Podcast appearances and mentions of fianna fail

More than 55 thousand people have formally registered their objection to being considered organ donors when they die. New laws mean people are automatically considered donors unless they opt out. So far, 55,241 people have chosen to do this. The figures were provided by the HSE to Fianna Fail's Cormac Devlin following a parliamentary question. To go into this in more detail, Alan Morrissey was joined live on the line by Clare representative of the Irish Kidney Association Board of Directors and organ recipient, Sharon Fitzgerald. Image (c) Irish Kidney Association

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Tuesday, 28th October 2025) 9am-10am Election of Catherine Connolly as President: Mayor of Galway City Reaction  Mary Coughlan on Catherine Connolly Election  The presidential election has thrown up a number of questions for the Government parties.   10am-11am What now for Fianna Fail post Presidential Election Debacle?  SPORTS REVIEW with OLLIE TURNER  GARDA SLOT with KEVIN FARRELLY  11am-12pm Think Smart Cyber events  HELEN MANNION -  EVERGREEN

Sarah Carey reflected on the election of Catherine Connolly as President and the fallout for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Andrew Milne, PRO of St Margaret's Celtic Supporters Club and editor of the club fanzine "More Than 90 Minutes", offered his thoughts on the sudden departure of manager Brendan Rodgers. Dr Sarah Cleary the Queen of Halloween told us that October 31st is her Christmas! With hurricane Melissa about to roar, Emeritus Professor John Sweeney is bound for COP30 in Brazil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Times, assesses the political landscape following the Presidential result.

Consultant Tony O'Brien reflected on the Presidential PR debacle the campaign has been for Fianna Fail and Fine Gael. Kevin McCann's family orchards between Tullyallen and Slane are yielding bumper crops of Gala apples. Dr Kate McCann advised of preparing well for good health in late autumn and early winter. While Fr Paddy Rushe is looking for support for essential works at his ancient churches in Monasterboice parish. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach spoke to Shane this morning on the middle east, the Presidency and his own disappointment at not being the Fianna Fail candidate.

Bertie Ahern, former Taoiseach spoke to Shane this morning on the middle east, the Presidency and his own disappointment at not being the Fianna Fail candidate.

On this morning's show... The long-awaited opening of the 50 bed Nursing Home in Nenagh is happening from 11 am this morning, Deputy Ryan O'Meara of Fianna Fail will join us Listeners on various topics Superintendent Eddie Golden ahead of Halloween. Enjoy the outdoors in winter with Tom Ban. All of the above and much more.

