Podcasts about Fine Gael

Yesterday’s Fine Gael four MEPs issued a statement in which they expressed concern that the West Limerick refinery – a major employer in the region – might be fuelling Russia’s war in Ukraine. Reports suggested that alumina which is extracted from bauxite at the plant, is being exported to Russia, where it is eventually used to support Russia’s war cause; the company has denied this. Jerry spoke to one of the four MEPs, Kilcummin’s Sean Kelly.

Yesterday, Tánaiste, Minister for Finance, and leader of Fine Gael Simon Harris was asked about Michael Healy-Rae. In April, the Kerry Independent TD resigned as a junior minister following the fuel protests; he also voted no confidence in the government. On Tuesday’s Kerry Today, he told Jerry that he’d been effectively forced into this position; he said his brother fellow TD Danny had dragged him overboard when he, Danny, had called on Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs to topple the Taoiseach and Tánaiste in April. Jerry got the views of Fine Gael councillor Teddy O’Sullivan Casey.

Inside the Farmers Journal: Big landowners in Fine Gael's CAP firing line On this week's show, the team examines the top CAP payments in the country, how large landowners are in Fine Gael's crosshairs and we hear from Phil Hogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tánaiste Simon Harris has told the Fine Gael parliamentary party that the Government is preparing the biggest overhaul of rural housing rules in two decades.The changes will allow those who have a social or economic need to live in a rural area, or those who have lived in a rural area for a defined period of time at any point in their life, have a reasonable expectation they can get planning.Joining Shane to discuss this is Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon and Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice, and Professor of Economics at UCC, Frank Crowley.

Transfers from the eliminated Fianna Fáil candidate Cillian Keane helped Fine Gael's Seán Kyne edge ahead of Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas in a tightly contested Galway West by-election. Simon Harris called the result a “victory for centrist politics,” but questions remain over why the right failed to benefit from transfers.Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency warns Ireland is set to fall significantly short of its 2030 emissions targets, with critics accusing the Government of sidelining climate ambition in favour of energy security.Plus, in RTÉ, new figures show €230,000 was spent on chauffeurs since 2021, raising fresh questions about spending culture and reform within the broadcaster.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael Michael Collins TD, Independent Ireland John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis and Fine Gael's Sean Kyne were elected in the by- elections for Dublin Central and Galway West at the weekend. Our Political Correspondent, Micheal Lehane has more.

The Dáil will welcome two new TD's today after a busy weekend of by-elections saw Fine Gael and the Social Democrats come out on top. To discuss what this means for the future of Sinn Féin And Fianna Fáil, Derrick Lynch was joined by Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan and Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe. Photo © Oireachtas.ie

A new political chapter begins as Social Democrats and Fine Gael welcome new TDs into the 34th Dáil, following weekend by-elections that signal shifting fortunes across the parties.Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin face scrutiny over disappointing results. Sinn Fein's results have raised questions about organisation, political direction, and the prospects for future left unity.Plus, debate continues over the Occupied Territories Bill, with opposition claims it has been “hollowed out” in Cabinet, as protests outside Leinster House call for the Ireland vs Israel football match to be cancelled.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Catherine Ardagh TD, Fianna Fail Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner Harry McEvansoneya, Irish Election ProjectionsSenator Frances Black Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Dáil has two new TDs after this weekend's by-elections –Social Democrat's Daniel Ennis in Dublin Central and Fine Gael's Sean Kyne in Galway West. It was a disappointing weekend for both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil. To explain more is Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.

This weekend's Dublin Central by-election was a roaring success for the Social Democrats, who saw Daniel Ennis take the seat over Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan. This brings the party's number of TDs to 12. This is also the first time the Social Democrats hold two seats in one constituency. Anton spoke to Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central. Also we heard from Grace Boland TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Fingal West.

The Dáil has two new TDs after this weekend's by-elections –Social Democrat's Daniel Ennis in Dublin Central and Fine Gael's Sean Kyne in Galway West. It was a disappointing weekend for both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil. To explain more is Sean Defoe, Newstalk Political Correspondent.

