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Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin leader, discusses the development that NAMA chief Brendan McDonagh said he no longer wishes to be considered for the role of CEO of the Government's new Housing Activation Office.

Brendan McDonagh has dropped out of the running for housing czar, after Fine Gael sought to block his appointment at a special Cabinet meeting. Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald gives her reaction to Shane on the show this morning.

Brendan McDonagh has dropped out of the running for housing czar, after Fine Gael sought to block his appointment at a special Cabinet meeting. Sinn Fein Leader Mary Lou McDonald gives her reaction to Shane on the show this morning.

Pat Leahy and Sarah Burns join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The Dáil will enter uncharted territory next Tuesday as a motion of no confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy will be debated in the Dáil. Mary Lou McDonald and Labour leader Ivan Bacik are united in their insistence that Murphy's position is no longer tenable with new speaking time slots for coalition-supporting Independents and Government backbenchers on Dáil schedule.· Donald Trump has pledged to unveil his new tariffs on April 2nd, dubbing the event “liberation day”, but how will they impact new investment here and the spectacular corporate tax receipts that have been rolling in for the last few years?· And the ‘desperate state' of the State's water system was highlighted by Uisce Éireann this week with “extraordinary complacency” and “passive indifference” around investment to blame. They also explained the clear link between future housing growth and good water services. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Top US officials sharing military strike details in group chat with a journalist, the Web Summit case and the friendships ruined, and five years on – where did the Covid virus originate? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As calls for the resignation of Ceann Comhairle intensify, NewsTalk Breakfast is joined by the Sinn Féin leader to give the oppositions views.The move against Verona Murphy comes following a meeting of the leaders of the main opposition parties on Wednesday morning to discuss their response after the Dáil was disrupted on Tuesday amid an acrimonious row on speaking time changes.

As calls for the resignation of Ceann Comhairle intensify, NewsTalk Breakfast is joined by the Sinn Féin leader to give the oppositions views.The move against Verona Murphy comes following a meeting of the leaders of the main opposition parties on Wednesday morning to discuss their response after the Dáil was disrupted on Tuesday amid an acrimonious row on speaking time changes.

At Leaders' Questions, Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald said that confidence in Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy had been ‘decimated', and she should reflect on her position. For more we're joined by RTÉ Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane, Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, and Irish Times columnist and former political advisor Gerard Howlin

The Dáil had to be suspended yesterday as the row over speaking rights to independent TDs, who support the government but want designated time to question the coalition, rages on. Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae is one of the independents who now qualify for this speaking time as it was passed in the Dáil yesterday. 0pposition parties say it’s wrong to allocate opposition speaking time to TDs who support the government. The new speaking time allocation will also allow backbench Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael deputies question the government. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said this was stroke politics and would not allow the government to be held to account. The Taoiseach Micheál Martin said the opposition was completely disproportionate in their response over what he said was an additional eight minutes of speaking time on two days in the Dail. The image that went viral from yesterday’s chaos was Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry of the Rural Independent Group – who was at the heart of the deal that independents made with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael - giving a two-finger gesture to Paul Murphy of People Before Profit. Jerry spoke to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae and Fianna Fáil TD for Kerry, Michael Cahill. Jerry also spoke to Fionnán Sheehan, Ireland editor with the Irish Independent.

Sinn Féin's President visited County Clare on Friday. Mary Lou McDonald had been attending a conference in Limerick, where she met party members from across the Midwest region. During her trip to this county, she called to St Patrick's Comprehensive School in Shannon and Obair Community Creche in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Clare FM's Seán Lyons headed out to meet Deputy McDonald, and to ask her about what brought her to the Banner County. Photo (C): Clare FM

Mary Lou McDonald has indicated that she will go before the Dáil and address the arrest of Sinn Fein TD Thomas Gould. We discuss this further along with other political news with Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Irish Daily Mail.

