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Newstalk Breakfast Highlights
Housing Minister on extending Rent Pressure Zones across the country

Newstalk Breakfast Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 12:10


The Dáil has agreed to pass a piece of legislation without a vote which will extend Rent Pressure Zones across the country. The bill will go to the Seanad today and it is expected to be signed into law by President Michael D Higgins tomorrow. Shane spoke to Housing Minister James Browne.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
An Seanadóir Garret Kelleher, Fine Gael.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:41


Tá forbairt le déanamh ar chóras Luas Chorcaí, agus ar an mbóthar nua N20/M20 idir Corcaigh agus Luimneach.

Raidió na Life 106.4FM
10 mBliana ó Chomhionannas Pósta - Clár Iomlán

Raidió na Life 106.4FM

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 58:12


Eagrán speisialta d'Eadra ag déanamh comóradh ar 10 mbliana ón reifreann ar chomhionannas pósta. Míreanna ón chartlann ó 2015: Agallamh a rinne Oisín Mistéil leis an Dr. Brian Lacey Díospóireacht idir an Seanadóir Rónán Mullen agus Traolach Ó Buachalla Comhrá ag deireadh le Seán Mac Risteard

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Shane Curley - Seanadóir.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 3:52


Ní cheart go gcuirfí deireadh le brionglóid aon duine óg atá ag tabhairt faoin Ardteist i mbliana agus ag iarradh tabhairt faoi chúrsaí in insitiúid oideachais na tíre seo mar gheall ar an méadú ollmhór atá tagtha ar an líon daoine a rinne iarratas ar an lár-oifig iontrála nó an CAO, dar leis an Seanadoir Shane Curley.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
An Seanadóir, Seán Kyne.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 3:38


Beidh an tAire Sláinte Jennifer Carroll McNeill ag tabhairt cuairte ar Ospidéal na hOllscoile i nGaillimh agus ar Ospidéal Pháirc Mheirlinne inniu.

kyne seanad beidh ngaillimh ospid
RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
An Seanadóir, Laura Harmon.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 4:31


Tá bille nua foilsithe ag an Seanadóir ó Bhaile Bhúirne, Laura Harmon, a dhéanfaidh athchóiriú ar na coinniollacha oibre agus an tacaíocht a chuirtear ar fáil do mhúinteoirí agus do chuntóirí riachtanais speisialta sa tír.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Rónán Mullen, Seanadóir.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 5:34


Cén cur chuige a bheas ag an bPápa nua, Leo XIV?

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Evanne Ní Chuilinn - Seanadóir.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 5:44


Céard é a tuairim ó thaobh an fheachtais atá ann le Gaelscoil dara leibhéal a bhunú I ndeiscirt Bhleá Cliath.

IIEA Talks
Future Constitutional Change: The Need to Prepare

IIEA Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 15:33


The political landscape across the island of Ireland has been changing over the past decade. Demographic changes, Brexit, polling data, and the realignment of traditional politics in the Oireachtas all point to the need to prepare for the increasing inevitability of substantial constitutional change in the future. Dialogue around the potential for a United Ireland has become more prevalent, particularly in Northern Ireland. In his address to the IIEA, Senator Conor Murphy discusses how this now requires more structured formal planning involving the Irish Government to ensure the necessary preparations are in place for a smooth transition in the event of constitutional change. Speaker bio: Conor Murphy was appointed as Sinn Féin Leader of the Seanad in February 2025. In 1998, after serving as a Newry and Mourne councillor for eight years, he was elected to the Assembly where he chaired the Assembly Committee, was the Party Chief Whip, and also held the position of Group Leader of the Sinn Féin MLAs. In 2005, Senator Murphy became the first Irish Republican to be elected as MP for Newry and Armagh, he then retained the seat in 2010. In 2007, Conor was appointed the Minister for Regional Development, a position that he held until 2011. In 2012, as part of Sinn Féin's commitment to ending double-jobbing, he left the Assembly to concentrate on his role as an MP.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
An Seanadóir Garrett Kelleher, Corcaigh

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 3:31


Cén dul chun cinn atá déanta le CLUAS - líne éadrom traenach i gCorcaígh?