This weekend's Dublin Central by-election was a roaring success for the Social Democrats, who saw Daniel Ennis take the seat over Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan. This brings the party's number of TDs to 12. This is also the first time the Social Democrats hold two seats in one constituency. Anton spoke to Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central. Also we heard from Grace Boland TD, Fine Gael, Dublin Fingal West.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh to talk about the results of the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: As the day began Fine Gael were confident that their man, Senator Sean Kyne, would win the seat. That confidence wavered a little as Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas picked up significant transfers throughout the morning. In the end it wasn't enough and Fine Gael leader Tanaiste Simon Harris was celebrating a rare byelection win for a party in power. But is he right to call it “a victory for centrist politics”? Independent Ireland can be encouraged by Noel Thomas's performance in Galway West. Fine Gael and Social Democrats are the winners on this occasion. But can they turn these victories into long-term success? There was evidence of “vote left, transfer left” behaviour in Galway. But many of Sinn Féin's voters gave their second preferences to Independent Ireland rather than Labour or Social Democrats. Fianna Fáil were the other big losers in this campaign. But how much do these byelections, both won by strong local candidates, really tell us about the strength of the party nationwide?Should the counting of votes take so long? Hugh and Pat think not, but Harry McGee dissents. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Enterprise Minister and Fine Gael director of elections for Galway West Peter Burke joined Paul to talk about recent lay-offs in the tech sector and the bye-election.

The Social Democrats triumphed in the Dublin Central bye-election, with Daniel Ennis winning the seat vacated by Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe. Meanwhile, in the Galway West constituency, Fine Gael's Seán Kyne is still battling Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas for the seat. RTÉ Western Correspondent Pat McGrath joined Paul with the latest.

A picture is emerging in the byelection counts. Hugh is joined by Pat Leahy, Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to discuss what we have learned so far:On the basis of the numbers available on Saturday afternoon, Social Democrats councillor Daniel Ennis and Fine Gael senator Sean Kyne look well placed to take seats in Dublin Central and Galway West respectively. But transfers could still shift result in Galway West where Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas is polling strongly.The anti-establishment vote in Dublin Central has grown significantly with strong showings from both Gerry Hutch and Malachy Steenson.Sinn Féin's apparent failure to top the poll in either constituency is a bad result for the leader of the opposition Mary Lou McDonald.The results are even worse for Fianna Fáil, with its showing in Dublin Central, once a party stronghold, likely to be of particular concern to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Indo Daily is brought to you by our sister podcast Indo Politics. ­ A “just delighted” Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is racing ahead in the Dublin Central by-election, leaving rival candidates from heavyweight parties in the dust. ­ A historic day for the Social Democrats proved to be a difficult one for both Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil as Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin lost momentum. ­ Meanwhile, events in Galway West have been considerably tighter, with a final result not expected until lunchtime on Sunday. ­ As it stands - at least at the time of recording this podcast - Noel Thomas of Independent Ireland is leading the charge, with Fine Gael's Seán Kyne trailing slightly behind. ­ So, what does it all mean? ­ Micheál Martin may be putting on a brave face, but he faces a tricky forecast. ­ Mary Lou McDonald says there's no threat to her leadership, but how damaging is this latest election loss under her watch? ­ Did the novelty of Gerry Hutch wear off in the end? And are the Greens back in business? ­ It's all up for discussion on this edition of Indo Politics as host Cónal Thomas hears from Irish Independent political editor Mary Regan in Galway, and from Irish Independent political reporter Aisling Moloney in Dublin. ­ We want to earn your trust and are members of the Trust Project. See our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism ­ ­See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When two TDs left for bigger gigs last year it triggered elections to fill their places.Fine Gael's Pascal Donohoe left for a big job at the World Bank and Independent TD Catherine Connolly left for a bigger job in Áras an Uachtaráin.Voters tomorrow will be faced with long ballot papers but the Irish Times IPSOS B&A poll suggests the early emergence of a small number of clear favourites in both constituencies.But who are? How did the candidates perform in the last week of canvassing? And will the Government have a bad day at the polls?Irish Times political editor Pat Leahy gives his take on what's happening in these two large constituencies and predicts who will win.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Declan Conlon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ management is accused of "creative accounting", with their top 10 list of high earners described as a "a waste of space" at the Oireachtas Media Committee. Plus, the government is accused of "sleeveen politics" but insists the sharp spike in rents linked to tenancy rule changes will lead to increased rental supply. And, "appalled and shocked" - the Minister for Foreign Affairs demands the "immediate release" of Irish flotilla activists after a video emerges of Israel's national security minister mocking detainees.Guest presenter Fionnán Sheahan was joined by:Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine Gael & Chair of Housing CommitteeEoin Ó Broin TD, Sinn Féin Housing SpokespersonClaire Scott, Political Correspondent, Sunday Times IrelandShane Ross, author and former Minister Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Fine Gael senator Mike Kennelly, from Listowel, who has sharply criticised the decision to place key championship football fixtures behind the GAA+ streaming paywall, calling it “a disgrace” and urging the Minister for Sport to intervene on behalf of supporters in Kerry, Donegal and across rural Ireland.