The leader of Sinn Féin says the State must construct purpose-built accommodation centres in Clare to allow tourism dependent communities here to function. Mary Lou McDonald has been in Clare this morning and has visited St Patrick's Comprehensive School in Shannon as well as Obair Community Crèche in Newmarket-on-Fergus. The Ennistymon local electoral area continues to have the highest proportion of Ukrainian refugees in the country with nearly 11% of its population now from the Eastern European nation. Deputy McDonald has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons she believes North Clare communities are victims of "government mismanagement".

Brendan McFarlaneOn Tuesday we buried our friend and comrade Brendan McFarlane. Bik texted me just over 2 weeks or so ago to say he was back in hospital. He had been battling cancer for some time. A few days later the medics stopped his treatment. There was nothing else they could do for him. Suddenly and unexpectedly he was gone. He died peacefully surrounded by his loving family.My solidarity and sympathy to Lene, a mighty woman, and to their children Emma, Tomás and Tina, his brother Gerard and the wider family circle. His loss for them is immeasurable. For his countless friends and comrades his death is a deep blow. Fáilte abhaile LeonardLeonard Peltier was finally released from prison in Florida last week. The 80-year-old political prisoner had spent almost the last 50 years in prison protesting his innocence. Leonard is a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians and he now on his reservation in North Dakota. His family and friends gathered to welcome him home. After his release he said: “They may have imprisoned me but they never took my spirit!” and he thanked “all my supporters throughout the world who fought for my freedom.” Fáilte abhaile Leonard.Taking A Stand.The decision by Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald and Leas Uachtarán Michelle O'Neill not to attend the St. Patrick's Day events in the White House and the Speakers lunch on Capitol Hill, will undoubtedly upset some of our friends across Irish America. This is very understandable.  Sinn Féin's access to successive US administrations was won after decades of very hard work by many people across North America. Understandably they do not want to jeopardise or lose that influence. It is worth noting that in the past Sinn Féin has always attended White House events when invited, including during President Trump's first term in office.So the Sinn Féin decision was taken after much deliberation.  The catalyst for this was the recent statements from President Trump in which he calls for the expulsion of over two million Palestinian people from the Gaza Strip, his refusal to countenance their return and his proposal that the United States of America will take over the region. The decision would have been the same had a democratic President called for the expulsion of two million Palestinians.  

Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!Today Carl Kinsella and I discuss back garden cabins as a solution the housing crisis, Mary Lou McDonald's decision not to go to the US for St. Patrick's Day, the use of counselling notes and character references in cases of gender based violence and lots more. To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Theme Song: HowDoILook, Pillow Queens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald and First Minister Michelle O'Neill have confirmed this morning that they will not be travelling to the White House for St. Patrick's Day, due to President Trump's comments and policies on Gaza.Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Justice, Matt Carthy, joins Kieran to discuss.

Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh for our weekly Irish politics wrap:Did Taoiseach Micheál Martin call Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald a liar, in breach of arcane Dáil rules? Our panel of lapsed Gaeilgeoirí struggle to analyse the linguistic nuances of what Martin said, but identify an underlying political attitude. Minister for the Arts Patrick O'Donovan this week kitchen-sinked the news that the Arts Council wasted millions on an IT system that didn't work. The story adds to a perception of wastefulness in public spending, but could be an opportunity for the new Minister to prove himself. Housing became the other big issue of the week when the Taoiseach hinted at changes to the system of rent pressure zones. The pressure is on Martin to deliver on housing before he hands back over to Simon Harris - can he make a dent? Plus the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, on P.G. Wodehouse, the art of mingling and what happens when power goes to a leader's head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump bans paper straws in Federal Buildings, Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of calling her a liar and tourists heading to the Algarve this summer could be fined for walking around in swimwear.Journalist Lise Hand and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

There were angry scenes in the Dáil after Taoiseach Micheál Martin accused the Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald of "telling lies" during a sharp exchange on housing. For more on this, we're joined by our Political Correspondent, Micheál Lehane...

Leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports that the Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald said her new frontbench is a blend of experience which will "call out every dodgy decision" which the new Government makes.

Mary Lou McDonald has written to the Taoiseach asking him to urgently recall the Dáil in order to address the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. We discussed with Claire Kerrane Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon and Galway.

Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald has accused the government of trying to “ride roughshod over the collective opposition” and said they would be “failing the democratic process” if they did not take a firm stance on the row over opposition speaking time. We get reaction to the chaos in the Dáil yesterday Dara Calleary Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation.

Tuairiscítear gur labhair ceannaire Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald agus an Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy go neamhbhalbh tráthnóna aréir faoina pleananna gan cead cainte a thabhairt do cheannaire Shinn Féin sa Dáil agus í á ainmniú ag an bpáirtí mar Thaoiseach ar maidin.

Speaking after the Dáil was adjourned amid chaotic scenes Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald and Labour Party's Ivana Bacik. For reaction Reporter Bary Lenihan, Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and John Downing, Irish Independent Journalist.

Bertie Ahern, Tommy Tiernan, and Mary-Lou McDonald were all strong contenders in a recent poll that asked Irish people who they'd vote for in the Irish Presidential election. On this morning's Gift Grub, Miriam O'Callaghan quizzed the possible candidates. Hit play now to hear the full episode.

Four years ago, Sinn Féin changed the landscape of Irish politics by securing the highest share of first preference votes in the 2020 general election and breaking Ireland's two-party system.The question among many voters in those weeks before the pandemic hit was not if Mary Lou McDonald would become taoiseach of this country, but when.Jump forward four years, and the party has emerged from the 2024 general election with 39 seats, just two more than its 2020 haul. Sinn Féin TDs are now facing up to five more years on the Opposition benches, with disappointment and dismay palpable at different levels across the party.What went wrong for Sinn Féin in the 2024 election, how can they turn things around and what does this all mean for Mary Lou McDonald's future at the party's helm?Today, on In the News, after a year of disappointment, what's next for Sinn Féin and its leader Mary Lou McDonald?Irish Times political correspondent Jennifer Bray discusses what lies ahead for the party.Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Declan Conlon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin's Housing Spokesperson, discusses his party's desire to hold discussions with other parties on the left to explore the options following the general election.

Have the left only themselves to blame if they face another government term with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in Power? Garry Gannon discusses his red line issues and why he's keen for a seat at the table regardless of who is sitting beside him. Also, while speaking to awaiting media, Mary Lou McDonald talked about ‘breaking the two-party system', but are there many positives for Sinn Fein to take away so far? And what about celebrity candidates? Well things have not been going well for Gráinne Seoige in the West of the country, as she looks unlikely to claim a seat. Host: Ellen Coyne, Guests; Philip Ryan and Finian McGrath See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INSIDE POLITICS LIVE SHOW WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11TH - DUBLIN. TICKETS HERE!Pat Leahy, Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to discuss today on trail of the 2024 general election:It's the last day of campaigning and the leaders of the three largest parties have been communicating their final messages to the electorate:Mary Lou McDonald seemed at ease as she asked voters to give their second preferences to parties like the Social Democrats, People Before Profit and Labour.Together with his frequent wingman Paschal Donohoe, Simon Harris sounded the alarm for Ireland's economic and political stability and borrowed Sinn Féin's language of asking voters to 'lend' Fine Gael their support.Micheal Martin was asked again and insisted again that Fianna Fáil would not go into government with Sinn Féin.Pat, Jen, Cormac and Hugh discuss all that, and then pick their favourite, most pivotal and most consequential moments of the campaign. Finally Hugh answers some listener questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What were the most important moments in tonight's debate between Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin and Simon Harris - and who came out on top? Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones were watching. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Lou McDonald, leader of Sinn Féin, continues our Morning Ireland party leader interviews.

Sheila Naughton compiles some of the key moments from last night's Primetime debate between Simon Harris, Micheál Martin and Mary Lou McDonald.

