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Joining Pat on the Friday Forum was Malcolm Byrne TD, Fianna Fáil, Chair of the Oireachtas Committee on Artificial Intelligence, Spokesperson on Climate, Environment and Energy, Wicklow-Wexford. Also on the panel was Peadar Toibin TD, Leader, Aontú, Meath West and Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent, Irish Times.
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: With the presidential election over, the fallout has begun. Government parties are counting the cost of defeat, with Fianna Fáil facing renewed internal unrest and whispers of a no-confidence motion against Taoiseach Micheál Martin. Meanwhile, Fine Gael's Seán Kelly has accused his party of “shafting” him, deepening the coalition's woes.Plus, Stripe co-founder John Collison says Ireland is “stuck” - caught in a web of agencies and red tape that's stalling progress on housing and infrastructure. The panel debates: is he right, and have our leaders lost sight of the basics of running a country?
Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Times, assesses the political landscape following the Presidential result.
The government will look to make big tech pay for copyrighted material used to train artificial intelligence on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sean Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent joined Pat to bring us the latest on voter turnout for the Presidential election.
Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham on the final day of the Presidential Election campaign before voters go to the polls on Friday.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, on the latest from the presidential election campaigns.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports from the Dáil where last night's violence in Citywest was raised during Leaders Questions.
Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central, Christina Finn, Political Editor at The Journal and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times on today's meeting of the Finance Committee.
Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central, Christina Finn, Political Editor at The Journal and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.
Our panel of Padraig O'Sullivan, Fianna Fail TD for Cork North Central, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrats TD for Cork South-Central, Christina Finn, Political Editor at The Journal and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times discuss the presidential election as it heads into the final day.
Last night the was the final presidential debate on RTE's Prime Times. This gave candidates a last chance to make their pitch for the presidency. Post debate analysis Pat spoke to Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent with Newstalk and Host of Let Me Explain podcast and also Dr Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer, South East Technological University.
Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham looks ahead to the Prime Time Presidential debate - the final one of the campaign.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports on the squablles taking place in the Dáil over the Presidential race.
It's only a matter of days now until people head to the polling stations for the Presidential Election and tonight will see the final debate of the campaign. Pat was joined on the show to as we reach the final days by Fergus Finlay Political Columnist with the Irish Examiner and also Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of the Let Me Explain Podcast.
Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, on the latest developments in the Presidential race.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports on the pressure rising in both presidential campaigns in the final days.
It's five days to polling day So what can we expect from the last week of the presidential campaign? All to discuss with Seán Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent.
Yesterday evening, Fine Gael posted a video on its X account where it questions Catherine Connolly's previous career as a Barrister. Titled ‘Catherine Connolly's hypocrisy', the video shows some of Connolly's Dáil dealings when working on housing and the banks in a legal capacity.Many in opposition have criticised this type of video and type of politics…Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Louse Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, and later to give his reaction, Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire.
It's five days to polling day So what can we expect from the last week of the presidential campaign? All to discuss with Seán Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses the state of the Presidential election, following an opinion poll showing a big lead for Catherine Connolly.
A look at what happened today in the presidential election race with Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for The Irish Examiner, John Connolly, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, and Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North.
The latest Irish Times Ipsos/B&A poll shows a commanding lead for Catherine Connolly in the Presidential Election, but shows a significant number unhappy with the choice for the presidency.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Host of the 'Let Me Explain' podcast. Political Correspondent for Newstalk.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, discusses the National Childrens Hospital, the upcoming Presidential election and the vote of no confidence in the Tánaiste.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports from Leinster House on today's motion of confidence in Tánaiste, Simon Harris.
The Dáil today voted a motion of confidence for Simon Harris.The motion was put forward by the Government after Aontú said yesterday they would be bringing a motion of no confidence against the Tánaiste over his failure to deliver promises for scoliosis care during his time as Minister for Health.Joining Jonathan with the latest is Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, Louise Burne.