It was Micheál Martin's worst week in the job as leader of Fianna Fáil and it began on late on Sunday evening when the party's campaign for the presidency imploded. Its candidate Jim Gavin resigned following media reports that, 16 years ago, a tenant had accidentally overpaid him by €3,300 and despite repeated requests, the former military man and presidential hopeful had refused to return it.The failure to repay a debt – and a landlord's debt at that – had caused a sensation when news of it was reported on Friday.Gavin was Martin's man – his “celebrity” non-party pick announced after a summer of speculation.But from his first outing it was clear that he lacked the charisma and communication skills that are baseline requirements in any political campaign. And for a celebrity candidate he was remarkably unknown.Many in Martin's party were simply puzzled by his choice while also being angry at a process in which they felt sidelined.Wednesday provided a new twist when the tenant outed himself on his popular crime podcast as Niall Donald, deputy editor of the Sunday World.Then on Wednesday evening before a five-hour parliamentary party meeting, a shaken Martin apologised for the disaster which has left party members furious and embarrassed.So how did Micheál Martin get here; how did he make this massive misstep in choosing Gavin and has he set the clock ticking on the end of his career leading Fianna Fáil.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where now for Micheál Martin?The decision by Fianna Fáil Presidential candidate Jim Gavin to withdraw from the contest means the race is now between Independent Catherine Connolly and Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys.But what of the man who asked Gavin to stand? Suffice to say I am not a supporter of Micheál Martin. There is nothing personal in this. I have seen at close quarters how he works and I am not impressed. How Fianna Fáil responds to this debacle which its leader landed it in will determine how it faces into the future. Because the process by which Jim Gavin became the Fianna Fail candidate says more about Fianna Fáil and how Micheál Martin runs it than anything else. No leader can ignore or disregard the views of grassroots or other activists. Diktat may keep a leader in place if he has the guile and resilience to survive. But for what purpose?  Especially for a party which is proclaims itself to be republican. Micheál's instinct will be to brazen it out. But he can only do that if the party lets him. And that risks the party completely losing its sense of itself.Mr. Martins negative approach to the Good Friday Agreement and the Unity Referendum it provides for amounts to a refusal to fulfil his obligations under the Good Friday Agreement, the Irish Constitution and Fianna Fáil's own aims and objectives.The Orange and the Green. Another friend of mine died last week. An Orangeman, Ian Milne. He was also an undertaker. I met Ian in 2003 in Dublin Castle when he spoke at The Forum for Peace and Reconciliation. I thought it was a very good initiative by him in an effort to find a resolution of the Drumcree stand-off caused when the Portadown Orangemen refused to accept a ruling by the Parades Commission preventing them from marching down Garvaghy Road. After the event we bumped into each other in the Men's Room. In those days Men's Rooms were the main venue for the many first informal off the record words between me and some unionists. I told him that Sinn Féin would talk to the Orange if that would be helpful.  Ian was very friendly although he was at pains to tell me that he wouldn't reveal at that time that he talked to me. Eventually we did do the meeting with some Portadown Orangemen. It was in Conway Mill and while it didn't resolve the issues it was a very worthwhile and informative discussion. It's good to talk. And to listen. Ian was also in dialogue with Seán Murray for over twenty years as part of their efforts to advance reconciliation. 

The Taoiseach has been apologising to his party faithful over the handling of the presidential election campaign. Micheál Martin addressed the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party last night, to answer questions over the exit of Jim Gavin from the race on Sunday. The Fianna Fail leader told the meeting he can 'sometimes get things wrong,' adding he was 'devastated' by Jim Gavin's hasty withdrawal. Some within Fianna Fáil are calling for change. On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey discussed this issue with FF councillor Alan O'Callaghan and FF councillor Rita McInerney. Photo (c) Fianna Fáil

A Fianna Fail meeting being held tonight is expected to focus on its calamitous Presidential election campaign and the handling of the news that Jim Gavin owed over €3k to an ex-tenant. Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports from the Dáil.

What was Jim Gavin thinking? What was going through his head when he decided he would like to be Fianna Fail's candidate for president.On Free State today Joe talks about the conversations he has had with Jim Gavin and why he was a good man, going for the wrong role with the wrong people. Joe and Dion look at what brought Gavin down and why the campaign was doomed even before the weekend revelations. And Dion reveals the secret of Catherine Connolly's success at keepy uppies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fianna Fail's presidential candidate Jim Gavin's sensational withdrawal from the presidential race has plunged Fianna Fáil into crisis. There's dismay among party backbenchers, anger at Taoiseach Micheal Martin, and uncertainty over what kind of presidential election race we now have. Earlier today, Jack Horgan Jones and Ellen Coyne talked to Hugh Linehan on our sister podcast Inside Politics about the affair. In the News will be back with another regular episode tomorrow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late last night Fianna Fail's candidate for president, Jim Gavin withdrew from the presidential election. It followed reporting in Saturday Irish Independent, that Mr Gavin was overpaid rent to the tune of 3,000euros due to a banking clerical error, which Mr Gavin did not return.Speaking to Pat this morning was Fionnán Sheahan who broke the story this weekend.

Fianna Fail candidate Jim Gavin has written to social media companies to demand action in response to “smears” posted about him online. To discuss this Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne and Labour's Alan Kelly who are both members of the Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport.