With only a couple of days before the General Election, Mary Lou McDonald tells The Indo Daily how she won't be working with Gerry Hutch, how former Sinn Fein TD Brian Stanley has ‘made his bed' and why Gerry Adams will not become president of Ireland, despite speculation of a future bid. Host: Ellen Coyne and Phillip Ryan, Guest; Mary Lou McDonald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you want to listen to our interview with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald click on the below link: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/the-indo-daily-mary-lou-mcdonald-talks-the-monk-brian-stanley-why-gerry-adams-wont-be-president-and-her-pathway-to-power/a1181218181.html And if you're still unclear as to who to vote for on Friday, then you need the Irish Independent's VoteSmart survey to find out which parties and politicians align with your personal views. Try the VoteSmart survey here: https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/elections-2024/votesmartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to discuss today's news from the campaign trail:Reaction from Mary Lou McDonald (delight) and Simon Harris (dismay) to this morning's Ipsos B&A poll from The Irish Times that put Fine Gael in third place behind Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil.Also today, Simon Harris offered very limited support to the embattled candidacy of Senator John McGahon.Meanwhile in the battle of the small parties, Friends of the Earth ranked all parties according to the environmental friendliness of their policies. And the Greens did not come first, or even second. Will it matter? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The final Irish Times Ipsos B&A poll of the campaign reveals a stark reversal of fortunes for Fine Gael and Taoiseach Simon Harris, with the party dropping by six points back to third place, just behind Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin. The results put even more pressure on Harris to perform well and win over voters in Tuesday night's televised debate with Micheal Martin and Mary Lou McDonald. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first of a series with the leaders of the three largest political parties, Taoiseach Simon Harris sat down with Hugh Linehan to answer questions submitted by Inside Politics podcast listeners on issues including taxation, housing, threats to Ireland's economy, why Ireland does not facilitate overseas voting, and more.He revealed that he is not in favour of forming a coalition with a left-wing alliance of more than one party, a concept proposed by Labour leader Ivana Bacik, and sees a coalition of four parties or more as unstable. He also shared the qualities he admires in political opponents Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin, Holly Cairns and Ivana Bacik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald, speaks to Claire Byrne in the latest of the Today show's Party Leader Interviews

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.

In 2020, Sinn Féin, a left-wing party born out of Ireland's nationalist movement, claimed victory. At the time Ireland's two major parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, went into coalition with each other, preventing Sinn Fein from forming a government. Sinn Fein's leader, Mary-Lou McDonald proudly claimed that she would be the first female Taoiseach.Four years later, support for the left-wing has markedly dropped, scandals have surrounded them on both sides of the border, and party political identities have become blurred. But when Ireland heads to the polls next week, what will be at the forefront of voter's minds? And how will issue's of economy, housing, and immigration decide trajectory of the country's future?Kate Lamble is joined by Eoin O'Malley, Finn McRedmond, Conor Kelly, and Dan O'Brien. 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.

Time for a Change of Government.The southern general election was called last Friday. In just over two weeks' time 174 Teachtaí Dála (TDs) will be elected to the Dáil – an increase of 14 over the number elected in the 2020 general election.On Sunday I was in Dublin for the Save Moore Street rally but afterwards I was in Caledon Road and St. Mary's Road in East Wall with a Sinn Féin canvas team urging voters to give their number 1 vote to Mary Lou McDonald and their number 2 vote to Janice Boylan. The response was very good.Judicial Review lodged in defence of Moore StreetThe battle to save the 1916 Moore Street Battlefield site has entered a new and critical phase with the decision by the Moore Street Preservation Trust to seek leave for a judicial review of the decision by An Bord Pleanála to allow the developer's plan to proceed. Almost two decades after the campaign to protect this important historic part of the Easter 1916 revolutionary story the campaign has reached a decisive moment.New Mural in support of PalestiniansAt the weekend a new mural was unveiled in Andersonstown in west Belfast highlighting the shared experience of struggle and solidarity between the peoples of Ireland and Palestine. Well done to Marty Lyons and Michael Doherty and the organisers.

What is Mary Lou McDonald's vision for a United Ireland? On the second part of a Free State Special, Mary Lou McDonald talks about the Ireland she believes in and the 32 county country she imagines.With half a million new voters added to the register this year, McDonald outlines how she wants to change Ireland. She explains what led Sinn Fein to alter their policy on immigration and why the far right protestors were not disenchanted Sinn Fein voters. Mary Lou also talks about her difficult relationship with her father and what she said to him before he died earlier this year.Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mary Lou McDonald is promising change but will Sinn Fein be able to deliver? On the first Free State election special, Mary Lou McDonald joins Dion and Joe for a major podcast interview.She talks to Dion and Joe about the challenges facing her party and why she believes the media is hostile to Sinn Fein. Will Dion indulge in ‘IRAing' or are these legitimate questions to be asked of the leader of Sinn Fein? When does IRAing come to an end and normal politics begins? When it does will Sinn Fein bring the same radical change as Bernie Sander and Jeremy Corbyn promised? Or will they be destroyed by the system before addressing Ireland's fundamental problems. Will this be the first podcast where one of the interviewers storms out? And will any hamsters be harmed in the making of the podcast?Free State with Joe Brolly and Dion Fanning is a Gold Hat Production in association with SwanMcG.For more on Free State: https://freestatepodcast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After weeks of speculation, Dublin criminal Gerry Hutch has confirmed he will run in the upcoming general election.The 61-year-old, who was arrested in Lanzarote last month on suspicion of money laundering, was granted bail by the Spanish High Court last week to permit him to run in the election and released on a bond of €100,000.Mr Hutch, who is also known as The Monk, is hoping to take one of the four seats up for grabs in the Dublin Central constituency, where Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald is also seeking re-election. However, arriving back into Dublin airport on Monday morning, Hutch refused to share any details of his election manifesto or comment on which policies his campaign will focus on. In this episode, Irish Times crime correspondent Conor Gallagher discusses what Hutch's campaign might look like, his chances of winning a seat and why he has set his sights on political office. Presented by Sorcha Pollak. Produced by Suzanne Brennan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suspected of planning some of the biggest armed robberies in Irish history, Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch has survived two attempts on his life and was acquitted of murder last year in a case that gripped the nation. Could he seriously be planning to run in the next general election - and could he win a seat on Mary Lou McDonald's turf? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guest: Philip Ryan See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an naoú lá déag de mhí Dheireadh Fómhair. Is mise Eoin Ó Seachnasaigh. Tá sé ráite ag an Leifteanantchoirnéal Tom Fox, atá i gceannas ar choimeádaithe síochána na hÉireann i ndeisceart na Liobáine, go bhfuil na trúpaí slán sábháilte, in ainneoin coinníollacha an-dúshlánach agus teannas ag ardú sa Mheánoirthear. Tá níos mó ná 300 saighdiúir Éireannach lonnaithe in Camp Shamrock sa Liobáin Theas agus gar don teorainn idir Iosrael agus an Liobáin. Cé gur gortaíodh cúigear coimeádaithe síochána ó na Náisiúin Aontaithe le cúpla lá anuas, níl aon phlean ann faoi láthair chun na trúpaí a tharraingt siar. Tá rabhadh tugtha ag Príomhaire Iosrael, Benjamin Netanyahu, go bhfuil coimeádaithe síochána i mbaol mura mbogann siad ó dheisceart na Liobáine, comhartha go leanfar leis na hionsaithe in ainneoin agóidí an phobail idirnáisiúnta. Ar ais in Éirinn, agus ráflaí ag dul thart go mbeidh olltoghchán ar siúl go luath, tá Sinn Féin ag déileáil le roinnt géarchéimeanna atá ag bagairt dochar a dhéanamh dá bhfeachtas. Tá sé tagtha chun solais gur thug beirt bhall den pháirtí teistiméireacht d'iaroifigeach preasa an pháirtí ainneoin gur admhaigh sé coireanna mí-úsáide gnéis. Chomh maith leis sin, tá beirt Teachtaí Dála tar éis éirí as, ar chúiseanna ar leith. I gcás amháin, rinne an Teachta Dála gearán faoin gcaoi ar láimhseáil an páirtí líomhain maidir le hiompar neamhoiriúnach. Tagann na scéalta seo ar shála na nuachta go ndearna oifigigh an pháirtí iarracht smacht a choinneáill ar na ceisteanna a fuair an ceannaire Mary-Lou McDonald ag Ard Fheis an pháirtí. Cúrsaí sacair anois, agus tar éis an triú babhta de chluichí Shraith na Náisiún, tá foireann na hÉireann sa tríú háit agus trí phointe acu, chun tosaigh ar an bhFionlainn, a chaill gach cluiche, ach taobh thiar den Ghréig, atá i gceannas ar ár ngrúpa le dhá phointe dhéag, agus Sasana sa dara háit le naoi bpointe. Sa chéad chluiche, bhí bua inspioráideach ag Éirinn in aghaidh na Fionlainne, a bhuí le cúil ón gcosantóir Liam Scales agus ón imreoir lár páirce Robbie Brady tar éis botún tubaisteach ón gcaptaen Nathan Collins a thug tús foirfe do na Fionlannaigh.  Sa dara cluiche, áfach, thug na Gréagaigh triail i bhfad níos deacra i láthair, agus léirigh bua compordach don fhoireann baile san Aithin méid an dúshláin atógála atá roimh bhainisteoir nua na hÉireann Heimir Hallgrímsson. Idir an dá linn, téann na Gréagaigh ó neart go neart. Sa bhabhta seo, bhuaigh siad in aghaidh ní amháin na hÉireann, ach Sasana in Wembley freisin, den chéad uair riamh, éacht thar a bheith suntasach tar éis bhás tragóideach a n-imreora George Baldock an tseachtain seo caite. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS leifteanantchoirnéal - lieutenant-colonel coimeádaithe síochána - peacekeepers ráflaí - rumours iompar neamhoiriúnach - inappropriate behaviour cosantóir - defender méid an dúshláin atógála - the extent of the rebuilding challenge

