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Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· On the same day that the US agreed a trade deal with the UK, the European Commission unveiled a second, larger package of retaliatory tariffs – this was in response to the absence of negotiation from the US on what they actually want. Thankfully for Ireland, our biggest export to the US, pharmaceuticals, remained untouched, this is welcome news given the warnings from the Department of Finance this week.· The procrastination around the Occupied Territories Bill has been going on for years. Tánaiste Simon Harris has indicated that there may be some movement as he will seek approval from the Government to begin the process of drafting the legislation, but it likely wouldn't be discussed in the Dáil before autumn. · The Catholic Church have a new leader, confirmed on Thursday evening, Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost was an outside bet to succeed Pope Francis and is the first pope from the United States. Another 69-year-old taking up a prominent position is Germany's new federal chancellor Freidrich Merz.· And the panel give their reaction to the decision by People Before Profit TD Ruth Coppinger to refuse to answer a question posed by a Gript journalist at the Dáil plinth on Wednesday.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The continued inertia fueling the housing crisis, the misery of Prince Harry, and the story of The Irish Times' most famous front page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh almost became housing ‘tsar' until Fine Gael blocked his appointment this week. It seems communication between the two main parties was not at its strongest when it came to Fianna Fáil's push to have McDonagh head up the new Housing Activation Office.· Both the Government of the 34th Dáil and Donald Trump reach the milestone of 100 days this week, although it feels like night and day in terms of activity with the Government's executive functions here barely getting off the ground. · But nobody could accuse Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan of inactivity as he has taken that portfolio and ran with it. Building strongly on the work of his predecessor Helen McEntee, could Fianna Fáil be looking at a potential future party leader?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Has the EPP become a cold house for Fine Gael? Recollection of a soirée in Beijing, and Westminster's long memory for its murdered MPs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tá an rialtas ag cur siar scéim le oibrithe a chlárú do phinsin go huath-oibríoch.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee analyse the latest Irish Times / Ipsos B&A poll results, which show that Sinn Féin has regained its position as the most popular party in the Republic while Fine Gael has slumped to a record low in the series. The new data also show voters have little enthusiasm for the Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael-Independent Coalition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of people seeking asylum here has dropped 40 per cent in the past year. Figures for the first three months of the year show just over 3-thousand people arrived here seeking international protection, compared to 5-thousand-100 during the same time last year. The data also shows the number of deportation orders tripled in the first three months of the year, from just over 300 to just over 1-thousand. However, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, says only 40 per cent of people given the orders have left the country... To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Doras CEO, John Lannon and Clare's Fianna Fail Minister of State, Timmy Dooley. Photo(C): gettysignature via canva

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The ‘Golden Age of America' came and went over the course of a week as US President Donald Trump decided on Wednesday to pause his reciprocal tariffs for most countries for the next 90 days. · The status of suspended Social Democrat TD Eoin Hayes was up for debate this week with the party successfully pushing for representation based on election result rather than current Dáil numbers in order to secure two Oireachtas committee chairperson roles. So, is Hayes a Soc Dem TD or not? Some are making understandable comparisons with the recent speaking rights row.· And Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan has signalled a new Bill to overhaul the asylum system here with the latest data showing a surge in deportation orders and a substantial fall in applications in early 2025, both attributable to O'Callaghan's predecessor Helen McEntee. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The best way to resurrect a graveyard, humanitarian efforts in Chad, and Richard Boyd Barrett's cancer diagnosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deportation Orders issued by the State increased three fold in the first three months of the year when compared with 2024. However, just 44% of those issued with orders actually left the state. Pat discusses this further with Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, Irish Times

Verona Murphy made history last December when she became the first female Ceann Comhairle of Dáil Éireann. After just months into that role, she has become the first to face a vote of no confidence.So what does this mean for Murphy? How might her background and experience help her navigate this political storm? And what else do we know about the politician who first made a name for herself in the haulage industry?Political correspondent Harry McGee traces her career and outlines the challenges facing her.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining Anton to discuss the week's biggest news stories is our newspaper panel of Barbara Scully, Author and Broadcaster, Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Also giving his view on Trump's Tariffs is Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin Deputy Pa Daly about his party wanting to motion a confidence of Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy. Jerry also spoke to Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, about the antics of the Dáil this week.

Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae - an t-aighneas faoi chead cainte sa Dáil agus polasaithe eacnamúla Mheiriceá.

Teresa Costello, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour TD; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

Ellen Leonard reports; Aimee-Louise Carton, Founder of KeepAppy and director of employee experience; Teresa Costello, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour TD; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

Teresa Costello, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour TD; Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats candidate for Dublin Rathdown; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

Pat Leahy reports from Washington where Taoiseach Micheal Martin met US president Donald Trump this afternoon. How did the Taoiseach do?In part two, Harry McGee talks to political scientist Dr Kevin Cunningham about the evolution of polling and what data reveals about Irish political trends. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Taoiseach imithe go Meiriceá ag cur tús le cuairt na Féile Pádraig inniu.

Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euro News // Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge and a former British Army chemical and nuclear weapons expert // Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times

Iarrachtaí deireadh a chur leis an nGlas Triarach - reachtaíocht le cur faoi bhráid an rialtais ag cruinniú amárach.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, Brigid Laffan, Emeritus Professor in the European University Institute, Peter Brown, Director at Baggot Investments and Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of The Children's Rights Alliance.

Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Micheál Martin will likely have taken notes following the visits of Emmanuel Macron and Keir Starmer to the White House this week, each having enjoyed positive relations with US President Donald Trump. Trump congratulated the Taoiseach on his recent appointment as he issued an invitation for March 12th to mark St Patrick's Day.· The row over additional speaking rights for Independent TDs who back the Government rumbled on this week with Opposition unhappy with the decision by Government to use its majority on the Dáil Reform Committee to push through proposals to change Dáil rules.· An X-ray scanning machine purchased by the National Gallery of Ireland eight years ago, and valued at €124,805, was never actually used. Instead it laid idle because no suitable room to house it has been found. Arts minister Patrick O'Donovan questioned the rationale behind the National Gallery's decision to buy the scanner if they had nowhere to put it.· And will Irish neutrality become an issue in Brussels after suggestions from the Trump administration that it will no longer honour European security commitments? Is Irish military spending about to soar? Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including the secret behind far-right AfD's growth in Germany, the funeral of former senior IRA member Brendan ‘Bik' McFarlane, and Donald Trump revives Canada's Liberals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Neale Richmond Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, and Minister of State for International Development & the Diaspora , Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, Spokesperson for Climate, Transport, Energy and Agriculture, Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner and Harry McGee, Irish Times Political Correspondent

Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

In our Late Diversion explainer series – the oft-used & ever-versatile acronym GUBU – how did it come about – a complete guide from Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

Paula Butterly, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children's Rights Alliance; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

An méid a bhí le rá ag Micheál Martin ag an deireadh seachtaine faoi Trump & tithíochta.

Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating they will support the Government on a “case-by-case” basis has brough the true size of the coalition's majority into question.· The speculation around picks for the last 11 Seanad seats suggests Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will opt for greater gender balance.· Incoming Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, like the raft of other new senior ministers, will look to hit the ground running in his new role. Addressing dwindling Garda numbers and restoring a sense of safety to Dublin's city streets will be high on his priority list.· Although the contest to succeed President Michael D Higgins is not happening until late autumn, there are already some eye-catching, if unlikely, potential candidates, not least the Irish Times' own Fintan O'Toole. Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including the defunding of USAID and peace process absurdities, radical right momentum in Europe, and a Chitty-averse arts minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We take a look at the news stories of the week with Hildegarde Naughton TD, Fine Gael, Galway West, Minister of State for Disability, Padraig Mac Lochlainn TD, Sinn Féin, Donegal, Sinn Féin Chief Whip and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· As the count continues to fill seats in the Upper House, and high-profile candidates lose out, the panel looks at whether the Seanad is a ‘creche for future TDs and a retirement home for others'.· Ireland's 23 new junior Ministers have been decided, but how many of them are real jobs, and who is likely to use their new position as a springboard to a senior ministry in the future?· And the proposal to give the Regional Independent Group 10 minutes of speaking on Opposition time that caused uproar in the Dáil last week looks far from over with no resolution forthcoming.Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including Bertie for president? The place of small farms in modern Ireland, Latin America reacts to Trump's aggression, and restriction on immigration in Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times // Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway // Mary Hanafin, barrister and former Fianna Fáil TD and Minister

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Eoghan Kenny, Labour TD for Cork North-Central; Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Radio 1 Reporter

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times, Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Times, Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway and Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst, Social Justice Ireland.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· The panel started by teasing out the convoluted and somewhat undemocratic Seanad election process. Is it better to be on the inside or the outside panel? And how important is it for nominees to possess sufficient qualifications?· Does Sinn Féin need to change its message and personnel after so long in opposition? Could it be time for a reshuffle despite the party's strength in areas like housing and finance?· The decision on who will be the third leg of the next government edges ever closer, with Independent Ireland, the Regional Independent Group and the Healy-Rae brothers all still in contention. But what kind of ministries are in the offing?· And speaking at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition, President Michael D Higgins described Nato's call for increased military spending as ‘appalling'. Will his frequent comments on international affairs set a precedent for his successor? Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, on Elon Musk and the AfD, Justin Trudeau's legacy, and planning refusal for 900 apartments in Dundrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Claire Scott, political correspondent with The Sunday Times and Harry McGee, political correspondent with the Irish Times

Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part two of our annual "ask me anything" to consider many excellent questions submitted by listeners. Thanks to everyone who sent in their questions. Thanks also to all who listened to the podcast this year. From everyone on the Inside Politics team, we wish you a happy 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack Horgan-Jones, Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh for part one of our annual "ask me anything" session. Thanks to everyone who sent in questions. Thanks also to all who listened to the podcast in 2024. Happy Christmas from everyone on the Inside Politics team. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times, discusses the political consequences of Israel's decision and the ongoing government formation talks.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories of the week were Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Advisor and former Government Minister, Prof Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice President at Mary Immaculate College, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Dr. Katriona O'Sullivan, Psychology Lecturer and author.