RTÉ - Barrscéalta
Chloe Ní Mháirtín as Fánaid atá in macléinn in as Fánaid.

RTÉ - Barrscéalta

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 5:55


Bhí ócáid ar siúl in Ollscoil na Ríona i mBéal Feirste inné, ‘Passing the Torch' leis an Seanadóir George Mitchell, a bhí lárnach i síniú Comhaontú Aoine an Chéasta agus bhí Chloe i measc na gcainteoirí a labhair ag an ócáid inné.

Kerry Today
Disappearance of Historic Road Signs near Kenmare – April 11th, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025


Kerry County Council has reported the apparent theft of historic road signs near Kenmare to An Garda Síochána. The heritage signs were located beside a monument commemorating IRA volunteers Lieutenant Denis Tuohy and Con Looney - who were killed during the War of Independence and the Civil War. The signs were among the last remaining road signs in the country written in miles.             Amber spoke to Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly who’s Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare Named Among Counties Where "Sex For Rent" Has Been Advertised

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 12:18


The Seanad has heard that Clare isn't immune to the "sex for rent" scandal. Efforts are underway to progress a bill that would make it illegal for those letting a property to offer reduced or free accommodation in exchange for sex. Under the proposed legislation, which is now at second stage, landlords found guilty of the offence could face fines of up to €50,000. Labour Senator Laura Harmon says properties in this county have appeared in online listings bearing the hallmarks of a "sex for rent" advertisement.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Seán Kyne, Seanadóir.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 5:46


Ag iarradh cuiteamh do fheilimeacha ar déanamh damáiste mhór dhoibh I gceantar an Mháma agus an Lionnáin de bharr stoirm Bert a bhí ann I mí na Samhna seo caite.

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Bill seeking inspections of flights for arms passes its 3rd stage in the Seanad

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 5:42


Mark Duffy, Fine Gael Senator; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Seán Keyes, Executive Director of Progress Ireland; Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie

The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Calls For Breast Checks To Be Available For Women Under 50

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 9:06


Fianna Fáil Senator Teresa Costello has said that radical reform is needed for women under the age of 50 who present with breast cancer symptoms, having previously been diagnosed with the disease at the age of 36.Ahead of Daffodil Day 2025, she is calling on the Minister for Health to discuss the matter in the Seanad.Hit the ‘Play' button to hear her chat with Matt.

Kerry Today
Kerry’s New Senator – March 11th, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025


Fine Gael senator Mike Kennelly was elected to the Seanad last month. He discusses flood relief for Listowel and plans by Fine Gael to replace him on Kerry County Council.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Seán Kyne, Seanadóir.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 6:38


Céard atá ag tarlú ó thaobh Ospidéal nua a thógáil i nGaillimh?

kyne seanad ngaillimh ospid
Clare FM - Podcasts
Sinn Féin Calls For Tánaiste To Address "Serious Questions" Over Martin Conway

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 5:24


A Clare TD claims Fine Gael leadership has serious questions to answer over its handling of incidents involving Clare Senator Martin Conway. Sinn Féin has submitted a Dáil motion calling for Tánaiste Simon Harris to clarify the details of a 2020 internal investigation into the Ennistymon Senator concerning alleged inappropriate behaviour towards a female staffer. The motion also says that a substantial sum of money was donated to a charity on foot of the outcome and questions Fine Gael's decision to endorse Senator Conway in two subsequent elections. Conway, who is yet to take his seat in Seanad Éireann, resigned from Fine Gael's parliamentary party following his arrest for intoxication in Dublin last month and is now facing a disciplinary process within the party. Clare Sinn Féin TD Donna McGettigan has been telling Clare FM's Daragh Dolan that Fine Gael has the chance to put the issue to bed and prevent misinformation.

Highlights from Lunchtime Live
Anne Rabbitte on life after the Dáil

Highlights from Lunchtime Live

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 19:11


Senator Anne Rabbitte was first elected to the Dáil in 2016 when she was elected in Galway East, and has served in public office ever since.Anne recently lost her seat in the Dáil, but has since been appointed to the Seanad by Taoiseach Michéal Martin.Anne joins Andrea to discuss.