Jerry speaks to the Minister of State at the Department of Climate, Environment and Energy with special responsibility for the Marine, Fianna Fail’s Timmy Dooley. The National Designated Maritime Area Plan (DMAP) for Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) proposal and the accompanying Public Participation Statement (PPS) were published on Friday. He outlines a strategic plan to develop offshore renewable energy resources off Ireland’s coast.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports that Jim Gavin will be Fianna Fail's candidate in the election to be President of Ireland in just over 6 weeks time. Richard Moore, former political advisor and public relations strategist, assesses Jim Gavin's chances of winning the presidential election.

Day of high political drama has ended with former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin as Fianna Fail's candidate for next month's Presidential Election. Barry Lenihan was in Leinster House for some party reaction to today's vote.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Disgust as hundreds of bottles and cans removed from Galway city canal    The new CEO of Galway Simon Community joins us as child homelessness reaches record high   Ballymacward woman with dyspraxia speaks about managing her condition   10am-11am Parents in Furbo say progress on safe routes to school doesn't go far enough    Caution urged as High Tide Warning in place this week   As fundraising continues for a pupil of Tirellan NS who suffered a catastrophic brain bleed in February we speak to his father   Fianna Fail cllrs in Loughrea put colours to the mast for the underdog candidate as the nomination process for President is finalised later   11am-12pm Cartoon Fest kicks off today in Galway City and Inis Oirr   We hear about a defence forces adventure challenge for silver gaisce award   Music Mornings - Finghin Collins joins us live in studio 

Heather Humphreys begins her campaign, the joust for the Fianna Fail nomination continues, Sinn Féin accused of dithering by Labour whose leader is standing by Catherine Connolly. All the while independents continue the hunt for a nomination

Jim Gavin is expected to formally announce his intention to seek the Fianna Fail nomination for the Presidential Election over the coming days, with the backing of the Taoiseach. However, some Government ministers are expected to instead vote for MEP Billy Kelleher. Meanwhile, former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern is also wading in.

Disparate political wings of Catherine Connolly's campaign, Sinn Féin's decision process, intrigue over a Fianna Fail candidate and Heather Humphreys closes on the FG ticket

Independent candidate Nick Delahanty launched his presidential bid yesterday, claiming if he gets on the ballot he won't come last. Fianna Fail still haven't put a candidate forward, Jim Gavin in the frame for them but does he want it? Billy Kelleher won't rule himself out of the race to the Áras continues. Sean Defoe, Host of the 'Let Me Explain' podcast. Political Correspondent for Newstalk brings us the latest on the race.

Former Dublin manager Jim Gavin has been heavily linked to becoming the Fianna Fail candidate for the upcoming race to the Aras. Bertie Ahern, Paschal Donohoe and Davy Fitzgerald all chat to Ian about this breaking political GAA story.

It's been reported that former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin has been courted by Fianna Fail as a possible presidential candidate. Irish editor for The Independent, Fionnan Sheehan, joins Kieran to discuss.

With two months until the Presidential Election, there is still just one candidate (Catherine Connolly) in the field while we await Fine Gael's choice. But what about Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil? We hear from Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne; former deputy head of press for Sinn Fein, Siobhan Fenton; and then analysis from the Irish Times' Harry McGee.

Here's part two of three on Éamon de Valera, released on the day of Collins 103rd anniversary. In this episode we cover Dev's part in the Civil War, the creation of Fianna Fail in the '20s, and his wild political run in the '30s. If you want to hear this episode without ads, or to listen to our related bonus content, you can do so by following this link to ⁠⁠Headstuff+⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here's part two of three on Éamon de Valera, released on the day of Collins 103rd anniversary. In this episode we cover Dev's part in the Civil War, the creation of Fianna Fail in the '20s, and his wild political run in the '30s. If you want to hear this episode without ads, or to listen to our related bonus content, you can do so by following this link to ⁠⁠Headstuff+⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Lowth, reporter, hears from Fianna Fáil representatives about what the party should do for the presidential election campaign

