Podcast appearances and mentions of fianna fail

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.

On Tuesdays Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Mattie McGrath amid a resolution to the speaking time row and rumours that he could be about to re-join Fianna Fail. John O'Shea on charging changes for National League matches, Charles Griffin in Budapest as we kick off our "Budapest or Bluff" competition. Newly elected Senator Garrett Ahern was live in studio, Thomas with Global news, our agony aunt Dear Phil, Life Coach Lynda Gardiner and our Interiors expert Karen on furniture placement!

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.

On this morning's show... Stephen Gleeson will have a look back at this weekend's sporting action... Fianna Fail voted to ratify the government policy at their special Ard Fheis last night... Are carers over 65 being overlooked? Members of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meet today to discuss their stance on the programme for government... Donald Trump is being inaugurated as the 47th president of the US later today. Thomas Conway will talk us through the process I took my fifth driving lesson with Willie Leahy from Road Sense Matters... And the Three Amigos join us in studio ahead of the second night of their show in the Talbot tonight...

Joining Anton to discuss the the special Fianna Fail Ard Fheis taking place today in order for members to vote on a Programme for Government is Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine & Fianna Fáil TD for Donegal.

Koalicyjny rząd Republiki Irlandii stworzą partie: Fianna Fail i Finne Gael. Formacje ustaliły, że przez pierwszą część kadencji premierem będzie Micheal Martin, potem zastąpi go Simon Harris.Rząd będzie olbrzymi, w jego skład wejdzie 23 ministrów.Koalicję uzupełni 7 posłów niezależnych. Jak wskazuje Jakub Grabiasz, nie należy wyolbrzymiać zagrożenia dla irlandzkiej gospodarki, związanego z zapowiadanym przez Donalda Trumpa wycofaniem amerykańskiego kapitału ze Szmaragdowej Wyspy;Trump dużo mówi, ale nie zawsze to później robi, tak jak mówi. Ja nie sądzę, żeby tak się stało.W krótkim okienku sportowym, Jakub Grabiasz mówi o nadchodzącym Pucharze Sześciu Narodów w Rugby. 

Members of Fianna Fail and Fine Gael look set to back the new programme for governmentThe deal with the Regional Independents and the Healy-Rae brothers will be ratified by the Fine Gael membership during a series of regional meetings, while Fianna Fail will hold a special Ard Fheis at the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this morning's show... Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and the Regional Independent Group have come to an agreement on a programme for Government... Is Cashel Town struggling? Should eulogies be allowed at funerals? The conversation continues... Listeners on various topics... Are video games creating a generation of violent children? Muriel Cuddy from Mareto 80/20 will discuss inflammation post-Christmas... A taste of this week's Down Your Way... And your farming news...

We speak to Newstalk Political correspondent Sean Defoe as talks between Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and Independent TDs are set to continue today amidst growing expectation that the sides will reach an agreement by January 22nd.

Opposition politicians are pressurising Fianna Fail and Fine Gael over the prominent role of Independent TD Michael Lowry in Government Formation talks. It's after Gardai forwarded a file to the Director of Public Prosecutions about the Moriarty Tribunal. For more on this reporter Barry Lenihan.

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.

Fianna Fail and Fine Gael are meeting with different parties to secure a solid coalition but who will it be? Harry McGee breaks down the latest meetings and prospects for a new government.

Nora Owen, former Fine Gael Minister for Justice and Dermot Ahern, former Fianna Fail Cabinet Minister

Tonight we're joined by Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist UCC. Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant & former Fianna Fáil Government Adviser. We also heard from Peader Toibin, from Aontu, James Browne, Fianna Fail. Ciaran Cannon, Fine Gael and Pearse Doherty from Sinn Fein.

In less than 24 hours, polls will officially open and the general election campaign will be behind us. So here to give us their final day pitches were Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for Sport and the Gaeltacht and Fianna Fail candidate for Meath East, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise and candidate for Dublin Fingal West and also Helen McEntee, Minister for Justice and Fine Gael candidate for Meath East.