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Kerry Today
New Seanad Leader is From Kerry – February 14th, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025


Fianna Fáil senator Mark Daly from Kenmare is the new Cathaoirleach of the Seanad.

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan
Galway Talks with John Morley 10am-11am Monday February 10th

Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 42:06


On today's show: 10am-11am Anne Rabbitte appointed to Seanad after losing Dail seat Speed limits on some rural roads reduce to 60km/h

Irish Times Inside Politics
Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression

Irish Times Inside Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 42:47


Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating they will support the Government on a “case-by-case” basis has brough the true size of the coalition's majority into question.· The speculation around picks for the last 11 Seanad seats suggests Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris will opt for greater gender balance.· Incoming Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan, like the raft of other new senior ministers, will look to hit the ground running in his new role. Addressing dwindling Garda numbers and restoring a sense of safety to Dublin's city streets will be high on his priority list.· Although the contest to succeed President Michael D Higgins is not happening until late autumn, there are already some eye-catching, if unlikely, potential candidates, not least the Irish Times' own Fintan O'Toole. Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including the defunding of USAID and peace process absurdities, radical right momentum in Europe, and a Chitty-averse arts minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Taoiseach to announce Coalition's 11 nominees to Seanad

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 4:01


Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, on the Taoiseach's nominees for the Seanad

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Cuan Ó Seireadáin, Eagraí Polaitíochta, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 6:17


Cúrsaí polaitíochta an lae - ráiteas aire cosanta Iosraeil faoin Éirinn - ainmniúcháin an Taoisigh chuig Seanad Éireann.

Clare FM - Podcasts
No Seanad Representation Would Have Been 'Retrograde Step' For Clare

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 7:16


Clare's newly elected senator claims it would be a 'retrograde step' for the county if Clare had no representation in the upper house of the Oireachtas. First elected to the Seanad in 2011, Martin Conway was reinstated for the fourth time as a member of the administrative panel surpassing the quota on the tenth count yesterday afternoon. The Fine Gael man at the moment stands to be the county's only senator for this term after fellow Ennistymon native Ann Marie Flanagan, Clarecastle's Leonora Carey and Shannon Councillor Tony Mulcahy were unsuccessful in their election campaigns. Conway says the Seanad plays a vital role in the country's political system and says he now offers an extra voice to highlight the major issues and concerns within Clare.

Gript Media Podcasts
Islamic extremism is for everyone | ‘THE LONG GAME' PODCAST EP5

Gript Media Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 66:08


On this episode of The Long Game podcast, Jason and Ben discuss the Seanad elections, Irish people's attitude towards gender quotas, the Government abandoning their transgender plans for under-16s, and respond to criticism from a rival podcast.

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Daniel McConnell brings us the latest news in politics

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 14:57


The end of the Dáil Technical Groups speaker rights, results for the Seanad after a marathon count and the EU reaction to Trumps tariffs. Editor of the Business Post Daniel McConnell brings us the latest in politics.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
All 11 seats on Labour panel filled in Seanad elections

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 3:02


Brian Mahon, Irish Daily Mail political correspondent has the latest from the Seanad election count.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Laura Harmon, Seanadóir.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 2:56


D'éirigh léi suíocháin a bhaint amach i dtoghchán an tSeanaid. aréir.

Irish Times Inside Politics
Seanad drama and the speaking rights impasse

Irish Times Inside Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 40:42


Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· As the count continues to fill seats in the Upper House, and high-profile candidates lose out, the panel looks at whether the Seanad is a ‘creche for future TDs and a retirement home for others'.· Ireland's 23 new junior Ministers have been decided, but how many of them are real jobs, and who is likely to use their new position as a springboard to a senior ministry in the future?· And the proposal to give the Regional Independent Group 10 minutes of speaking on Opposition time that caused uproar in the Dáil last week looks far from over with no resolution forthcoming.Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, including Bertie for president? The place of small farms in modern Ireland, Latin America reacts to Trump's aggression, and restriction on immigration in Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kerry Today
Seanad Election Count Update – January 31st, 2025

Kerry Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025


Jerry spoke to Gavin Reilly, political correspondent with Virgin Media News.