Fianna Fail will make a decision on the Presidency by the end of the month, according to the Taoiseach. The party can opt to run its own candidate or support an external person. Independent TD Catherine Connolly and businessman Gareth Sheridan are the only other candidates to officially launch a bid for the Áras, however Fine Gael's Heather Humphreys and Sean Kelly have announced their intentions to join the race. Sinn Fein has yet to outline its position, but it's understood the party's preference is to run its own candidate. Taoiseach Micheál Martin says he won't be speculating until he meets with party members. To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by Ireland South Fine Gael MEP, Sean Kelly, who has announced his intention to join the race. Meanwhile, we heard earlier from the Taoiseach that Fianna Fail will make a decision on the Presidency by the end of the month. This follows calls from the party's MEP, Billy Kelleher, for an urgent meeting to figure out what's going on. He said he had written to the Cathaoirleach asking him to convene a meeting. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Billy Kelleher, Ireland South Fianna Fail MEP.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 5ú lá de mí Lúnasa, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1973 tharrtháil triúir buachaillí óga tar éis a síobadh a bháid innill ó thalamh agus mhúch an t- inneall den bhád. I 1988 d'fhostaigh na hospidéil sa tír 2 mhíle altraí sealadach. I 2000 tháinig sé amach nach mbeadh an t-ainm O'Kennedy ar an pháipéar ballóide don chéad uair ó 1965. Bhí tuairimíocht ann go raibh Orla O'Kennedy chun dul chuig Fianna Fáil tar éis an nuacht go raibh a athair Michael chun seas síos ach chuir sí na ráflaí chuig an leaba. I 2010 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh post nua I gCaiseal de bharr go raibh siad ag tógáil stáisiún peitril nua le hionad mearbhia ann. Bhí an stáisiún peitril Topaz chun a bheith ag Waller's Lot agus bhí McDonald's chun a bheith ann chomh maith. Sin Los Del Rio le Macarena – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1996. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1984 chan Bruce Springsteen cheolchoirm 1 amach as 10 ag The Meadowlands I New Jersey chun an teacht abhaile den turas Born In The USA a mharcáil. I 2007 rinne 12 duine tástáil DNA mar go raibh siad ag rá go raibh amhránaí James Brown a athair agus tháinig sé amach go raibh ar a laghad beirt acu ag insint na fírinne. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Louis Walsh in Éirinn I 1952 agus rugadh asiteoir Jesse Williams I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. 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 5th of August, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1973: 3 young boys were rescues and brought back to safety after their motorboat drifted away from land when their engine cut out. 1988: Irish hospitals employed 2,000 temporary nurses. 2000 -For the first time since 1965, the O'Kennedy name will not appear on the ballot paper for the next general election. The speculation of Orla O'Kennedy would go seek the Fianna Fail nomination in the wake of her father Michael's recent decision to stand down next time around, vanished.  2010 - CASHEL was set for a major jobs boost with the construction of a new petrol service station and major fast food outlet. Topaz had plans for a new petrol service station at Waller's Lot, Cashel, which will also run in partnership with a McDonald's restaurant.  That was Los Del Rio with Macarena – the biggest song on this day in 1996 Onto music news on this day In 1984 Bruce Springsteen played the first of ten nights at the Meadowlands in New Jersey to mark the homecoming of the Born in the USA Tour. 2007 DNA testing on about a dozen people who claimed late soul star James Brown was their father revealed that at least two of them were telling the truth. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Louis Walsh was born in Ireland in 1952 and actor Jesse Williams was born in America on this day in 1981 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Radio Kerry journalist Breda Forrest was in South Kerry yesterday for the State commemoration to mark Daniel O’Connell’s 250th birthday. You’ll hear from the Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Minister for Arts and Culture Patrick O'Donovan, as well as the actor Declan McCarthy. Breda also spoke to former Minister for Justice and Ceann Comhairle John O'Donoghue, Kerry County Councillor Dan McCarthy and Fianna Fail MEP Billy Kelleher. Breda also spoke to Cathoirleach of Seanad Eireann, Fianna Fail senator Mark Daly who commented about the protest at the event organised by South Kerry Friends of Palestine, and you will also hear the Catholic Bishop of Kerry Dr Ray Browne.

