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Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan bring the story of Brian Cowen's ill-fated 2008-2011 government to its conclusion.Following Cowen's embarrassing appearance on Morning Ireland in late 2010, many in the country and within his own party gave up on him. For Cowen and Fianna Fáil, the writing was on the wall.But first, the country's worsening fiscal situation would lead to one of the lowest moments in Ireland's modern history. The events of November 2010 and the subsequent general election in 2011 would reshape Irish society and politics forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniú an séú la déag de mhí Lúnasa. Is mise Gwyneth Nic Aidicín Ní Loinsigh.D'fhógair iarrthóir uachtaránachta Fíne Gael, Mairéad McGuinness, ar an Déardaoin go bhfuil sí ag tarraingt amach as an bhfeachtas Uachtaránach. Dúradh nach cinneadh éasca ab ea ann ach tar éis tréimhse san ospidéal go bhfuil a sláinte curtha chun tús aici. I ráiteas an pháirtí tugadh tacaíocht di agus dúradh go mbuailfidh Comhairle Feidhmiúcháin Fíne Gael le chéile go luath leis an gcéad chéim eile a phleanáil, ach níl sé soiléir cé eile a rithfidh dóibh. Tá an TD Neamhspleách Catherine Connolly ó Ghaillimh Thiar ag báiliú tacaíocht ar an eite chlé, an t-aon iarrthóir anois tar éis feachtas a lainseáil agus leis an tacaíocht atá de dhíth chun ainmniúchán a bhaint amach. Níl sé soiléir an gcuirfidh Fianna Fáil iarrthóir ar aghaidh, tá plé inmheánach fós ar siúl ag Sinn Féin agus tá roinnt ainmneacha neamhspleácha sa chomhrá ach níl aon iarrthóir láidir le feiceáil fós. Críochnóidh téarma Mhichíl D. Uí hUigínn ar an 11 Samhain tar éis 14 bliain in oifig. Is dócha go mbeidh lá an toghcháin ag deireadh mhí Dheireadh Fómhair.Maraíodh ceathrar iriseoirí de chuid Al Jazeera in ionsaí beartaithe Iosraelach an tseachtain seo caite. Maraíodh seachtar san iomlán nuair a bhuail drón Iosraelach pobal lasmuigh d'ospidéal al-Shifa i gcathair Gaza a bhí ag tabhairt dídeán do na meáin. Maraíodh beirt chomhfhreagraithe; Anas al-Sharif agus Mohammed Qreiqeh, agus beirt cheamaradóirí; Ibrahim Zaher agus Mohammed Noufal. Bhí cáil ar Anas al-Sharif go háirithe mar ghuth láídir ó thús an chogaidh a chuir an fhírinne faoin uafás atá á dhéanamh ag Iosrael i nGaza ar stáitse domhanda. Is é an cogadh seo an cogadh is marfaí d'iriseoirí riamh, agus beagnach 270 iriseoir agus oibrí na meáin maraithe ag Iosreal ón 7 Deireadh Fomhair 2023. Sin níos mó ná gach iriseoir a maraíodh i ngach cogadh mór ón gCogadh Cathartha i Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá go dtí an lá atá inniú ann, curtha le chéile.Bhuaigh Gaillimh Cluiche Ceannais Camógaíochta na hÉireann an bhliain seo, tar éis cluiche drámatúil in aghaidh Chorcaí. Baineadh an bua amach ag an nóiméad deireanach le pointe ó Carrie Dolan, captaen na foirne, cúpla nóiméad tar éis cúl ó Chorcaigh a chuir an dá fhoireann ar comhscór. Is bua sceitimíneach é seo do Ghaillimh - bhuaigh Corcaigh an bhliain seo caite ina gcoinne arís agus bhí “three in a row” á lorg acu i mbliana. Seo an cúigiú bua den chomórtas do Ghaillimh, an triú ceann faoi bhainistiú Cathal Murray. *Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISiarrthóir uachtaránachta - presidential candidateComhairle Feidhmiúcháin - Executive Councilcomhfhreagraithe - correspondentsceamaradóirí - camera operatorscomhscór - even scores, drawbua sceitimíneach - exciting win

