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Emer Higgins, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Mid- West and Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment // Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West & party spokesperson on housing // Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at the Irish Independent // Oisín Coghlan, Spokesperson, The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition
As the Eurovision Song Contest nears, RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst calls for a rethink on Israel's participation, citing the war in Gaza. We're joined by Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne and Irish Independent political correspondent Gabija Gataveckaite, alongside former Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan.Also tonight – the government scrambles to find a new housing tsar after Brendan McDonagh steps away, and the Uisce Éireann funding row resurfaces. Ian Lawlor of Roundtower Capital weighs in.Plus – Cork and Waterford camogie teams make a stand on their right to wear shorts in Saturday's Munster Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gerard Murray, a victim of Michael Shine; Adrienne Reilly, Chief Executive Officer for Dignity4Patients; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator; Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Robert O'Donoghue, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Joining Anton to recap the biggest stories of the week was Gabija Gataveckaite, Political correspondent with the Irish Independent and Paul Hayes, founder of Beachhut PR.
Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal West; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC
Friday Forum look back on the stories of the week! Joining Ivan this morning in studio was Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil, Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow and Sinead Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie.
Rent pressure zones, cabins in gardens and the appointment of a “maverick” to kick open doors' - can this government resolve the housing crisis once and for all? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Rory Hearne, Gabija Gataveckaite and Niamh HoranSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabija Gataveckaite, political correspondent with the Irish Independent, and Peadar Toibin, leader of Aontú, join The Last Word as it has been revealed that a scanner at the National Gallery, which cost almost €125,000, has been lying idle for eight years.Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Jack Chambers also joins to Matt to discuss the ‘huge frustration and anger' among taxpayers over cost overruns in the public sector.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Tánaiste Simon Harris has said the discovery that a scanner bought for over €120,000 for the National Gallery has never been used raises "serious control issues".The scanner, which has been lying idle since it was purchased, is the latest spending controversy to arise within state-funded organisations.There still has not been a suitable lead-lined room found for the special X-ray machine eight years on.Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent joins Kieran to discuss.
Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Conor D. McGuinness, Sinn Féin politician TD for Waterford; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Conor D. McGuinness, Sinn Féin politician TD for Waterford; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Conor D. McGuinness, Sinn Féin politician TD for Waterford; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Joining Anton to go through the main stores from the Saturday papers is Aoife Barry, author & journalist & Gabija Gataveckaite, political reporter with the Irish Independent.
Aisling Dempsey, Fiana Fáil TD for Meath West; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dún Laoghaire; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Aisling Dempsey, Fiana Fáil TD for Meath West; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dún Laoghaire; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Aisling Dempsey, Fiana Fáil TD for Meath West; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dún Laoghaire; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Aisling Dempsey, Fiana Fáil TD for Meath West; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dún Laoghaire; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
When a politician is embroiled in scandal, they often resign or move to the shadows of the media spotlight. But as time passes, can a comeback be made? Gabija Gataveckaite from the Irish Independent looks at the art of the political comeback.
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech's Sake; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent
Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Elaine Burke, Host of For Tech's Sake; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent
Gavan Reilly speaks to Dr. Susan Leavy, Marie Loft, Adrian Weckler, Daniel Murray, Declan Ganley and Gabija Gataveckaite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent reports on the ongoing talks between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Independent TDs to form the next government.
Daniel McConnell and Gabija Gataveckaite will take us through this week's top stories while looking ahead to 2025. The new year is expected to bring a focus on government formation and a presidential election. Meanwhile, the past week has witnessed devastating attacks across the US.
As 2024 draws to an end, the Irish Independent's political team looks back at some of the more extraordinary moments of the year inside Leinster House and out and about on the election trail. From pricey bike sheds to campaign catastrophes, this year was another headline-grabbing one for politicians and wannabe TDs across the country. Today on The Indo Daily, Fionnán Sheahan is joined in studio by the Irish Independent's political team, Gabija Gataveckaite, Tabitha Monahan and Philip Ryan, to give out the awards for best TD, most shocking scandal, biggest gaffe and the all-important “brat” of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The next government has yet to be officially formed, but we have our first major political scandal of the new season. Step forward Eoin Hayes, newly-elected Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay South, who became the center of attention of a chaotic press conference this week when the subject of his personal business dealings came up. So ensued a nightmare 24 hours for the fresh-faced politician who later that evening confirmed that he sold shares from his former employer, which supplies technology to the Israeli military, a month after he was elected to Dublin City Council for a pre-tax figure of €199,000. Host; Fionnán Sheahan, Guests; Gabija Gataveckaite and Philip Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All 174 Dail seats have been filled, and the new TDs are wandering around Leinster House looking for their new digs and the subsidized soup. What's next? Just the small order of forming a government until 2029. Thankfully our man on the ground Finian McGrath, has the inside scoop on what conversations have already taken place on Kildare St. And what about Mary Lou for President? Well Kevin Doyle makes a left of field prediction that's so crazy... it just might work. Presenter: Kevin Doyle with guests Gabija Gataveckaite and Finian McGrath See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands–North-West; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands–North-West; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands–North-West; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Counting has begun in Election 2024. Early tallies point to a possible Sinn Féin surge and a shy Fianna Fáil voter base. Early indicators show Gerry ‘The Monk' in strong contention for a seat while some current ministers look in danger of losing theirs. We break down the early tallies. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guests: Philip Ryan, Gabija Gataveckaite, John Downing and Kevin HumpheysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How much is there left to play for in Election 2024? What does the latest poll say? Tonight were joined by Louise Burne, Irish Mirror Political Corrrespondent. Gabija Gataveckaite, Independent Political Correspondent. Irish Examiner Deputy Political Editor Paul Hosford and Cuan O Searadain RTE Raidió na Gaeilge Political Correspondent.
Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent discusses the latest from the general election campaign.
Who will be the biggest party in the new Dáil? From the Irish Independent's Indo Daily podcast, this is Election Extra, our new series that will bring you all the latest news from the campaign trail. For the next three weeks, we will keep you up to date on the political promises, gaffes and excruciating TikTok appeals - and no doubt a scandal or two. You can expect all the election news, with a generous portion of banter and insightful opinions as well. Joining Kevin Doyle is former TD and minister of state for disability issues, Finian McGrath, and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent. You can find the Election Extra podcast in the Indo Daily feed wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
Will the spending of the 14 billion apple tax become a central point in the election? Anton spoke to Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent Irish Independent to discuss further and also asked how will we spend the Apple tax arrears money?
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
Kieran Dineen talks to Sinn Fein local election candidates about the party's struggle to win council seats and Una Mullally, Irish Times columnist and Gabija Gataveckaite, Irish Independent Political Correspondent analyse the European and local election results.
Martin Heydon, Fine Gael TD for Kildare South // Duncan Smith, TD for Dublin Fingal // Noel Doran, Former Irish News editor // Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for the Irish Independent
Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent // Paul McAuliffe, TD, Fianna Fail TD for Dublin North-West // John Mark McCafferty, CEO of Threshold
Justice Minister Helen McEntee has been engaged in a row over migration with UK prime minister Rishi Sunak. Ireland's worst diplomatic spat since the Brexit discussions has developed over an increased number of migrants entering the country from Northern Ireland. The source of the issue? The UK's controversial Rwanda plan. Host: Ellen Coyne. Guests: Enda Brady and Gabija Gataveckaite. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent