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The former Health Secretary reveals why he believes Keir Starmer is failing.When Wes Streeting resigned from cabinet in May, it put an end to months of speculation. The former Health Secretary does want Keir Starmer's job. Since then, the Defence Secretary, John Healey, and the Armed Forces minister, Al Carns, have both resigned over the Defence Spending plan. Keir Starmer's leadership is looking more and more precarious.Now Andy Burnham is running in the Makerfield by-election. If he becomes an MP, that could clear a way for him to contest the leadership himself.In the days leading up to the by-election, Wes Streeting came into the New Statesman studio for an extended interview with our Political Correspondent, Ethan Croft. In the conversation you're about to hear, Streeting speaks candidly about the reasons he left government, his views on Keir Starmer's leadership and what he believes Labour needs to do to reverse its ailing fortunes. He's also surprisingly complimentary about his potential rival in a future leadership contest, Andy Burnham.LISTEN AD-FREE:

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on the upcoming Dáil vote on legislation to remove the three day wait period for an abortion.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent

Short-term lettings register brought to Cabinet after delays — but will local authorities have the resources to enforce the new rules?Minister claims thousands of homes will come “very quickly” as developers warn of a structural housing crisis and major barriers to supplyPlus, G7 focus returns to Ukraine as tensions rise after a Russian warship incident in the English ChannelGuest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:John Cummins TD, Minister of State, Department of Housing Conor Sheahan TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Housing, Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror Kevin Timoney Chief Economist at Davy Ross Cullen, Paris Bureau Chief, FSN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses Sinn Féin's move to legislate for the removal of the mandatory three-day wait period for abortion in early pregnancy.

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Tonight's panel consists of Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Eimer McCauley, News Correspondent with thejournal.ie and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent with Raidió na Gaeltachta

One in six TDs have a separate job alongside being a public representative, if you don't include landlord as a job.These findings come after the Government's face off with the board of the Rotunda hospital over consultants offering private and public care.Joining Seán to discuss this is Gavan Reilly, Political Correspondent for Virgin Media News and the host of ‘Monday with Gavan Reilly'.

Alex Thomson, Channel 4 News, followed by Peter Cardwell, Political Correspondent at Talk TV and Katy Hayward, Professor at the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work

One in six TDs have a separate job alongside being a public representative, if you don't include landlord as a job.These findings come after the Government's face off with the board of the Rotunda hospital over consultants offering private and public care.Joining Seán to discuss this is Gavan Reilly, Political Correspondent for Virgin Media News and the host of ‘Monday with Gavan Reilly'.

Stephen Ogilvie's family have said “unrest is not welcome” following recent violence in Belfast, as concerns grow over whether online rhetoric could fuel further disorder.Meanwhile, independent broadcasters are reacting to a proposed 39% increase in levies, warning it could threaten the sector's viability.Plus, Ken Early joins us from Mexico City as we look ahead to the World Cup.Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:Senator Garret Ahearn, Fine GaelEdel McGinley, Executive Director, Hope and Courage Collective Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times Sammy Wilson MP, DUPEamonn McCann, Activist & Journalist John Purcell, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland Ken Early, Journalist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses the latest on the Rotunda Hospital's dispute with the government and looks ahead to today's cabinet meeting.

 EU foreign policy chief visits Dublin to discuss upcoming Irish Presidency and potential sanctions on Aughinish Alumina. To look ahead to the visit was Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

 EU foreign policy chief visits Dublin to discuss upcoming Irish Presidency and potential sanctions on Aughinish Alumina. To look ahead to the visit was Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

Newstalk ZB Senior Political Correspondent Barry Soper joined Andrew Dickens to chat about the political week that was. They discussed the MPs banned from China following a Taiwan visit last year, the Government moving to ban unelected members from voting in local councils, and the rise of the fringe parties. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ireland is being taken to the European Union's highest court for failing to stop illegal peat extraction. With the details on this Anton spoke to Pat O'Toole, Political Correspondent, Irish Farmers Journal.

Anna Gross, Political Correspondent with the Financial Times.

Newstalk ZB political correspondent Barry Soper joins Heather du Plessis-Allan to chat all things budget week. They also discuss the other political news you may have missed in all the budget noise. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, reports on comments from Tánaiste, Simon Harris that the government is preparing to overhaul planning rules for one off housing in Rural Ireland.