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Gript Media Podcasts
The Week That Really Was 122 - Powerless

Gript Media Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 54:51


On this week's podcast, viewers can watch John be wrong and Sarah be right about the Seanad election in real time. Also, reflections on Storm Eowyn, and a heated argument about Robert F Kennedy, Jnr

The week that really was

On this week's podcast, viewers can watch John be wrong and Sarah be right about the Seanad election in real time. Also, reflections on Storm Eowyn, and a heated argument about Robert F Kennedy, Jnr.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
Latest on Seanad election and the gender imbalance among junior ministers

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 4:53


Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have rejected suggestions that the Coalition leaders have failed when it comes to ensuring gender equality in their ministerial appointments. Six of the 23 ministers of state announced yesterday are women while three of 15 members of Cabinet are women.

RTÉ - Your Politics
Stuck in the mud: Govt mired in unforced errors

RTÉ - Your Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 23:29


A Government proposal to break the logjam over speaking rights has been met with another barrage of fury from Opposition ranks. It's shaping up to be a repeat Dáil row next week over the Goverment-supporting technical group. Meanwhile, gender imbalance continues to keep the Cabinet off kilter. And the Seanad count ploughs on.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
The Seanad: How is it done in other countries?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 12:06


Counting has begun in the Seanad elections, with polls closing for the NUI panel and the Dublin University/Trinity College panels at 11am today.But, what powers will our new Senators have? And how do they compare with other powers of Upper Houses in other countries?Economist David W. Higgins and Associate Professor in Political Science at DCU Eoin O'Malley join Kieran to discuss.

RTÉ - The Late Debate
Updates on today's ministerial appointments and Seanad count

RTÉ - The Late Debate

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 12:34


Naoise O Muiri, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North; Aiden Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner; Dr. Tadhg MacIntyre, Associate Professor of Environmental Psychology at Maynooth University

The Echo Chamber Podcast
1414. International Co-operation, Not Militarisation with Senator Alice-Mary Higgins

The Echo Chamber Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2025 33:49


Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast we are joined by two-term Senator (looking to be reelected on the NUI Panel) Alice-Mary Higgins. We talk about her work in scrutinising, amending and improving legislation, her determination to put society and environment before market interests in our political decision making process and her ambition to work for better international outcomes in a world that seems to be moving towards militarism. Vote for her ASAP if you can. (Yes, the Seanad is anti-democratic) The TCD SU President, Jenny Maguire podcast is out now here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-120571174

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
How is a Programme for Government made?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 18:07


Dáil Éireann is set to return tomorrow, with a new Government and a fresh agenda set out by their Programme for Government.But, how did the programme come to be, what compromises did they have to make and what goes into governmental talks?Joining Kieran to discuss is Ossian Smyth, Minister of State for Communications and candidate for the Trinity College panel of the Seanad election and Craig Hughes, Political Editor with the Daily Mail.

Clare FM - Podcasts
Clare Seanad Candidate Criticises Disability Proposals In Programme For Govt

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2025 8:25


The Clare Leader Forum claims the programme for Government is not going near far enough to reform issues facing the disabled community. It's calling for an urgent review of wheelchair accessible taxi stock, fully accessible local link services at all times and the removal of the 24 hour notice requirement for travelling on rail. The lobby group also wants means tests to be scrapped for cost of disability payments and medical cards. Co-Founder and Ennistymon-based Independent Seanad Candidate Anne-Marie Flannagan says major change is needed.

RTÉ - Morning Ireland
New Seanad to be elected in just over two weeks

RTÉ - Morning Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025 5:42


Fiachra Ó Cionnaith reports from the Dublin University-Trinity College Panel Seanad debate which took place last night.