The resignation from Sinn Féin of Laois TD Brian Stanley on Saturday, and the party's referral to the Gardaí of information it gathered during an internal inquiry into an unspecified allegation made against Stanley, has triggered a fresh crisis for Mary Lou McDonald.The Sinn Féin leader is now struggling on multiple fronts as the party faces demands for an explanation as to why the Gardaí were not involved at an earlier stage.McDonald must also be worried that this latest bad news story will combine with other crises of recent weeks to set in voters's minds an image of a party in disarray. With a general election looming, this latest distraction from Sinn Féin's favoured issues of housing and health has come at the worst possible time. Jack Horgan-Jones and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to set out what we know about this fast-developing story and what it means for Sinn Féin. 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.

Support for Fine Gael has increased, according to the latest Irish Times/Ipsos opinion poll, with approval ratings for Taoiseach Simon Harris surging since the last poll in early summer.Support for Sinn Fein has fallen since the last poll, while the personal rating for party leader Mary Lou McDonald also declining sharply.Pat and Hugh analyse all the findings of the poll. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's host Pat Leahy is joined by Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics:· The fallout from Apple's tax case continues with what to with decision on what to do with the €13bn plus interest expected within three weeks. The windfall won't be available to the State until next March, but some sources in Government are saying there is already a consensus among Coalition parties that pressing infrastructure requirements and housing are at the top of the shopping list. · Speaking at Fine Gael's think-in in Tullamore Taoiseach Simon Harris backed a public childcare model, moving away from a reliance on private sector care. But would this potential restructuring result in a raft of new State employees? Sinn Féin stopped short of a public childcare model, instead pledging to reduce the financial burden on parents with the introduction of €10-a-day childcare from 2025 if it is in power after general election.· And Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald reflected this week on a trauma-filled year for her and her family, a year in which she and her husband Martin Lanigan dealt with serious issues.Plus, the panellists pick their favourite IT reads of the week:· Corinna Hardgrave pulled no punches with her one-star review of a new eatery in Donnybrook.· Ken Early on the gulf in class as Ireland were dismissed by England in a one-sided game at the Aviva stadium last Saturday.· Harry McGee picked his own article looking at the farcical infighting at the National Party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.