For the latest from Leinster House our Political Correspondent, Micheál Lehane.

Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane on the Israeli Settlements (Prohibition of Importation of Goods) Bill being brought to Cabinet today.

For the latest our Political Correspondent, Micheal Lehane.

Joining Pat to get the latest as the count continues in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections is Newstalk Reporter, Emily Keegan; Barry Whyte, Chief Reporter Bauer Media Audio Ireland; Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent; and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

Joining Pat to get the latest in the Galway West and Dublin Central by-elections is Newstalk Reporter, Emily Keegan; Barry Whyte, Chief Reporter Bauer Media Audio Ireland; Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent; and Éamon Ó Cuiv, Former Fianna Fáil Minister.

After weeks of campaigning, boxes are set to open in Dublin Central and Galway West bye-elections. Joining Sean Defoe from 9-10am for analysis of this by-election are Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan, Deputy Leader of the Social Democrats Cian O'Callaghan, Political Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Craig Hughes Minister Peter Burke, Labour Party TD for Dublin Central Marie Sherlock, Former Fine Gael Minister Michael Ring Founder of Olytico Stephen O'Leary, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner Louise Burne, and Former Fine Fáil TD Conor Lenihan And, reporting live from Dublin's RDS and Salthill's Lawn Tennis Club, Newstalk's Barry White and Emily Keegan.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, looks ahead to tomorrow's bye-election in Dublin Central which will be contested by 14 candidates. Pat McGrath, Western Correspondent, looks ahead to the Galway West bye-election which takes place tomorrow.

Irish people from the global sumud flotilla who were being held by Israel are beginning their journey home. Among them on board was Sligo doctor, Dr. Margaret Connolly, sister of President Catherine Connoly. Rachael spoke to Margaret's Husband Declan Bree. We also get some Government reaction from our Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane.

Tomorrow will see the Galway West and Dublin Central constituencies take to the ballot box for the by-elections.Who are the front runners in each constituency, and will there be any surprises?Louise Burne is Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and joins Shane to discuss.

Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane looks ahead to the appearance of RTÉ before the Oireachtas Media Committee.

The Government is to move on Tuesday to have RTÉ's finances audited by the State's spending watchdog, the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG).The change comes almost three years after it came to light that undisclosed payments were made to broadcaster Ryan Tubridy.Minister for Media and Communications Patrick O'Donovan sought approval for a new Broadcasting Bill at Cabinet today.Joining Ciara and Shane to discuss this is Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent for Newstalk and Dr Fionola Doyle-O'Neill, Broadcast Historian at the School of History at University College Cork.

Minister for Communications Patrick O'Donovan is to seek Cabinet approval tomorrow to move RTÉ under the remit of the Comptroller and Auditor General. For more on this Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan.

Two by-elections, two very different political tests for the government parties. In Dublin Central, Fianna Fáil is under real pressure, while in Galway West the contest remains wide open. Joining Pat to discuss is Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses the voting down of a Social Democrats bill which would have reformed abortion law.

As Gerry ‘The Monk' Hutch prepares for the Dublin Central bye-election, Seán is joined by Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe, to look at other notable or quirky people who have contested elections…

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Rathdown and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Rathdown and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Tonight's panel is made up of Shane Moynihan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Mid-West, John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow, Sinéad Gibney, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Rathdown and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Anna Gross, Political Correspondent with the Financial Times.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, looks ahead to today's cabinet meeting which will focus on stricter spending curbs for government departments.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent

Donncha O'Murchú, Political Correspondent with Nuacht/TG4

New analysis by Eurostat finds the average household in Ireland is paying almost €500 more a year on electricity then people in other EU countries. The cabinet is due to discuss a plan aimed at lowering energy bills, our Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan was in Leinster House.

The higher Education Minister James Lawless of Finna Fail says it's too early to say whether charges can be cut by €500. For more on this, Micheál Lehane, Political Correspondent.

The new novel ‘Yesteryear' imagines what would happen if a modern-day trad wife influencer woke up in 1855, forced to actually live in the era she's been romanticising on social media. Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent of the Irish Times, tells Brendan about why it's striking such a chord and posing wider questions about mothers' choices.

Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan looks ahead to the government's announcement of fuel supports later this morning.

The Government outlines details of support, our Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan has the latest.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on changes to the accommodation system for Ukrainians and details of the Government's fuel subsidy scheme.