The surprise withdrawal from the presidential election race of Fine Gael candidate Mairead McGuinness on health grounds has introduced even more uncertainty to an already unpredictable contest. On today's podcast Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to assess the state of the campaign. Who will Fine Gael choose to replace McGuinness on their ticket? When will Fianna Fáil nominate a candidate? Would Dr Tony Holohan's Covid record be an asset or a liability if he decided to run? Could McGuinness's withdrawal carry downsides for independent candidate Catherine Connolly? And who exactly is Gareth Sheridan? The panel also pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including an emotional preview of Oasis at Croke Park, a review of the pro golfers appearing in Happy Gilmore 2 and a dispatch from a small Welsh town that hit the jackpot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central // Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central // Alison O'Connor, journalist and commentator // Ellen Coyne, Political correspondent with The Irish Times

Marc O'Driscoll, North-East Correspondent, reports on the Standards in Public Office Commission finding that former Meath Fianna Fáil county councillor Tommy Reilly contravened public ethics legislation

Are we doing enough in terms of AI? And is our government really prepared for the monumental shifts set to happen as more and more companies use AI?Well, what about the idea of positioning Ireland as an ‘AI island' of expertise? This is something that is being proposed by Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, who is Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence. He joins Seán to discuss.

Brian Cowen became Taoiseach in 2008, just as Ireland's economy was going into free-fall. For the next three years he struggled to lead the country through some of its darkest days, with public opinion quickly souring against him and Fianna Fáil. In a new three-part series from The Irish Times Inside Politics podcast, Hugh Linehan and Pat Leahy look back at how Cowen became Taoiseach and his short, turbulent time in power. The podcast follows his early promise as the heir to an Offaly Fianna Fáil dynasty, through his rise to power and his doomed attempts to fix the banking crisis and the chaotic end of his political career. Parts two and three will be published on Wednesday August 13th and Monday August 18th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fianna Fáil TD Peter 'Chap' Cleere joins Anna Daly for Anton Savage to discuss why coverage and attendance for women's sport still lags behind the men's games, even on All-Ireland final weekend.Listen here.

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil MEP Midlands-North West // Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal // Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times // Louise Burne, Political Correspondent Irish Examiner

Bertie Ahern has emerged as a potential Fianna Fáil candidate for the upcoming presidential election. He joins Ian on Gift Grub to talk strategy!

The chairperson of the Policing and Community Safety Authority has described as "shocking" a report which shows that a substantial number of gardaí assigned to Roads Policing are not doing their jobs and have no interest in doing them. The Garda Commissioner has promised to publish the Crowe Report which also shows that gardaí who were not carrying out their duties did not care that they were being monitored, and that their managers were not dealing with the problem. Drew Harris called their actions "brazen and contemptuous" and the report's conclusions "sobering". The disturbing details in the report emerged on the day that the gardaí launched another of its road safety campaigns. An independent review of roads policing was launched after a garda whistleblower informed garda headquarters that a substantial number of the gardaí tasked with policing the roads were not doing their jobs. For more on this, Derrick Lynch was joined by Fianna Fáil Cllr Clare Colleran Molloy's who's brother was killed in an accident and Helga Himmelsbach, Ballyvaughan resident, whose husband Jeremiah O'Connor lost his life when his motorcycle collided with the car of a French tourist in July of last year.

It's hoped the recent addition of a major European business hub to Shannon Airport's route offering will encourage more carriers to expand in Clare. From next April, Lufthansa subsidiary, Discover Airlines will be running a twice weekly service to Frankurt, Germany. It's hoped the route will target holiday makers, businesspeople and will add convenience to connecting flyers. Meelick Deputy Cathal Crowe who's also Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson on Aviation says efforts are ongoing to expand to Brazil and Poland.