In the week of Fianna Fail's centenary Hugh and Pat are joined by reporter and historian Ronan McGreevy to trace the party's origins and assess its legacy. Ronan explains how in 1926, with frustration growing at Sinn Féin's ineffectiveness, Éamon de Valera and allies such as Seán Lemass formed Fianna Fáil, rapidly building hundreds of cumainn. He looks at how the party first entered the Dáil, helped create a two-party system and ultimately won power. The discussion also covers the party's catch-all pragmatism, recent history of compromise with Fine Gael, and its mixed legacy of ties to corruption along with a commitment to democracy and state institutions.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Deasy and Brenda Power join Matt for a spirited exchange about Patrick Kielty's Late Late Show comments and how they have sparked wider allegations that Ireland is antisemitic. Before that, they discuss why Ireland won't ever go nuclear and why the country's abortion laws are likely to remain unchanged. The impact of Gerry Hutch in the Dublin Central by-election and how Sinn Féin addresses his immigrant and race-baiting. How is the unity of the Left in the by-elections? Our pullback on Ukrainian support, character references from TDs for the convicted, and are student fee reductions the next Fianna Fáil/ Fine Gael split? Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com Follow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Brought to you by The Greenman Group.PTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow Matt:https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta, TikTok, Snap, Google and Microsoft are all before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning to discuss the safety and wellbeing of children online. It follows weeks of meetings, including hearing from young people directly and Cathaoirleach of the Committee, Fine Gael's Keira Keogh is with me in studio

Meta, TikTok, Snap, Google and Microsoft are all before the Oireachtas Committee on Children and Equality this morning to discuss the safety and wellbeing of children online. It follows weeks of meetings, including hearing from young people directly and Cathaoirleach of the Committee, Fine Gael's Keira Keogh is with me in studio

Fine Gael is tabling a Bill that would remove some barriers to installing more CCTV cameras around Dublin. Speaking on Newstalk Breakfast this morning, James Geoghegan, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay South would be helpful in areas that have “a high prevalence of crime” along with aiding Garda Investigations.Dublin has one of the lowest levels of CCTV cameras in Europe with just over 200 cameras operated by An Garda Síochána. So, is it time to follow in the footsteps of other European cities?For more on this, Ciara is joined by Declan Power, Security and Defense Analyst and Dr Elizabeth Farries, Director at UCD Centre for Digital Policy.

Submissions close tomorrow for people to give feedback on Dublin City Council's Litter Management Plan to help clean the capital's streets. Jonathan discusses further with Ray McAdam, Dublin's Lord Mayor, and Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central.

Submissions close tomorrow for people to give feedback on Dublin City Council's Litter Management Plan to help clean the capital's streets. Jonathan discusses further with Ray McAdam, Dublin's Lord Mayor, and Fine Gael candidate in Dublin Central.

Fine Gael senator Seán Kyne has called for the Sustainable Energy Authory of Ireland (SEAI) to reform how they conduct Building Energy Ratings (BER) Seán explained why to Anton.

Hugh, Pat and Ellen are joined by columnist Gerard Howlin to talk about a tumultuous day in Leinster House that capped a terrible week for the governing coalition:The Government faced down a confidence challenge, as expected. But the loss of now-former minister of state Michael Healy-Rae, along with the support of his backbencher brother Danny, cut its majority and underlined how the fuel protests have emerged as its biggest political challenge since the general election.The speed with which hundred of millions of euro were found to fix the problem has not been lost on every other interest group in the country. Further militant protests and renewed public sector pay demands are likely to follow. Is the Dáil lacking voices calling for fiscal restraint?Rural disillusionment is a slow-burning crisis for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, with rural voters feeling abandoned by the big parties. Jim O'Callaghan's stock has fallen within Fianna Fáil over his handling of the crisis.And with the Government lacking a clearly articulated plan to steer citizens out of a painful cost of living crisis, the deep unhappiness on display over the past week is likely to persist. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cé gur éirigh leis an rialtas sa vóta ar an rún muiníne sa Dáil inné, chaill siad tacaíocht ón mbeirt teachta Dála neamhspleách as Ciarraí a bhí ag tacú leis ag comhrialtas.