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Nessa Cosgrove, Labour Party Senator, Charlie Ward, 100% Redress TD for Donegal and Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times discuss the Government motion of confidence in Tánaiste Simon Harris passing in the Dáil today.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, assesses Catherine Connolly's and Heather Humphreys' media interviews yesterday.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, assesses Ireland's potential aid contribution to Gaza.
Presidential candidates Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly spoke with Pat Kenny today as part of a Presidential debate ahead of the election on Friday the 24th of October. The two candidates gave their sides to why they should be elected as Ireland's next President.What was the outcome of this debate? Was there anything that stood out to you?Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe, as well as listeners.
Controversy continues to surround this year's Presidential election, but where does the race stand following the first one on one debate between the remaining two candidates? All to discuss with Seán Defoe Newstalk's Political Correspondent.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, outlines reaction to Budget 2026 and looks ahead to tonight's Fianna Fáil parliamentary party meeting. Peter O'Connell, Reporter, gets reactions from Limerick residents to the Budget.
A Fianna Fail meeting being held tonight is expected to focus on its calamitous Presidential election campaign and the handling of the news that Jim Gavin owed over €3k to an ex-tenant. Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports from the Dáil.
John Clendennen - Fine Gael TD for Offaly, Jen Cummins - Social Democrats TD for Dublin South Central, Martin Kenny - Sinn Féin TD for Sligo Leitrim and Cuan Ó Seireadáin - Political Correspondent for Raidio na Gaeltachta.
Andrew Lowth, Reporter, speaks to Fianna Fáil councillors about the fallout of Jim Gavin's exit from the Presidential race. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, has the latest on the Presidential race as the political fallout, following Jim Gavin's shock withdrawal, continues.
Ciarán Hancock is joined by guests to pore over the main elements of Budget 2026. The €9.4 billion package includes a minimum wage increase of 65c to €14.15c per hour, a €10 across-the-board increase to core weekly welfare payments, but no once-offs like double child benefit payments and electricity credits. On the panel:Cliff Taylor, Managing Editor, The Irish TimesFrank O'Neill, Tax Partner, EY IrelandSean Collender, President of the Restaurants Association of IrelandEllen Coyne, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All has been revealed today for Budget 2026. So, what's new, and what should you look out for?Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, joins Kieran to go through the highlights of what has changed. Newstalk's Henry McKean also sends in thoughts from the public.
Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane discusses Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the Presidential Election.
Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on the fallout from Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the Presidential election.
Fianna Fáil's candidate Jim Gavin has announced he is withdrawing from the Presidential Election "with immediate effect". Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he fully understands Gavin's decision and believes "it is the correct one". We get the latest on this with Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent.
As you will have heard, Jim Gavin has stepped down from the Presidential race.But, what now for Fianna Fáil, and what now for the Taoiseach, Micheál Martin?Joining Kieran to discuss and give their reactions is Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Minister of State Niall Collins, Paidi O'Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork North Central and Michael Regan, Fianna Fáil Councillor on the Galway County Council. Also joining later to give their thoughts is Conor Lenihan, former Fianna Fail Minister and David W Higgins, Independent Economist.
Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Dr. Laura Bambrick, Social Policy Officer, ICTU; Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway; Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and David W. Higgins, Economist.
Paul Cunningham , Political Correspondent, discusses the latest on the campaigns to become our next President, and pre-budget demands.
Regular leaders' questions was cancelled in favour of a special debate on the interception of the flotilla. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports live from the Dáil on the flotilla and also provides updates on the Presidential Campaigns, including the news that Catherine Connolly sought to hire a former Éirígí member.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, highlights the main stories being raised at the Dáil today.
Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham joined us to give more details on what to expect from tonight's presidential debate.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, has the latest from the Presidential race as the three candidates begin their campaign.
Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, reports on the first full day of the presidential campaign.
Senator Aubrey McCarthy discusses whether or not he will sign Maria Steen's nomination papers to contest the Irish Presidential election. Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, has the latest updates as nominations close today in the race to be the next President of Ireland
Micheal Lehane, Political Correspondent, tells us more as Maria Steen is out of presidential race.