State and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County

Harry McGee, political correspondent, discusses the potential return of former Fianna Fáil leader and taoiseach Bertie Ahern.

Clare's Fianna Fáil TD is calling on the government to take oversight into the seizure of a toddler from a Cratloe mother by armed forces. Meelick Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe wants the government to take the same diplomatic action it did in the Ibrahim Halawa case in helping Sarah Jane.

The Commission on Taxation and Welfare recommends that a tourist tax should be introduced. Fianna Fáil councillor Niall Kelleher is president of the Killarney Chamber of Tourism and Commerce.

After years in the political wilderness, Taoiseach Micheál Martin has indicated he is open to the possibility of Bertie Ahern returning to Fianna Fáil after his resignation following disclosures in Mahon Tribunal regarding his personal finances. For the latest news from Leinster House join Áine Lawlor, Mícheál Lehane and Sandra Hurley

A North Clare Councillor is hopeful that a final enhancement plan for Corofin will be finalised within six months. Fianna Fáil Councillor from Corofin, Joe Killeen, is encouraging locals to have their say and insists that ensuring the plan is 'shovel ready' will help in securing funding.

The Fianna Fáil parliamentary party is here in Mullingar today for a party “think-in” ahead of the start of the Dáil term tomorrow. Ciara spoke to party leader, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin

It was reported this week that Fianna Fáil had invited Brian Cody to speak at their party think-in, so Gift Grub set the scene for how that might sound. And of course Fine Gael had to respond decisively so they invited in Davy Fitz. It wasn't long before he was putting them through their paces - Fittest Family style.

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West & Spokesperson on Local Government; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal & Spokesperson on Health, Communication and Transport; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan/Monaghan & Spokesperson on Agriculture; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

Darragh O'Brien, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage & Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Party Housing Spokesperson

An East Clare Councillor insists balancing the local authority's budget had to take priority ahead of a reduction in the rate of property tax for next year. Homeowners in this county face the prospect of paying 15 percent above the standard rate of the tax for both 2023 and 2024. Fianna Fáil Councillor from Maghera Pat Hayes and Independent Councillor from Shannon Gerry Flynn have been speaking with Clare FM's Morning Focus about the tax.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party think-in at the Mullingar Park Hotel, Co Westmeath.

Micheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses the Fianna Fáil pre-Dáil think-in in Mullingar and the upcoming budget.

Charlie McConalogue, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister for Agriculture Food and Marine

Fergal Keane, RTÉ Reporter

This week, Leinster House returns after the summer recess. The budget will take place on September 27th and there’s much speculation as to what measures will be introduced to help households cope with the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades. Jerry speaks to Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick, Niall Collins.

Ennis Councillor Mark Nestor is to resign his Council seat in order to enter the priesthood. The Fianna Fáil councillor was elected as the youngest member of Clare County Council in the last local elections in 2019.

Fianna Fáil councillor Norma Moriarty from Waterville speaks to Jerry about this decision to provide accommodation for the refugees in the village in the Iveragh Peninsula.

Beidh Comhairliúchán Poiblí ar siúl i Leitir Ceanainn inniu le Scéim Séarachais taobh amuigh den bhaile a phlé. Labhair Dónal Coyle le Frances Nic Géadaigh agus dúirt sé go bhfuil géarghá Uasghrádú a dhéanamh ar chóras séarachais sa cheantar.

The Roscommon County Board had to postpone their entire programme of weekend fixtures after referees decided to withdraw services following the alleged assault of Kevin Naughton. Fianna Fáil senator Malcom Byrne is a member of the Oireachtas Committee on Sport which earlier this summer, called for state funding to be withheld from sporting bodies that fail to address abuse and intimidation

Stephen Breen, Crime Editor, Irish Sun; and Theresa Costello, Fianna Fáil Councillor

Davy Russell, Jockey; and Michael Cahill, Fianna Fáil Councillor, Kerry

Roger Gale, who was the first Tory MP to submit a letter of no confidence in Boris Johnson; Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State for European Affairs & Colum Eastwood, SDLP Leader and MP for Foyle

A Clare member of Ógra Fianna Fáil is accusing the Government of 'not being brave enough' to chase taxes from multinational companies. It follows the Mandate trade union calling for an upping of the minimum wage to 14 euro an hour in Budget 2023. Critics of the proposal say the measure would have a disproportionate impact on small businesses who are already struggling with high costs. Miltown Malbay native Fionn Sexton-Connolly, who's a sous chef in Lahinch and Duncan Graham, Managing Director of Ennis-based Retail Excellence Ireland were speaking to Clare FM's Morning Focus on the issue.

Brendan is joined by Mary Minihan, Acting Features Editor, Irish Times; Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist, IEEA and Columnist at the Business Post; Sarah Kelleher, CEO Lourdes Youth and Community Centre and Johnny Fallon, Strategy Director, Carr Communications and former member of the Fianna Fáil national executive.

The Mayor of Ennis is hailing plans for the largest ever private housing development in the county town as a mark of confidence in its future. Fianna Fáil Councillor, Clare Colleran Molloy says developers and investors have been attracted by the Ennis 2040 plan.

A former Mayor of Clare says the only solution to an illegal encampment in Sixmilebridge is to find the occupants a Council house. The individuals have been present at the town's train station since early last year. Independent Councillor PJ Ryan and Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan O'Callaghan have been speaking to Clare FM's Morning Focus.

Fionnán Sheehan talks to Eamon about the months ahead for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as the party leaders change positions making Leo Varadker the Taoiseach as Michael Martin becomes Tánaiste. Fionnán Sheehan is Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent.Recorded on 30th August 2022. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy.

A Clare Senator insists there will have to be significant interventions in the budget to assist people through the difficult period ahead. It follows an Oireachtas Energy Committee meeting, during which Eirgrid warned there's a "heightened risk" to Ireland's energy supplies this winter. Fianna Fáil Senator Timmy Dooley and Green Senator Róisín Garvey have been speaking on Clare FM's Morning Focus about the situation.

Muireann Lynch, Senior research officer with the ESRI, Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South

Cormac McQuinn, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, on political pressure on Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy.

Ivana Bacik, Leader of the Labour party, on controversy over Fianna Fáil Minister of State Robert Troy's property interests.

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP, discusses the energy supply crisis in Ireland.

Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray emerge from the misty miasma of August political coverage to tell Hugh what's going on in a number of stories: controversies over Fianna Fáil TD and Minister of State Robert Troy's declaration of property interests, problems at An Bord Pleanála, early speculation about potential budget measures and coping with the growing number of Ukrainian refugees in need of accommodation. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.