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On The Tonight Show with Kieran CuddihyRTÉ executives say they weren't made aware of a €3.6 million write-down over a failed IT project until February.Appearing before an Oireachtas committee, the Director General also hit back at what he called "inaccurate" reporting around a leaked news promo — saying extras were used and the final cost will be under €100,000. Meanwhile, the Dáil rejected a Sinn Féin motion that sought to block the Central Bank from approving the sale of Israeli ‘war bonds'. It was defeated 87–75, though two independents who support the government — Barry Heneghan and Gillian Toole — voted in favour.Also, concerns are rising over access to U.S. college places after the Trump administration paused student visas and considers tougher social media screening.

With air strikes ongoing and a blockade in Gaza now past ten weeks, we ask if Israel should be allowed to compete in this year's Eurovision.We examine the Government's approach to dangerous driving following a seven-year sentence for the man behind a fatal Monaghan crash. And with the dry spell set to continue, what impact will it have on Ireland's water supply?Guests:

Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South Central // Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth // Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie // Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent

Online videos of the rap trio Kneecap calling for the death of British MPs and shouting "Up Hamas, up Hezbollah" are now being investigated by the police.   It comes after MPs condemned the group and called for arts funding to be removed and their invitation to play at Glastonbury withdrawn.   Band members have apologised but have been cancelled by a number of festivals.   So, who are Kneecap and why are they creating such a stir?   Niall Paterson talks to Aoife Moore, journalist and author of The Long Game: Inside Sinn Fein. He also talks to Steve Cummins, former Ireland Editor for the NME. Producer: Natalie Ktena Editor: Philly Beaumont           

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy faces a vote on motion of confidence in the Dáil today, Barry Heneghan has asked for a seat swap to get away from Michael Lowry and of course tariffs will be on todays agenda too.To look ahead to a busy day in the Dáil was Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, discusses he government's plan to get ahead of US tariffs and the no confidence motion in Verona Murphy.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent // Gary Murphy, Professor of politics at DCU

On this morning's show... Another Tipperary family left frustrated by the lack of school spaces for children with autism... An IPAS Centre proposed for Mitchell Street in Thurles... Deputy Michael Lowry will join us... Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent Fionann Sheahan on Connor McGregor Muriel Cuddy will be here for the Health Slot.. And Farming Updates...

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent, discusses when Oireachtas committees might return.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent joined Pat this morning for the political roundup of the week. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Tánaiste Micheál Martin are set to meet in Liverpool today. After a chaotic week in global politics, they have much to discuss ahead of Martin's visit to the White House.

Does Ireland need a DOGE? Independent Ireland propose a new Department of Efficiency, similar to the controversial U.S. model led by Elon Musk. Plus, a vote to grant speaking time to government-backing Independent TDs is delayed until after St Patrick's day. But what happens then? Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of StateMichael Collins TD, Independent IrelandCaoimhe de Barra, CEO, TrócaireFionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish IndependentTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent // Sarah Firth, Freelance Foreign Correspondent in Washington // Roland Oliphant, Chief Foreign Correspondent, Telegraph // David O'Sullivan, EU's sanctions envoy

Planning rules on cabins and modular homes in back gardens could be relaxed as part of Government efforts to tackle the housing crisis. We asked are modular homes just a short-term fix to the housing and rental crisis? Pat discusses this with Orla Hegarty Architect and Assistant Professor at UCD School of Architecture, Planning & Environmental Policy and also Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Micheál Martin and Simon Harris are continuing to decide Junior Minister appointments amidst criticism surrounding the lack of women in cabinet. There are also growing calls for the Dáil to be recalled to discuss the damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Pat discusses the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Siobhan Wynne, ESB Networks Regional Manager, Shane P O. Reilly, Cavan County Councillor. and Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent updated us with all the political news.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent Group, looks ahead to the formation of the new Goverment as the Dáil resumes.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent on the political fallout of the new programme for government.

With the new government formation official, so comes with it the Programme for Government, laying out what they plan to do.Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor for the Irish Independent, joins Kieran to go through the biggest things to know from the document.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire // Ciarán Aherne, Labour TD for Dublin South West // Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent // Brenda Power, Journalist

It is almost three weeks since the General Election and the 34th Dáil meets for the first time today. The first order of business will be to elect a Ceann Comhairle. No Taoiseach will be elected today. We get all the details of what will happen today with Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent Group, discusses the suspension of newly elected TD Eoin Hayes from the Social Democrats and other political matters.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon as talks begin to form a new government. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to discuss the results so far from Friday's election. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 2nd December 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick O'Donovan, Fine Gael TD // Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fail TD // Kevin Boxer Moran Independent TD // Barry Lenihan, RTÉ Reporter // Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Independent // Theresa Reidy, Lecturer in Government in UCC // Aidan Regan, Professor in UCD's School of Politics and International Relations

The prospect of another Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil government is becoming a quick reality as the combined numbers are nearing that magic number of 88 for a majority.However, another party might be needed to get them over the line, who could that be, and what demands would they have?Joining Kieran to discuss is former Tánaiste Joan Burton and Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to preview tonight's Leaders' debate on RTÉ. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent,ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Tuesday 26th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent & Theresa Reidy Political Scientist at University College Cork.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon following the RTE Leaders' Debate. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for The Irish Independent, The Sunday Independent and independent.ie.Recorded on Tuesday 19th November 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's happening in the election world? From manifestos and housing policies to surprise candidacy bids. With plenty of fast-paced stories to get through Pat was joined on the show by Fionnan Sheehan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week, the US Presidential Election, and the confirmation of an Irish election date. Joining Pat this week in studio was Harry Browne -Senior Lecturer in Media at Technological University Dublin, Terry Prone, Chairman of ‘The Communications Clinic',Danny Mc Connell, Editor of the Business Post and Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist UCC

Pat was joined by Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor at the Irish Independent, to discuss two major political stories. The Dáil is set to vote this evening on the committee report into the legalisation of assisted dying in certain circumstances, a highly debated issue. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has issued an apology in the Dáil to a teenager who received inappropriate texts from a former senator.

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he expects the general election to be this year. The Fine Gael leader will meet today with his Coalition leaders, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman. We speak to Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán in Ireland Editor at independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 16th October 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon. Fionnán is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 14th October 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What questions remain for Mary Lou McDonald after Brian Stanley's resignation from the party? We hear from Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent Fionnan Sheahan?

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about the week in Irish politics. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor at Independent.ie, the Irish Independent and the Sunday Independent.Recorded on Friday 11th October 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about Budget 2025 delivered on Tuesday by Minister for Finance Jack Chambers and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon about Taoiseach Simon Harris's surge in recent opinion polls, and the persistent issues with the National Children's Hospital. .Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for Independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 23rd September 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Dr. Brian Turner, Health Economist, Cork University Business School at UCC

Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Alison O'Connor journalist and commentator

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent, previews what's coming up at Cabinet and RTÉ's latest funding plan.

Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent, on the RTÉ funding which will be discussed by Cabinet this week.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about RTÉ on the release of the organisation's recent Statement of Strategy. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor of Independent,ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Thursday 27th June 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan talks to Eamon as the local and European election counts draw to a close. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for independent.ie, The Irish Independent and The Sunday Independent.Recorded on Monday 10th June 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fionnán Sheahan joins Eamon to talk about the forthcoming elections and the key influencing issues for the electorate. Also Minister Catherine Martin and the future of funding for RTÉ. Fionnán Sheahan is Ireland Editor for The Irish Independent, The Sunday Independent, and Independent.ie.Recorded on Tuesday 28th May 2024. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-stand-with-eamon-dunphy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.