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Joining Dearbhail McDonald to discuss the stories in this Sunday's newspapers are: Prof Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist, Vice-President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College, Limerick; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, Irish Times; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive, Children's Rights Alliance and Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist, Sunday Times.

Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail Brian Mahon.

Following the publication of the Criminal Law and Civil Law yesterday, the Government has set out plans to address criminality. Some of the focus has been placed on the disclosure of counselling records in sexual assault trials, and measures to address overcrowding in prisons.To discuss this, Ciara is joined by Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, and Cliona Sadlier, Executive Director with Rape Crisis Network Ireland.

Joining Brendan to discuss the stories in this Sunday's newspapers are; Professor of Politics at DCU, Gary Murphy; Barrister and former Fianna Fail Minister, Mary Hanafin; Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner, Louise Burne; and Public Policy Advisor, Oisin Coghlan.

As the Dáil finishes up for Christmas today, it seems like the right time to look back at the key political moments of the year.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor of the Irish Independent and Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail.

The big politics story of the day is storm that continues to swirl around Michael Martins leadership of his party as questions still remain over the handling of Jim Gavin's disastrous Presidential bid.Matt is joined by Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner Louise Burne and Editor at the Business Post Daniel McConnell to discuss Martin's positionHit Play on this page to listen now

Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent.

Independent Ireland Cllr. Fergus McDonnell joins our panel of Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times, following a vigil in Edenderry tonight for Tadgh Farrell and Mary Holt.

Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent.

Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times; Roderic O'Gorman, leader of the Green Party; and Jack Chambers, Minister for Public Expenditure

Michael Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South and Chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

Michael Murphy, Fine Gael TD for Tipperary South and Chair of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and Party Spokesperson on the Environment, Energy and Transport, Michael Collins, Leader of Independent Ireland, TD for Cork South West, Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail.

Our panel of Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central, Donnchadh Ó'Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and Claire Scott, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times discuss Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Ireland.

We hear from Emma Muldoon Ryan, Amlé and our panel of Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central, Donnchadh Ó'Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and Claire Scott, Political Correspondent with the Sunday Times.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenzky has landed in Ireland for his first official visit. It is not, however, his first time in Ireland having previously visited as part of his comedy group in 2017. It comes as Donald Trump's envoy visits Russia today to discuss a potential peace plan. For more on this state visit Pat spoke to Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent and also Duncan Bullivant, CEO, Henderson Risk Group.

The UK Budget is out – but what does it all mean for Wales? Fliss and James break down the big announcements with a panel of politicians, exploring how the decisions in Westminster will impact people in Wales. Plus, BBC Wales' Political Correspondent joins the conversation to talk through his whirlwind day and the key takeaways from a dramatic day in politics.

On the agenda for cabinet today is a ban on electro-convulsive therapy for under –18's, a reform of migration procedures and they will seek approval to allow people affected by defective concrete blocks to apply for increased grants. But the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council have warned that the government are spending the budget “like there's no tomorrow”. All to discuss with Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Sean Defoe.

Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham on the latest plans due before Cabinet related to immigration.

Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch is set to run in the Dublin Central byelection.The byelection will take place after former Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe stepped down to take up a role with the World Bank.So, could he get in?Seán Defoe is Newstalk's Political Correspondent, and joins Ciara Doherty to discuss.

As the country battles with a cold snap our panel of Emer Currie, Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North, Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Radio na Gaeltachta discuss what is being done to tackle the cost of living.

Emer Currie, Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North, Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Radio na Gaeltachta.

We hear from Fiona Jennings, Head of Policy and Public Affairs at ISPCC as well as the panel Emer Currie, Fine Gael TD for Dublin West, Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North, Aubrey McCarthy, Independent Senator and Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Political Correspondent, Radio na Gaeltachta.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, explains the reaction to Paschal Donohoe's resignation as Minister for Finance to take up a role at the World Bank.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner; Adam Maguire, RTÉ business journalist; Marie Sherlock, Labour TD; Martin Heydon, Minister for Agriculture; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for the Irish Times; Paul Walsh, Professor of Global Affairs and Sustainable Futures at UCD

Fine Gael Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has stepped away from his role in Government to take up a position at the World Bank.To chat about the significance of this decision, Ciara Doherty is joined by Fine Gael Minister for Health, Jennifer Carroll MacNeil, as well as Newstalk's Political Correspondent, Seán Defoe.

Political Correspondent, Mícheál Lehane previews the launch and publication of the Government's National Housing Plan.

Edward Timmins, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Our panel of Edward Timmins, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow, Roderic O'Gorman, Green Party leader and TD for Dublin West, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner discuss the new housing plan which was unveiled by government today.

The White House is staying firm the President had no involvement in wrongdoing, with the fresh release of emails written by deceased sex offender and child sex procurer Jeffrey Epstein. House Oversight Committee Democrats have released a 2011 email saying Donald Trump spent hours at Epstein's house with a victim. Another email calls Trump 'the dog that hasn't barked' - and say he told Epstein's associate Ghislaine Maxwell to 'stop'. Reuters political correspondent Bo Erickson says there's a lack of context within these emails. "It's not clear what they are really talking about, so the White House is saying this is a political stunt. But the Democrats ae moving forward on another procedural process as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Party Spokesperson on Enterprise and the Circular Economy, Ciarán Ahern, Labour Party TD for Dublin South West and Party Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin and Cónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.

Catherine Connolly Inauguration, Party leadership criticised for focus on ‘parachuting in' famous names .Fine Gael spin doctors got €1,000 ‘gifts' for election campaign volunteer work .Housing plan aims to deliver 90,000 ‘starter homes' over five years Government has pledged overall delivery of more than 300,000 new homes by end of 2030.All to discuss with Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent and Host of Let me Explain Podcast.

Today, president-elect Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as the tenth President of Ireland. Seán Defoe, Newstalk's Political Correspondent for more on this.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses Ivan Yates' unrepentant interview with David McCullagh today.

Joining Brendan to talk through what's making the news today are Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at Saint Vincent de Paul, Dr Aman de Sondy, Head of Department and Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Islam at UCC, Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Times and Sarah Carey, Columnist with the Irish Independent.

On Tuesday, Catherine Connolly will officially become the 10th President of Ireland. Professor Gail McElroy from the Political Science Department of Trinity College and RTÉ's Political Correspondent, Paul Cunningham, preview the ceremony and the start of Connolly's tenure.

Ireland's derogation runs out at the end of this year and farmers and the government are very worried that it wont be renewed, Pat O'Toole, Political Correspondent for the Farmers Journal has more.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, discusses the Future Forty report which was raised on several occasions at Leaders' Questions in the Dáil.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses the continuing argument about the role of Ivan Yates in training Fianna Fáil politicians.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on the media training provided by Ivan Yates to Jim Gavin during the presidential election.

Joining Brendan to analyse the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and Irish Times columnist; Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International politics at the Clinton Institute in UCD; Louise Byrne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; and Dr Emma Howard, Economist.

Ellen Coyne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Times, assesses the political landscape following the Presidential result.

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.

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.

Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, on the latest developments in the Presidential race.