As the government continues with plans to develop a new state-led LNG reserve as a vital, temporary measure to ensure Ireland's energy security, environmental campaigners, including Friends of the Earth, sharply criticise the plan. To discuss this Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher and Jerry Mac Evilly, campaigns director with Friends of the Earth.

It's part two of our summer Ask Me Anything, with the panel tackling questions sent to politicspodcast@irishtimes.com by listeners. Hugh, Pat, Jack, Ellen and Cormac address topics from disapora voting rights to the lack of representation of migrant communities in Dáil Eireann, the meaning of populism and the efficiency of government spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Social Democrats have criticised the Government's proposal to raise the size limit for cabins or garden homes to 45 sq.m, calling it a "half-baked plan" to relocate people into what they describe as "glorified garden sheds." The Cabinet was informed that a public consultation on the proposal to increase the permitted size for such structures to 45 sq.m will launch today. This is larger than the original suggested upper limit of 40 sq.m. Under current rules, an extension to the rear of a property is exempt from planning once it is 40 sq.m and is attached to the property. Under the plan, the units must comply with building regulations while the size of the residual private garden space of 25 sq.m must be retained and set back from boundary walls. To discuss this further, Derrick Lynch was joined by Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State and Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Shannon TD.

Should summer Gaeltacht courses be mandatory for school kids? Minister Helen McEntee has been asked to consider this by Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson for Education Ryan O'Meara, who said he is concerned whether we are addressing improving and increasing the presence of the Irish language.Joining guest host Mandy Johnston to discuss this is Fianna Fáil's Spokesperson for Education, Ryan O'Meara, and by Cúla4 Presenter, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· With Independent TD Catherine Connolly and former MEP Mairead McGuinness having declared their candidacy, there will now be at least two names in the race for the Áras. But with no sign yet of a clear candidate for Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin, are any of the potential names currently being discussed likely to gain party support? · Fianna Fáil's Niall Collins would be 'very uncomfortable' with a one-size-fits-all approach to a blanket VAT cut for the hospitality sector, given that luxury and five-star hotels would benefit from a measure they don't necessarily need. Some Fine Gael Ministers are unhappy with Mr Collins for criticising a policy that would help support entry-level jobs in rural Ireland. · And as the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, urgency around the Occupied Territories Bill increases. The inclusion of services is still the big question given the huge potential knock-on effects for some businesses here. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· A new exhibition exploring the legacy of the Magdalene Laundries, fifty years since the release of Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, and Joe Canning's take on Tipperary's triumph in the All-Ireland hurling final against Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare // Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party Leader and TD for Dublin West // Claire Scott, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times // Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at St. Vincent de Paul

Jonathan Turner, Chief Executive of the UK Lawyers for Israel; and Shay Brennan, a member of the foreign affairs committee and Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown.