PJ talks to senior Cork Government and Opposition politicians Jerry Buttimer and Thomas Gould Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Reporter, Conor Hunt looks back at the life and career of former Ceann Comhairle and Fine Gael minister, Sean Barrett, who has died at the age of 81.

Inside Politics is coming to Galway in May for a live recording. Get your tickets here.In part two of this three-part series on Labour's harrowing experience in government from 2011 to 2016, Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan follow the story of the first three years of that austerity-delivering coalition. As punishing budget after punishing budget was delivered, Labour struggled to retain its political identity and principles while working with Fine Gael to present a united front to a world that saw Ireland as an economic basket case. Successes - exiting the EU-IMF bailout programme, securing legislation on abortion - are completely overshadowed by the harshness of austerity. For Labour and its party leader Eamon Gilmore, the political damage mounts. Listen to part one here. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inside Politics is coming to Galway in May for a live recording. Get your tickets here.When Labour came to power in 2011 Ireland was in the depths of an economic crisis that had several more years to run. Their coalition with Fine Gael spent the next five years struggling to fix the economy while satisfying the EU and the IMF, who had bailed us out.But it was Labour, led by Eamon Gilmore to its greatest ever number of seats in that election, who bore the brunt of voter frustration over the deep cutsLinehanx increases that the government then imposed. The party was decimated in the next election and voters, particularly of the working class, never fully trusted the party again. So why did Labour get the blame? Could Gilmore and Joan Burton, who succeeded him in 2014, have done things differently? In this series Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan relive the fateful events and decisions of that era and, a decade on, take a fresh look back at Labour's collapse. In episode one they look at Eamon Gilmore, how Labour fought the 2011 election, the formation of the coalition with Fine Gael, how one of Labour's key promises to voters was abandoned without a fight, and how the seeds of future trouble were sown with Labour's top brass taking on some of the trickiest ministries. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jerry spoke to Cathaoirleach of Kerry County Council Michael Foley of Fine Gael. Yesterday the High Court dismissed a legal challenge against plans for the 600-megawatt power plant on the Tarbert Ballylongford landbank. Shannon LNG Ltd had been granted permission for the facility by An Coimisiún Pleanála last year. Friends of the Irish Environment took a judicial review against that decision.

Múineadh na Gaeilge i mbunscoileanna T2 agus Córas na ndíolúintí ag Comhchoiste na Gaeilge

Eoin Drea is a senior researcher at the Wilfried Martens Centre, the official think tank of the European People's Party (of which Fine Gael is a member), and an occasional contributor to the opinion pages of The Irish Times, where he is often critical of Ireland's approach to Europe. Recently he wrote that “Ireland's recent hissy fit at not being invited to a pre-EU summit meeting in Belgium speaks volumes as to where Dublin ranks in the minds of our fellow EU members”. On today's podcast he talks to Hugh about how Ireland's influence in Europe has declined, why he believes Ireland's political discourse around Europe is naive and lacking strategic depth and what “two-speed” EU development could look like - with or without Ireland as a key player. He also talks about how Ireland is viewed as being "in the pocket of the US multinationals".Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thug Aire Stáit na Mara Timmy Dooley le fios don Seanadóir Kyne go bhfuil bailchríoch dhá chur faoi láthair ar an Ráiteas Polasaí ar Phleanáil Mara.

A Fine Gael Senator and bye-election candidate has said that it is unacceptable that Galway has no accommodation for individuals and families leaving crisis situations. Senator Seán Kyne said that there are 10 refuge units, but no transitional accommodation for families who need a safe place to rebuild their lives. Senator Kyne said while the investment has led to new refuge and Safe Home units across the country, Galway remains without a single unit, leaving survivors with no supported accommodation options once they leave emergency refuge. Safe Home units provide medium-term, supported accommodation for individuals and families leaving crisis situations and are a core pillar of the State's Zero Tolerance Strategy to Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and are designed to stop survivors from being forced back into unsafe environments. Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, Senator Kyne said it is important that every support possible is made available by the Government.

A new survey about the Government's hot school meals programme has found that three-quarters of respondents reported their children do not enjoy the variety of food. The survey commissioned by Fine Gael, found that parents were very critical of how the food is presented and feel that a cold lunch alternative should be given. We want to know, what do you think? Are these hot school meals fit for purpose or should they be completely changed?

Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael heavyweight, carved out a political career few could match. But in the middle of the Covid crisis, it all came crashing down and he was forced into resigning his post as EU trade commissioner following the notorious Golf-gate controversy. But now, out of nowhere, he's back. And this time he's a contender for a major role at the UN. So. is this a political phoenix rising from the ashes? Or is it a controversial political appointment that could come back to haunt the Government? Host: Tessa Fleming. Guests: Mary Regan and John Downing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am against MonarchiesCurrently, the British state is convulsed around allegations surrounding a member of its Royal family. Norway too is in the midst of a crisis around its monarchy. The law of both states will take their course, as is right.However, these controversies raise for me the very existence of monarchies. A family elite which through past colonial conquest and patronage, and in alliance with business and societal elites, continues to enjoy a place of wealth and privilege and influence. Given that the British state includes a part of Ireland, at least for the time being, this is more than an academic issue for those of us who are captives of this undemocratic system of privilege. I am instinctively against monarchies. Of any kind. Constitutional or otherwise. Monarchies are bad. The late Tony Benn put it well when he said that “the existence of a hereditary monarchy helps to prop up all the privilege and patronage that corrupts our society; that is why the crown is seen as being of such importance to those who run the country - or enjoy the privileges it affords.”Conradh na Gaeilge Votes for UnityAt the end of last year Oireachtas na Samhna in Belfast was a huge success. Thousands of Irish speakers, including Uachtarán Catherine Connolly, spent several days enjoying the music, dance, culture, arts, craic and discussions that are part of the oldest Irish language and arts event on the island of Ireland. In August Belfast will host the Comhaltas Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, the world's biggest celebration of Irish music and culture.All of this is evidence of the change that is taking place. I was pleased to attend An Conradh's Ard Fheis. The conference was alive and vibrant with a new generation of young gaeilgeoirí determined to assert their Irishness, proud of their language and determined to stand up for their language and national rights. They were articulate, positive, funny, hopeful and generous. Micheál Martin out of step on UnityLast week, An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, in an interview with TG4, claimed that there is not much substance behind Sinn Féin's campaign on Unity.  The Fianna Fáil leader, who has consistently rejected any common sense suggestions to prepare for unity, returned to his favourite and bogus argument that we need reconciliation before unity.Martin's comments are out of step with the political reality and popular opinion North and South. He also misses entirely the point that the demand for unity is not simply being put by Sinn Féin. Former leaders of Fine Gael and the SDLP, as well the SDLP leadership, Ireland's Future, the Irish Labour Party, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Good Friday Agreement and others are part of the growing demand for the Irish government to prepare for unity.

Our reporter Barry Gallagher spoke to National Private Hire and Taxi Association spokesperson Jim Waldron and TD who wants to see more taxis available is Fine Gael's Michael Murphy from Tipperary.

In a statment on his website, John Moran said some councillors from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael had a deliberate strategy to ensure that his term wasn't successful. John spoke Rachel this afternoon.

In the latest of our interviews with the leaders of parties in the Dáil, we're joined by Simon Harris, Tánaiste and leader of Fine Gael.

Former justice minister Alan Shatter said he has been the target of a vicious and antisemitic smear campaign since Social Democrats justice spokesman Gary Gannon put up a social media post that linked him with Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Shatter, who was Fine Gael's justice minister from 2011 to 2014, said he has twice written to Mr Gannon and Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns in the last week seeking the withdrawal of false claims that he met Epstein while in office. It is understood Mr Shatter is considering taking defamation action against Dublin Central TD Mr ­Gannon. Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns declined to comment on the issue on Sunday. Asked whether Mr Shatter will be receiving an apology from she or Mr Gannon, she told RTÉ's The Week in Politics: "This is potentially a legal matter so I can't comment on this." Mr Gannon was also contacted for comment Today on this Indo Daily Extra, Tabitha Monahan is joined by The Sunday Independent's Mark Tighe, to look at how a misinterpreted document, could now turn into a political and possible legal controversySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tá sé tugtha le fios ag an HSE dó go bhfuil deireadh curtha leis an bpróiseas tairisceana a bhí ar siúl acu chun Ionad Cúram Príomhúil a thógáil sa Spidéal, agus go bhfuil siad anois ag breathnú ar shuíomh eile a cheannach i gceantar an Spidéil.

Tá fáilte curtha ag an Seanadóir Kyne roimh fhógra an Choimisiúin Pleanála nach mbeidh éisteacht ó bhéal acu don mheasúnú atá ar bun acu i dtaobh an iarratais pleanála do chuarbhóthar na Gaillimhe.

Reporter, Cian McCormack speaks to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael backbenchers about the fury over the Mercosur deal.