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Gaza – The Gates of HellLast Saturday millions across the world, including here in Belfast, participated in one of the biggest ever solidarity events as part of a Global Day of Action in support of the Palestinian people. At the same time dozens of boats, and hundreds of human rights activists, are taking part in the largest civilian freedom flotilla. Among them are three senior Sinn Féin representatives; Lynn Boylan MEP, Seanadoir Chris Andrews and Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh TD. They are all on their way to the Gaza Strip in a courageous effort to break Israel's illegal blockade. Their aim is to deliver much needed food and medicine to the people of that besieged territory.Next month will mark two years since the commencement of the Israeli genocide assault against the Palestinian people, following the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023. The statistics of death and destruction are horrendous. To date almost 65,000 Palestinians have been confirmed as killed with many thousands more buried under the rubble of Gaza.  Almost 20,000 children have been murdered and tens of thousands have suffered serious injuries, many of them life changing.UNICEF has described the situation in Gaza City as catastrophic with starvation now an integral part of Israel's genocidal war against civilians. Eight Palestinian children die every day from starvation. The Israeli forces kill 28 children every day. Over 350 children are daily being admitted to the limited U.N. facilities still operating within the Gaza Strip, suffering from acute malnutrition. Many will not survive and those who do will suffer from health problems for the rest of their lives because of this experience.The Voice of Hind RajabMovies can uplift and depress, frighten and inspire, and occasionally make us laugh. The Irish experience, through films like Hunger, which tells the story of Bobby Sands; In the Name of the Father which recounts the miscarriage of Justice experienced by the Guildford Four; of Michael Collins; Bloody Sunday and others is evidence of this. These movies focussed on important political or historical events while successfully and emotionally impacting on audiences.Last week ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab' received the longest ever standing ovation at the Venice film festival and won the Silver Lion prize. It is a drama based on true events – the killing by Israel of a five-year-old Palestinian child, Hind Rajab, in Gaza in January 2024.Hind was in a car with her Aunt and Uncle and four cousins trying to flee Israeli forces. Their car was struck by a shell and the adults and three children were killed. An Israeli tank fired consistently into the trapped vehicle. The fourth cousin was later killed. Hind was alone, surrounded by the bodies of her relatives. She spent hours on a mobile phone with the Palestine Red Crescent Society. She was terrified. She pleaded for help. “Come take me. You will come and take me? … I'm so scared, please come. Please call someone to come and take me.” Desperately the Red Crescent sought clearance from the Israeli Army to send an ambulance. They never got it.Van The ManA very happy 80th birthday to Van Morrison. This column is a big fan of Van the Mans music. It is great that he is still so creative. His   latest offering Remembering Now is a gem. It is reflective and musically very very positive and uplifting. Not bad for a man who started in the sixties . Still going strong. Chieftan's Walk - Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation14th September, 1pm Derry City: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/ChieftainsWalk20251CEARTA Dublin Rally: 20th September, Parnell Square 1:30pm: National Irish Language & Gaeltacht March. 

The final line up in the presidential race is taking shape with Jim Gavin joining Heather Humphreys and Catherine Connolly. However, Sinn Féin's intentions remain unclear - while independent Maria Steen is half way to an Oireachtas nomination, and others continue to pursue council nominations.

On this morning's Gift Grub, we headed over to catch up with Sinn Féin FM. However, this is no ordinary episode of Sinn Féin FM, it's a Traitors Special! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The run-in to October's presidential election continues to pick up pace this week with the selection of Jim Gavin as Fianna Fáil's nominee. Jack Horgan-Jones brings us behind the scenes at Fianna Fáil's special meeting where members had to choose between newcomer Gavin and party stalwart Billy Kelleher. Could the manoeuvring that took place around this vote foreshadow leadership contests to come? Jack, Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan also discuss Sinn Féin's stance in the presidential race now that Mary Lou McDonald has stated definitively she will not run. Does the party now clearly favour throwing in behind Catherine Connolly? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's being suggested a number of businesses on the outskirts of Ennis will be brought into a "viability issue" if proposed infrastructural changes go ahead. A joint motion has been tabled at an Ennis Municipal District meeting by Fianna Fáil councillors Tom O'Callaghan and Pat Daly, and Sinn Féin Councillor Tommy Guilfoyle, for references to changes to the Gort Road Highfield Park junction to be removed from the Ennis Draft Local Transport Plan. The document outlines proposals to reconfigure the roundabout into a three-arm signalised junction with removal of access to the McDonald's arm, with access to be maintained via the entrance to Centra on the Gort Road. Councillor O'Callaghan believes regardless of the outcome of public consultation, the proposal should be scrapped.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Tom Barry from Listowel about this morning’s route 272 from Ballybunion to Tralee. Bus Éireann said in response, it operates the 272 service (Listowel-Tralee) as part of its Public Service Obligation (PSO) under direct award contract to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA determines the timetables, fares and routes for PSO services.Bus Éireann wishes to apologise to passengers who were unable to be accommodated on this morning’s Route 272 service to Tralee, due to the large number who presented for travel. However, we will allocate additional resources to Route 272, and will have a second bus in place on this service, each morning, Monday to Friday.