2005 – Twenty Years OnNext Monday one of the most historic and transformative events in the Irish Peace Process took place. Twenty years ago on the 28 July 2005 the IRA issued a statement which ended its decades long armed struggle. In its statement the IRA said: "The leadership of Óglaigh na hÉireann has formally ordered an end to the armed campaign. This will take effect from 4pm this afternoon.  All IRA units have been ordered to dump arms. All Volunteers have been instructed to assist the development of purely political and democratic programmes through exclusively peaceful means. Volunteers must not engage in any other activities whatsoever.”The IRA leadership also said that it had authorised its representative to engage with the IICD (Independent International Commission on Decommissioning) to “complete the process to verifiably put its arms beyond use in a way which will further enhance public confidence.” This was confirmed two months later on the 26 September by the Commission.The IRA initiative opened up opportunities for progress.Peace processes are by their very nature challenging and difficult. They frequently fail. Many of the wars of the 1960s and 70's were a response to the colonial occupation and exploitation of native peoples by colonial powers.  Africa saw many examples of these. Some conflicts went on into the 1980s and 90s. Algeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe (then Rhodesia), Angola, Mozambique, and others, including in Asia the Vietnam War and in the Middle East the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian territories. The South African peace process brought an end to apartheid and witnessed the election of Nelson Mandela as President of that country in 1994. In our own place our peace process brought an end to decades of conflict and heralded processes of change.Today, in a world still bedevilled by wars, the Irish Peace Process is frequently held up internationally as an example of a peace process that is working.  The governments occasionally try to root it in the Anglo-Irish Agreement of 1985. But the truth is that it started in the 1970s when Republicans began to claim back the word ‘Peace.'A Welcome Electoral ChangeThe decision, announced last week by the British government, that it will be lowering the voting age to those aged 16 and 17, is a welcome move. There is already widespread support for a reduction in the voting age. Last September the Assembly backed a Sinn Féin motion calling for this change. In the South the policy has received widespread cross-party support from Sinn Féin, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, The Green Party, The Labour Party, Social Democrats, People Before Profit, and many Independents.The London government is focussed on the 2029 Westminster election but the North will have local government and Assembly elections in 2027. The focus now must be on ensuring that the necessary legislative steps are taken to ensure that 16 and 17 year olds can vote in those elections.Updating the electoral register and ensuring that this new tranche of young voters have suitable identification, will be a big job of work but with political will it can be done. It would also send entirely the wrong message to future voters if the 2027 deadline is missed.Legislating for young people to have the right to vote is the right thing to do. All parties in the North, with the exception of the DUP, support changing the voting rules. Young people should have the right to vote on decisions that impact on their lives, including voting for a united Ireland.Gaels le Cheile In Conversation with Peter CanavanMonday 28th July, 7:30pm - Naomh Eoin CLG Corrigan Park

Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County // Pat Crotty, Chief Executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland.

Cathal Haughey, Fianna Fáil Councillor for Howth–Malahide Paul O'Brien, Labour Party Councillor for Wicklow Erika Doyle, Green Councillor for Bray East and Cathaoirleach of Bray Municipal District

There is currently no practical driver training or test for tractors in Ireland. Paul Daly, a Fianna Fáil Senator and farmer, is calling for this to change, and joins Seán to discuss.

The final elements of the €200 billion National Development Plan have been agreed and published earlier today, with the Government setting out how we will invest in all our infrastructure for the next 10 years.So how will the €200 billion be spent?Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Reform and Digitalisation, Fianna Fáil Deputy Leader and TD for Dublin City West, Jack Chambers, joins Kieran to discuss.

Deputy Michael Cahill says he’s been told of the addition of two services from Killarney to Dublin Heuston, at 8.20 and 9.15am on Sunday. According to the Fianna Fáil TD there will be two additional services from Heuston Station to Tralee's Casement Station, at 8.10pm and 8.50pm, as well as one additional service to Killarney from Dublin at 7.50pm.

The Dáil broke for its summer recess ahead of the weekend. TDs won't return to the chamber until the middle of September. Proceedings in the chamber led to heated debate between opposition and Government on the cost of living on the last day, as you heard in our news last week. So how has the Government done in its first 59 days it sat in the Dáil? To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by, Timmy Dooley, Tulla-based Fianna Fáil Minister of State and Donna McGettigan, Shannon-based Sinn Féin TD.

Residents of Miltown Malbay are said to be concerned about the activities of casual traders in the area during the Willie Clancy Week. Fianna Fáil Councillor Shane Talty has raised a motion at this week's West Clare Municipal District meeting seeking a review of casual trading byelaws. It's understood that locals have complained about the way in which food trucks and stalls are conducting their business. Councillor Talty says the proximity of traders to people's homes and their impact on road safety are among the issues being raised.

Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan-Jones join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics: · The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll shows Sinn Féin on 22 per cent (down four), with Fianna Fáil on 22 per cent (no change) and Fine Gael on 17 per cent (up one). Given just 14% of voters feel Government is successfully tackling the country's problems, do Sinn Féin need to find a new strategy in order to stimulate support? · One of the most notable findings of the poll is the clear growth potential around the Independents (up five) and new conservative parties like Aontú. · The poll also shows that support for the Occupied Territories Bill is softening with voters as just one-fifth of voters (20 per cent) say the Bill should be passed quickly, with a further 14 per cent saying its scope should be expanded and it should be passed quickly. The Bill, which would ban trade in goods with the occupied Palestinian territories, is due before the Dáil in the autumn. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The plans to lower the UK voting age to 16, the Epstein Files present a new crisis for Donald Trump, and can Tipperary triumph in the All-Ireland hurling final against Cork? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 18ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1970 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh an phraghas de bheoir agus biotáille chun dul suas. I 1991 fuair duine 380 míle punt de bharr gur chúisigh duine iad go raibh siad ag gadaíocht siopa. I 1980 bhí iarthar an chontae cóireáilte mar choilíneacht lobhar. I 1991 dhiúltaigh Fianna Fáil iomaíocht d'achainí do chathaoirleach an chomhairle. Sin Bryan Adams le Everything I Do I Do It For You – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1991. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1992 phós Bobby Brown agus Whitney Houston ina eastát I New Jersey. Chaith sí gúna leis an chostas 40 míle dollar. Bhí daoine ann cosúil le Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle agus Freddie Jackson. Rinne sí iarratas ar cholscaradh I 2006. I 2001 tháinig an bhanna cheoil Kiss amach le táirge eile darbh ainm Kiss Kasket. Bhí sé cónra le haghaidh de na baill den bhanna ceoil air, bhí an lógó Kiss air agus na bhfocail Kiss Forever air. Fuair giotáraí Dimebag Darrell ón bhanna ceoil Pantera bás I 2004 agus fuair sé ceann agus cuireadh é faoi thalamh. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Nelson Mandela san Afraic Theas I 1918 agus rugadh aisteoir Kristen Bell I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1980 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 18th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1970: the price of beer and spirits were to be increased sharply. 1991: there was a £380,000 award for shoplifting slur which shocked stores. 1980: west clare was treated like a leper colony. 1991: fianna fail refused opposition plea for council chair. That was Bryan Adams with (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – the biggest song on this day in 1991 Onto music news on this day In 1992 Bobby Brown married Whitney Houston at her New Jersey estate who was dressed in a $40,000 Marc Bouwer wedding gown. Those in attendance included Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Freddie Jackson. After years of making tabloid headlines, she would file for divorce in September, 2006. 2001 Kiss added another product to their ever-growing merchandising universe: the "Kiss Kasket." The coffin featured the faces of the four founding members of the band, the Kiss logo and the words "Kiss Forever." Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was buried in one after he was shot and killed on-stage in Dec 2004 And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Nelson Mandela was born in South Africa in 1918 and actress Kristen Bell was born in America on this day in 1980 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon Galway and spokesperson for Health, Dr. Martin Daly, is calling for a full ban on sunbeds, warning they pose a serious and immediate risk to public health. Dr Martin explained by to Newstalk Breakfast.

Joining Pat this morning to this week's Friday Forum was Shane Moynihan TD, Dublin Mid-West, Fianna Fáil, Claire Kerrane TD, Spokesperson on Children, Disability and Equality, Roscommon-Galway, Sinn Féin and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Deir an Teachta Connolly, go bhfuil sé dóchasach go mbeidh laghdú ar na táillí tríú leibhéal ó mhí Mheán Fómhair na bliana seo, ach nach bhfuil a fhios aige fós cé mhéad de laghdú a bheas i gceist.