Fianna Fail councillor Niall Kelleher is the new postmaster of Dingle.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 13ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 chuaigh an costas maireachtála suas agus chuaigh sé thar an dara chéim. I 1997 bhí an rialtas chun faigh le huacht eacnamaíocht a mbeadh chun fás níos tapúla. I 1986 bhí na bóthair timpeall an chontae ag titim as a chéile go háirithe in Iarthar an chontae. I 1997 bhí Fianna Fáil an páirtí is cáiliúla sa chontae ag an am. Sin Hanson le Mmm Bop– an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1997 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1975 chuaigh John Lennon ar an teilifís don uair dheireanach nuair a bhí sé ar Salute To Sir Lew Grade agus chan sé Slippin And Slidin agus chan sé Imagine chomh maith. Rinne siad taifead ar an léiriú ag Óstán Waldorf Astoria an bhliain sin. I 2003 chan The Arctic Monkeys don chéad uair ag The Grapes I Sheffield sa Bhreatain agus fuair siad 27 punt tar éis an cheolchoirm. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Mary-Kate agus Ashley Olsen I Meiriceá I 1986 agus rugadh aisteoir Chris Evans I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1981 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. 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 13th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: the cost of living rise had already out paced the second phase. 1997: the next government were to inherit an economy that was to grow even faster than was predicted. 1986: the clare county roads were falling apart especially in the west of the county. 1997: Fianna Fail were back in the driving seat in clare That was Hanson with Mmm Bop – the biggest song on this day in 1997 Onto music news on this day In 1975 John Lennon made his last ever TV appearance when he appeared on 'Salute To Sir Lew Grade', performing 'Slippin And Slidin', and 'Imagine'. The performance was recorded at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel on April 18, 1975. 2003 Arctic Monkeys made their live debut at The Grapes pub in Sheffield, England. They received £27 from ticket sales. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actresses Mary-Kate and Ashely Olsen were born in America in 1986 and actor Chris Evans was born in America on this day in 1981 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Boat landings to Sceilg Mhichíl did not resume on Saturday as had been announced by the Office of Public Works. The OPW made the statement after the High Court gave it permission to resume landings following a legal dispute over the issuing of boat landing permits. Jerry spoke to Fianna Fail councillor Norma Moriarty.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 6ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1975 tháinig an nuacht amach go mbeadh an phacáiste comhrialtas chun dífhostaíocht a laghdú agus go mbeadh boilsciú ann, agus bhí plé cráite ann I rith an deireadh seachtain. I 1986 bhí coimhlint idir stailceoirí agus gardaí agus mar sin de tháinig an airm isteach chun é a stopadh I mBaile Átha Cliath. I 1986 bhí coiste nua sa chontae ag iarradh cuimhneacháin a bheith acu in Iarthar an chontae in aice leis an Spanish Armada. I 1997 throid Fianna Fáil faoin tSionainn. Sin Doctor & The Medics le Spirit In The Sky – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1986 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1974 tháinig Dolly Parton agus RCA Records amach le hamhrán darbh ainm I Will Always Love You – bhí sé a dara hamhrán ón albam Jolene. Rinne sí taifead ar an amhrán bliain roimhe agus scríobh sí an t-amhrán do Porter Wagoner. I 1987 shroich Whitney Houston uimhir a haon lena amhrán I Wanna Dance With Somebody – a dara hamhrán a shroich uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain. Shroich sí uimhir a haon I dtír eile agus bhuaigh sí Grammy don amhrán I 1988. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Paul Giamatti I Meiriceá I 1967 agus rugadh aisteoir Jason Isaacs sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1963 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. 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 6th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1975: the coalition package to cut unemployment and inflation was due to be ready by the weekend following agonising deliberations. 1986: a violent confrontation between corporation strikers and gardai ended in an army squad being forced to abandon a clean up operation in central dublin. 1986: A new committee was formed in co.clare to have a memorial erected in west clare to the spanish armada. 1997: Fianna Fail had a 'dogfight' over shannon. That was Doctor and The Medics with Spirit In The Sky – the biggest song on this day in 1986 Onto music news on this day In 1974 RCA Records released 'I Will Always Love You' by Dolly Parton, the second single from Parton's thirteenth solo studio album, Jolene. Recorded on June 13, 1973, the singer wrote the song for her one-time partner and mentor Porter Wagoner, from whom she was professionally splitting at the time. 1987 Whitney Houston had her second UK No.1 single with 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)'. It reached No.1 in over a dozen other countries and won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1988. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Paul Giamatti was born in America in 1967 and actor Jason Isaacs was born in the UK on this day in 1963 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Senator Fiona McLoughlin, Fianna Fail, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Fein TD make up our Friday Forum this week. We discuss the new stories of the week.