Today with Claire Byrne
How the Seanad elections work

Today with Claire Byrne

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 8:33


Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster and Author of ‘How Connaught Voted in 2016'

Clare FM - Podcasts
Garvey Believes She Can Achieve More For Clare Outside Of Politics For Next 5 Years

Clare FM - Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 3:39


The Clare-based Deputy Leader of the Greens is confident the party will rebuild stronger than ever, despite a fading influence in the Oireachtas. Party Leader Roderic O'Gorman was the only member to retain his Dáil seat following the General Election in November, while only four candidates are contesting the Seanad election at the end of the month. Deputy Leader Roisín Garvey has decided not to contest the upcoming Seanad election and will effectively forfeit her seat. The outgoing Inagh Senator believes she can have more influence on policy from outside Leinster House, than on the opposition benches in the Seanad.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin
Seanadóir Rónán Mullen.

RTÉ - Adhmhaidin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025 4:42


Tá an-imní air anois go mbeidh roinnt mhaith daoine nach mbeidh in an vóta a chaitheamh I dtoghchán an tseanaid an chead uair eile.

The Echo Chamber Podcast
1404. People Like Me, with Lynn Ruane

The Echo Chamber Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2025


Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this podcast two-term Senator and candidate in the upcoming Seanad election, Lynn Ruane, sits down to talk about her work in Leinster House, her dedication to the people of her community and the importance of not giving up. This is a broad conversation about class, politics, the criminal justice system, society and yes, even a little bit of philosophy. But I know Foucault about that. The Housing 2025 podcast is here:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-119510756 Please join us in 2025.

Irish Times Inside Politics
Should President Higgins speak for Ireland on Nato?

Irish Times Inside Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 44:56


Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan on today's Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· The panel started by teasing out the convoluted and somewhat undemocratic Seanad election process. Is it better to be on the inside or the outside panel? And how important is it for nominees to possess sufficient qualifications?· Does Sinn Féin need to change its message and personnel after so long in opposition? Could it be time for a reshuffle despite the party's strength in areas like housing and finance?· The decision on who will be the third leg of the next government edges ever closer, with Independent Ireland, the Regional Independent Group and the Healy-Rae brothers all still in contention. But what kind of ministries are in the offing?· And speaking at the BT Young Scientist Exhibition, President Michael D Higgins described Nato's call for increased military spending as ‘appalling'. Will his frequent comments on international affairs set a precedent for his successor? Plus, the panel pick their favourite Irish Times articles of the week, on Elon Musk and the AfD, Justin Trudeau's legacy, and planning refusal for 900 apartments in Dundrum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RTÉ - Your Politics
Tribunal trouble, coalition options and Seanad elections

RTÉ - Your Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 23:19


It's all go, if a bit slow. Will we have a new government by the 22 January deadline, or is after St Brigid's Day more likely? And don't forget the Seanad elections. A DPP file, 14 years after the final Moriarty report, may spell tribunal trouble for Michael Lowry, arguably not a great look for new generation political avatar, Simon Harris.

RTÉ - News at One Podcast
Sinn Fein minister to contest Seanad election next month

RTÉ - News at One Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2024 4:03


Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy speaks to Northern Editor Vincent Kearney on why he is standing for election to the Seanad next month.

Irish Times Inside Politics
Clare Daly throws a cat among the pigeons in Dublin Central

Irish Times Inside Politics

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 43:46


Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh to discuss the week in politics:The Government is completing what it can of its unfinished legislative programme before the general election, and that means the 'guillotine' - a procedure that shortens the time needed to debate bills as they pass through the Oireachtas - is getting heavy use this week. Which bills are getting chopped - and which are getting dropped?Clare Daly's decision to run in Dublin Central adds another colourful and effective political character to the mix in that constituency. But with so many independents in contention around the country, the 34th Dáil is likely to be diverse.Jennifer calls out Hugh's obsession with Seanad reform. Is there some Seanad-related trauma deep in Hugh's past?Plus they pick their Irish Times articles of the week:On-the-ground coverage from the US by Keith Duggan and Steven Carroll who are meeting voters and surveying swing states as the historically close US election draws nearPatrick Freyne's review of a steamy Jilly Cooper TV adaptationJustine McCarthy warns the coalition parties not to gloat over Sinn Féin's failures - their own records are far from perfect Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.