Dr. Martin Daly, Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health and Disability and TD for Roscommon–Galway

Fianna Fáil's Sean Fleming, Chairman of the new Oireachtas Committee on Infrastructure, discusses a report published today on requirements needed in order to deliver a revised national development plan.

Fianna Fáil senator Paul Daly spoke to Jerry about his call for dog owners to have to take a theory test before they get a licence.

A heavy goods vehicle driver in Clare has to replace his mirrors at least twice a year due to obstructions from overgrown vegetation. Kilmurry Fianna Fáil Councillor and Owner of O'Callaghan Fuels, Alan O'Callaghan has called for roadside hedges to be exempt from the wildlife act in order to combat a serious road safety hazard. Clare County Council will now write to the Department of the Environment to see what can be done. Clare FM's Daragh Dolan was speaking with Councillor O'Callaghan. Meanwhile, councillors, farmers and hauliers across the county have voiced their discontent over the restrictions of the wildlife act and the window for hedge cutting on road safety. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Pat Burke, Whitegate Fine Gael Councillor and Joe Killeen, Corofin Fianna Fail Councillor.

A Cork City Councillor has claimed Ireland is becoming “a cold place for Catholics and Christians” after Cork city councillors voted to consider a renaming process for Bishop Lucey Park. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Terry Shannon, Fianna Fáil Cllr for Cork City council and South–East area.

Is Dáil Eireann serving the Irish public or is it too often a forum for performative antics? Are elected representatives serious about tackling the key issues facing young people?Three first-time TDs - Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Kiera Keogh, Fine Gael TD for Mayo, and Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, - join The Last Word to reflect on their first Dáil term and discuss what more needs to be done to create a better future for those in their 20s and 30s in Ireland.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ellen Coyne and Harry McGee join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics: · When Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald was asked on Monday if she was ruling herself out of this year's contest to succeed Michael D Higgins, she replied, “we're not ruling anything in or anything out.” But could a tilt at the presidency be a potential career-ender for Mary Lou?· Elsewhere, those ruling themselves firmly in include Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly, who says she plans to launch her presidential election bid next week. The veteran Donegal TD Pat the Cope Gallagher says he is considering seeking Fianna Fáil nomination to run, but Fine Gael's Seán Kelly has ruled himself out, with Mairead McGuinness now widely expected to seek Áras election.· The Occupied Territories Bill is now undergoing pre-legislative scrutiny. The big question remains whether the proposed bill will include services along with the prohibition of trade in goods with Israeli companies operating in the illegally occupied Palestinian territories. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The throwaway lyrics of Oasis, the social cohesion of the July 12th bonfires, and when crying in public is the natural thing to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County // Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow // Ellen Coyne, Political correspondent with The Irish Times // Mary Regan, Political Editor with the Irish Independent

The District Court has refused an application by Killorglin publicans for an exemption which would allow them remain open until 3am at Puck Fair next month. Jerry spoke to Fianna Fáil TD Michael Cahill.

There's been an accusation that "democracy wasn't let happen" at a meeting of Ennis's elected representatives. At this week's Ennis Muncipal District meeting, Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan called for a vote on the removal of proposals for the reduction of two-lane access to the county town's orbital roads from the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan, after his motion on the matter received unanimous support. Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, denied the request however, claiming it couldn't be allowed as public consultation is still ongoing. Councillor O'Callaghan says he can't understand the decision.