Una Kelly, RTÉ Reporter and Harry McGee, Irish Times Political Correspondent

Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh for a look at today's events on the campaign trail:Mary Lou McDonald showed how effective a campaigner and political communicator she can be while meeting students at DCU.Aontú launched its manifesto, but at first there was one thing missing - the manifesto itself.Fianna Fáil launched its plan for Dublin city, a place it has struggled to recover seats in since its 2011 nadir. Can the party make inroads in the capital?Plus Harry reminisces on that fraught 2011 election campaign.Over on irishtimes.com there are excellent resources for following the election:Constituencies - every candidate listed, every constituency analysed with a 'prediction / possible outcome'.Party Promises - compare the manifestos using this handy tool.Who should I vote for? Compare your views with parties and candidates.The Irish Times poll, current and archive.Election Daily podcast - all the episodes.Meet the Voters - our correspondents have been out and about meeting real people and discussing real issues, including taking the temperature with The Irish Times voter panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fine Gael is doubling down on its support for a General Election candidate who was filmed punching a man in the head. John McGahon was 28 years-old and a Fine Gael councillor, at the time of the altercation outside a pub in Dundalk six years ago. Now he's running for a seat in the Dáil – which Taoiseach Simon Harris defended on Monday night's Leaders Debate. But questions remain about how McGahon was nominated for the party ticket, amid accusations of double standards from the opposition. Irish Times political correspondent Harry McGee has the latest. Presented by Sorcha Polllak. Produced by Suzanne Brennan and Aideen Finnegan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry McGee and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk about the election campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times discusses what the political parties are promising in relation to childcare and France Byrne, Director of Public Policy at Early Childhood Ireland and Grainne McKenna, Assistant Professor at DCU's Institute of Education discuss what they would like to see the next government do.

Harry McGee and Sarah Burns, who have accompanied politicians from several parties as they have canvassed for votes in the past week, join Hugh to talk about the issues that are coming up on doorsteps. In Dublin South Central and Dublin West, Sarah has noticed a less negative sentiment towards Sinn Féin. That's good news for the party as it seeks to add second seats in constituencies where it dominated in 2020 but lost support in local elections and opinion polls.Sinn Féin will also be happy to hear that housing is the issue coming up most often, with immigration a less prominent concern than during the summer. In Dun Laoghaire, Harry was on the canvas with Green Party TD Ossian Smyth, who faces a challenge to hold onto his seat in a constituency that could tell us a lot about which way the 2024 general election is going for the coalition parties. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bhí deireadh seachtaine thar a bheith gnóthach ag na páirtithe polaitíochta agus iad tosaithe ar a bhfeachtas toghcháin.

Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh to discuss the week in politics:The Government is completing what it can of its unfinished legislative programme before the general election, and that means the 'guillotine' - a procedure that shortens the time needed to debate bills as they pass through the Oireachtas - is getting heavy use this week. Which bills are getting chopped - and which are getting dropped?Clare Daly's decision to run in Dublin Central adds another colourful and effective political character to the mix in that constituency. But with so many independents in contention around the country, the 34th Dáil is likely to be diverse.Jennifer calls out Hugh's obsession with Seanad reform. Is there some Seanad-related trauma deep in Hugh's past?Plus they pick their Irish Times articles of the week:On-the-ground coverage from the US by Keith Duggan and Steven Carroll who are meeting voters and surveying swing states as the historically close US election draws nearPatrick Freyne's review of a steamy Jilly Cooper TV adaptationJustine McCarthy warns the coalition parties not to gloat over Sinn Féin's failures - their own records are far from perfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that it is confirmed there will be a general election this year, the Irish Times politics team can finally unleash their predictions - or should that be possible future outcomes - of which candidates and parties will emerge victorious from some of the most competitive constituencies in the State. Jennifer Bray, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy tackle Dublin Central, Dublin Bay South, Carlow-Kilkenny, Mayo, Cavan-Monaghan and both Tipperarys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Host Hugh Linehan is joined by Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee to look back on the week in politics: · The panel paid tribute to former Fianna Fáil minister Mary O'Rourke after her death this week at the age of 87. She was involved in Irish politics for almost a half-century. · The expectation is that Sinn Féin will run with 65-70 candidates in the forthcoming general election – are they being overly cautious? And there was surprise too at the news that party leader Mary Lou McDonald will run alongside Cllr Janice Boylan in Dublin Central, with Boylan having expressed her dissatisfaction with Sinn Féin in 2022, writing in a letter to party members that she didn't feel “supported, valued or even really respected”. · Also, Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe had misgivings around some measures contained in Budget 2025. Plus, the panellists pick their favourite IT reads of the week:· Ella McSweeney's piece on the dire condition of nearly half of our rivers, lakes and estuaries.· Kevin Courtney on 10 of the best new shows to watch in October – Jen attests to the genius of The Diplomat.· Keith Duggan wrote of Republican JD Vance getting the better of Democrat Tim Walz in Tuesday's vice-presidential debate.Produced by John Casey with JJ Vernon on sound. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.