Drivetime is still on the road today Sarah is in the Wicklow constituency. The panel of candidates includes Social Democrat's Jennifer Whitmore; The Green Party's Steven Matthews; Sinn Fein's John Brady; Fine Gael's Edward Timmins; Fianna Fail's Stephen Donnelly and by Independent Shay Cullen.

Cormac is in RTE's Cork studio where we're looking at the constituency of Cork North Central. The canditates in studio are Fianna Fail's Pádraig O'Sullivan; Fine Gael's Colm Burke; Sinn Fein's Joe Lynch; People Before Profit-Solidarity Mick Barry and Ken O'Flynn of Independent Ireland.

Newstalk reporter Henry McKean met TV presenter Gráinne Seoige in Kylemore Abbey, to discuss running in the General Election for Fianna Fail in Galway West . Henry sent this report from a park bench.

Drivetime is still on the road and today looks at the three seat constituency of Roscommon Galway. Sarah is joined in Roscommon Town's Gleeson's Hotel by some of the candidates - Fine Gael's Aisling Dolan; Fianna Fail's Martin Daly; Sinn Fein's Claire Kerrane; Independent Eugene Murphy and Independent Ireland's Michael Fitzmaurice.

Tonight on our housing debate special we're joined by Richard O Donohue, Independent Ireland. Catherine Connolly, Independent candidate. Tom Gould Sinn Fein. Laura Harmon Labour candidate. Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fail. James Geoghegan, Fine Gael candidate and Rory Hearne-Social Democrats.

Tonight we were joined by Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fail candidate for Clare. Mattie McGrath, Independent candidate for Tipperary. Sadhbh O'Neill, Labour candidate for Waterford. Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Fein candidate for Meath East. Alan Farrell, Fine Gael candidate for Dublin Fingal East and Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party candidate.

Over the next three weeks Drivetime is taking to the road to cover a wide range of general election constituencies. Starting today with Dublin Bay South. In studio Fianna Fail's Jim O'Callaghan, Fine Gael's James Geoghean, Labour's Ivana Bacik, Hazel Chu from the Green Party, Chris Andrews from Sinn Fein and Independent Kate O'Connell.

Fianna Fail has published a bill today which aims to tackle the issue of wasted renewable energy by ensuring it is diverted to assist those most in need. To discuss this further, Christopher O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail spokesperson on the environment and Jennifer Whitmore from the Social Democrats also a spokesperson on environment.

Former cabinet minister and Fianna Fail TD Mary O'Rourke has died at the age of 87. She was a TD for almost three decades, served in a variety of cabinet roles, and was also deputy leader of Fianna Fail and leader of the Seanad. For a reflection on Mary O'Rourke's life we hear from Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times.

Education Minister Norma Foley has defended €9 million for pouches to store student mobile phones which has been widely criticised. To discuss this Fianna Fail Senator & Education Spokesperson Fiona O'Loughlin and Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD and also education spokesperson.

On today's show: 9am-10am We speak to Cope Galway as Domestic violence protection applications increase 25% in five years Anne Rabbitte and Albert Dolan to run for Fianna Fail in Galway East Constituency at next General Election Marty Morrissey will join us in studio as he gets set to party with RTÉ Concert Orchestra in Galway ‘Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Business group IBEC has called for the passenger cap at Dublin Airport to be lifted to reflect our continued population growth and demands for international connectivity. Ryanair CEO To discuss this Fianna Fail's Minister of State in the Department of Transport James Lawless, but first Danny McCoy, chief executive of IBEC.

Today Sinn Féin's Spokesperson for Housing, Eoin O'Broin will publish the party's five-year plan to overhaul the current government's housing policy, titled ‘A Home of Your Own'. Shane was joined on the show by Senator Mary FitzPatrick, Fianna Fail's Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

Another Fine Gael departure today. Another well-known media personality selected to run for Fianna Fail. It all means an early general election is ever more likely this evening - with intense speculation surrounding a November 15th polling date. Reporter Barry Lenihan tells us more.