Concerns are being raised as to why the majority of Ministers of State have no legal powers over five months since the general election. The Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Independent coalition contains 23 Junior Ministers. Reporter Barry Lenihan has more.

The Dail debated this morning the ongoing controversy surrouding the report into the Grace case. Forreaction to these latest developments Fianna Fail's John McGuinness, former Chair of the Public Accounts Committee who played a key role in uncovering the case almost a decade ago.

On Friday last a man holding what appeared to be a gun threatened a Dublin Bus driver. A number of incidents lately which have led to the curtailment of some services across the transport network. To discuss this Blake Boland, spokesperson for Dublin Bus and Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fail party whip and TD for Dublin North-West.

Barry Lenihan reports from Leinster House and we get reaction from Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Niall Collins and Sinn Fein TD and Spokesperson for Health, David Cullinane.

Experts say a 26-billion-euro penalty for Ireland because the Gov is on track to miss climate targets. To discuss this Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West Roderick O'Gorman and by Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fail's Minister of State for Fisheries & the Marine and TD for Clare.

Fiery exchanges took place in the Dail today as the speaking rights row rumbles on. With reporter Una Kelly, Michael Collins, Independent Ireland TD, Cork South West and Fianna Fail's Paul McAuliffe, TD Dublin North-West.

After lengthy government formation talks and a chaotic first week in the Dáil, the new Government is finally settling into it's first few weeks of a new term. There's a whole host of new faces in Leinster House, including 10 new women TDs. We wanted to hear what life is like for three of those women, so we've invited Labour's Marie Sherlock, Fianna Fail's Erin McGreehan and Social Democrats' Jen Cummins to tell us their first impressions of the Dáil, their background in politics and what issues they'll be focusing on in their term.But first, Irish Times reporter Niamh Towey is here to discuss some of the stories making the headlines this week including the results of a new survey which found an “alarming” incidence of rooms being advertised in exchange for sex, the decision to grant planning permission to rebuild Creeslough service station and the long fight for justice for murdered backpacker Danielle McLaughlin.Email for International Women's Day live event entries: thewomenspodcast@irishtimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent, Irish Times

Richard, Gavan and Zara analyse Fianna Fail's previous promises on housing projections and discuss new proposals to remove rent caps.Are all parties being held to the same account? Senator Martin Conway has resigned from Fine Gael after faling to disclose being arrested for public intoxication last month.And the League of Ireland will now be fully televised, but will this drive up engagement amongst Irish football fans? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the chaotic scenes in the Dail yesterday, the way was cleared today for a new Toaiseach and Cabinet to be appointed. To reflect on what's been happening our reporter Barry Lenihan, former Fine Gael Minister Richard Bruton and Derek Mooney, public affairs consultant and former Fianna Fail adviser.

Government formation talks have ramped up since Christmas. What are the key points being discussed between Fine Gael and Fianna Fail? And what demands are Independent TDs making for their cooperation? Jack Horgan-Jones and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to talk through everything that has happened so far in the process that will determine much of the politics of the next five years. In part two the panellists forecast some of the issues that will impact politics in 2025, from law and order to the presidency of Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever heard of Irish revolutionary Michael Collins? The Big Fellow? His heroic contributions to the fight for Irish Independence, while ignored/overlooked/misunderstood for many years, are beginning to get noticed and appreciated again. While short, what a life he led! WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/Bw8hfxfUf9oFor Merch and everything else Bad Magic related, head to: https://www.badmagicproductions.com