As you've been hearing in our news bulletins, there's been an accusation that democracy hasn't been upheld at a meeting of Ennis's elected representatives. Tense exchanges took place during this week's Ennis Municipal District meeting where residents and business owners flooded the public viewing gallery to observe a discussion about the Draft Ennis Local Transport Plan. After a motion tabled by Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom O'Callaghan calling for the removal of proposals to reduce two-lane access to Carmody Street, Mill Road, Clare Road, Clonroad, Lifford Road and Highfield Park received unanimous support, the Clarecastle representative asked for a vote on the matter. This request was denied by Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, however, who stated that it couldn't go to a vote as public consultation is ongoing. This was met with fierce opposition from Councillor O'Callaghan as well as Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle and members of the public in the gallery. Clare FM's Seán Lyons was at the meeting and spoke to local businessman Michael Barry who was one of those in attendance. Meanwhile, a local community group is lending its support to the Ennis Local Transport Plan, saying “Ennis Can't Stay Stuck in the Past”. Better Ennis, which advocates for healthier town centres, and active and public transport for all ages and abilities has robustly defended many of the proposed interventions that they believe will make the town a much healthier and attractive place to live and work. For more on this, Alan Morrissey was joined by Gearóid Mahon and Síle Ginanne from Better Ennis.

Jerry spoke to the newly elected Cathaoirleach for the Kenmare Municipal District, Fianna Fáil councillor Norma Moriarty.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 7ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1989 bhí na Daonlathaithe ag iarradh dhá shuíochán sa chomh-aireacht chun idirbheartaíocht a bheith acu le Fianna Fáil. I 2000 bhí scoilt sa chomhar creidmheasa de bharr go raibh chostas 30 milliún níos mó ar plean a bhí acu do na ríomhaire. I 1972 bhí Cill Chaoi laghdaithe chuig stádas sráidbhaile portach. I 1989 bhí imní ann mar go raibh ganntanas de shagairt ann sa chontae. Sin Eminem le The Real Slim Shady – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2000. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1969 rinne George Harrison taifead ar a amhrán nua Here Comes The Sun le Paul McCartney agus Ringo Starr ag Abbey Road I Londain. Ní raibh John Lennon ann de bharr go raibh sé I dtimpiste carr san Alban. I 2003 tháinig sé amach go rinne Britney Spears 500 míle dollar brabús tar éis a dhíol sí a tí in LA. Cheannaigh sí an tí do 1.8 milliún dollar I 2001 agus dhíol sí é do 2.3 milliún dollar. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh drumadóir Ashton Irwin san Astráil I 1994 agus rugadh amhránaí Richard Starkey (Ringo Starr) sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1940 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 7th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1989: two seats in the cabinet were a absolute must for the progressive democrats in negotiations with fianna fail. 2000: credit union rift as computer plan costed £30 million extra. 1972: kilkee was being reduced to bog village status. 1989: the shortage of priests raised concern. That was Eminem with The Real Slim Shady – the biggest song on this day in 2000 Onto music news on this day In 1969 George Harrison recorded his new song 'Here Comes the Sun' with just two other Beatles, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr at Abbey Road in London. John Lennon was absent recovering from a car crash in Scotland. 2003 It was reported that Britney Spears had made $500,000 profit after selling her 5 bedroom home in Los Angeles. The singer had paid £1.8m for the house 2 years ago and sold for £2.3m. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – drummer Ashton Irwin was born in Australia in 1994 and musician Richard Starkey aka Ringo Starr was born in the UK on this day in 1940 and this is one of his songs I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The drive to inject some impetus into the Irish presidential race has not yielded anything of note just yet with the starter pistol not expected to sound until Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael, and Sinn Féin nominate their candidates. · The Coalition remains divided over Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless's recent assertion that the student contribution could increase by as much as €1,000 next year for third-level students. · The pause on Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs is almost up – is there a plan in place to keep Ireland's pain to a minimum?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The puffins of Rathlin Island, the digital revolution that didn't turn out as expected, and how the wedding of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez destroyed quiet luxury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá doiléireacht faoi an ainmneoidh Fianna Fáil aon iarrthóir le seasamh mar iarrthóir do thoghchán na hUachtaránachta.

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South; and Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin; on EU climate funding.

Joe Mag Raollaigh, Political Coverage Editor, outlines what is due to come before Cabinet as ministers await an update on US-EU tariff talks.

Suim aice a bheith ina hiarrthóir ag Fianna Fáil i dtoghchán na huachtaránachta.