New stats from the Irish College of GPs shows the country's population has risen by over three percent from 2022 to 2023, the number of GPs nationally only went up by 0.6%. Steve McMahon from the Irish Patients Association, Dr Gary Stack, Medical Director of South Doc & Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fail senator discuss.

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

Former minister Éamon Ó Cuív announced he will stand down from politics at the next general election. The Fianna Fail TD for Galway West has been at the heart of Irish politics for 35 years serving at different times. He joined John in studio.

Shane was joined by Fianna Fail Senator Mary Fitzpatrick and Tony Gallagher, Former Inspector and now Risk Security & Event Manager with Ashtree Risk Group, to discuss the recent meeting between Fianna Fail and Assistant Garda Commissioner Angela Willis on antisocial behaviour and crime in Dublin.

Pat Leahy is joined by Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn to look back at the week in politics:The latest in the race to succeed Eamon Ryan as Green party leader.What is behind Micheal Martin's decision to name Jack Chambers deputy leader of Fianna Fail?Industrial action at Aer Lingus means holidaymakers face a summer of discontent. Will it bounce back on the Government?Plus the panel pick their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:Jack Power's profile of the young leader of France's far-rightWhat should be an unnecessary warning: do not feed fizzy drinks to deerA piece by Diane Ihirwe highlighting the importance of inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian O'Donovan, Work & Technology Correspondent, RTÉ News // Padraig O'Ceidigh, former owner of Aer Arann and founder of Aer Lingus Regional // Niall Kelleher, Fianna Fail mayor of Killarney and former chair of the chamber of commerce in the town // Sheena Dignam, Owner of Galway Food Tours

Billy Kelleher, Fianna Fail MEP for Ireland South , Holly Cairns, Social Democrat Leader and TD for Cork South West and Michelle Maher from See her Elected.

Some 18,000 housing commencements were recorded in April. It's a huge number and well up on the normal run rate. What was behind that spike? And do we have enough construction workers to build these homes and get to the magic 50,000 new homes a year target that we're told we need to hit in order to meet demand? On this week's episode of Inside Business, host Ciarán Hancock is joined on the line by director general of the Construction Industry Federation Hubert Fitzpatrick to discuss these issues. Also on the podcast, this week saw Intel's huge manufacturing campus in Leixlip, Co Kildare make global headlines with reports of an €11 billion refinancing and the possibility of investment in a new plant there. Local TD James Lawless of Fianna Fail joined us in studio to go through the details. Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Although Simon Harris reportedly describes himself as an 'accidental politician', he has managed to make a career out of it. His interest in politics was sparked at the age of 15 when he set up a support group in his local town to campaign for better secondary education for autistic people after he saw his parents struggle to get help for his younger brother. From then on his path was set. After a brief dalliance with Fianna Fail he joined the youth wing of the Fine Gael party at 17. He gave up his degree studies in year three of a four year course to work as an assistant to the then leader of the opposition in the Irish Parliament. By the age of 24 he was elected to parliament with the nickname 'Baby of the Dail' and was a junior minister by the age of 27. Since then he's held two further ministerial posts. Now, after the shock resignation of former Taioseach, Leo Varadkar in late March, he was elected unopposed as leader of the Fine Gael party and now is expected to be confirmed as the new Taoiseach when the parliament returns after the Easter break. With a new nickname, 'The Tik Tok Taoiseach' because of his use of social media he's on track to break another record, set by his predecessor as the youngest Taoiseach in history to date. Kate Lamble finds out what makes him tick outside of Tik Tok and his rapid rise to the top job in Irish politics. PRESENTER: Kate LambleCONTRIBUTORSFrances Fitzgerald, MEP, Dublin, IrelandCouncillor Ray McAdam, Fine GaelAlice O'Donnell, Triple A Alliance Jennifer O'Leary, BBC Ireland Correspondent Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, The Irish Independent PRODUCTION TEAMProducers: Julie Ball & Madeleine Drury Researcher: Jay Gardner Editor: Tom Bigwood Production Co-ordinators: Katie Morrison & Sabine Schereck Sound: Nigel Appleton