Both parties' TDs gathered yesterday to discuss their main priorities ahead of the start of the new Dáil term on the 17th of September. Fine Gael is meeting in Mullingar, where budget priorities and the strategy for the Presidential election will be up for discussion. Tánaiste and party leader Simon Harris arrives to his party's meeting under the cloud of a further threat against his family - with his home having been thoroughly searched by gardaí. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin has come together in Dun Laoghaire. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald has as described it as the final chance for her parliamentary party to have a say on their Presidential plans, although she has ruled herself out of the race for the Áras. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by Joe Cooney, Bodyke Fine Gael TD and Donna McGettigan, Shannon Sinn Féin TD. ©Oireachtas.ie

Fianna Fáil has chosen former Dublin manager Jim Gavin as its presidential candidate — but with divisions in the party and Sinn Féin yet to make their move, will Catherine Connolly emerge as the left's choice or could a late twist change the race for the Áras?At the same time, food and fuel costs continue to spiral as the government confirms the upcoming Budget will drop one-off cost-of-living measures. Will targeted supports be enough, or are households being left behind?Fianna Fáil TD Shane Moynihan, Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, and Virgin Media Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly join the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Cunningham, Political Correspondent, discusses Sinn Féin's think-in and the latest in the presidential election campaign.

Mícheal Lehane, Political Correspondent, discusses the parliamentary party meetings for Sinn Féin and Fine Gael which are taking place this week. Kevin Cunningham of Ireland Thinks assesses the current state of the presidential race.

Shane Coleman was joined on the show this morning by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.

Shane Coleman was joined on the show this morning by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald.

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern can't escape his past and crashes out of the presidential race. Jim Gavin's advantage over Billy Kelleher for the Fianna Fáil nomination assessed. Does Heather Humphrey have a disability issue to overcome? Inside the Bob Geldof interest, and Ivan's surprise at weatherwoman Joanna Donnelly's presidential ambitions, more on Catherine Connolly and Alan Kelly, and the need for Sinn Féin to make a decision quickly. Also, the objections to Dublin's essential wastewater treatment plant, and Matt advocates for school secretaries and caretakers.Brought to you by Greenman OPENPTP+To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and a weekly bonus episode, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.comGet in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.comFollow the hosts:Matt: https://twitter.com/cooper_mhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/Ivan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-yates-7b4b468ahttps://www.instagram.com/pathtopower.podcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· With polling day expected to be October 24th, nominations are now open for the office of president and to close on September 24th. Another date to keep in mind is next Tuesday September 9th which will see a vote among Fianna Fáil's 71-strong parliamentary party to select its presidential candidate from former Dublin football manager Jim Gavin and MEP Billy Kelleher. · And with nominations closing on September 24th, that leaves just three weeks for Independent candidates, including Gareth Sheridan, Nick Delehanty and Maria Steen, to secure nominations from local authorities. · September 20th could be a red-letter day for Sinn Féin. The party will either confirm support for Independent TD Catherine Connolly or select a candidate of their own choosing. Will questions be asked of Mary Lou McDonald if a strong candidate doesn't materialise?· Labour's party think-in took place in Nenagh, Co Tipperary on Thursday and was almost derailed by Tipperary North TD and former party leader Alan Kelly's refusal to follow the party's endorsement of Cather Connolly. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Next month's budget critical for the Coalition, Ireland's past status as tradwife capital of the world, and RTÉ'S new national obsession, The Traitors Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Friday Forum look back on the news stories of the week. Joining Pat this morning was Robert Troy TD, Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance, Fianna Fáil, Longford-Westmeath, Eoin Ó Broin TD, Spokesperson on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Sinn Féin, Dublin Mid-West and also Dr Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer, South East Technological University.

Heather Humphreys begins her campaign, the joust for the Fianna Fail nomination continues, Sinn Féin accused of dithering by Labour whose leader is standing by Catherine Connolly. All the while independents continue the hunt for a nomination

Sinn Féin senator Chris Andrews is part of the Samud Global Flotilla. He and the other activists intend confronting the Israeli siege of Gaza.

When an IRA Stormont spy ring was alleged in 2002, devolution quickly plunged into crisis. A PSNI raid on Sinn Féin's Stormont offices discovered a map of castle buildings with instructions on bypassing security, and intelligence on the prison service, including personal details of prison officers. But in 2004, Denis Donaldson – the most senior republican arrested during the raids – admitted he had been a British agent all along. Months later he was murdered in Donegal. Belfast Telegraph's Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride has been back in the archives and has unearthed fresh details on the Stormont spy ring scandal, he joins Ciarán Dunbar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: Joined in studio by former meteorologist Joanna Donnelly, who has just declared her interest in running for president, we unpack the latest developments in the race for the Áras.

Deir an t-iar-Chomhairleoir le Sinn Féin ó Ard Fhearta, ná braitheann sí uaithi an pholaitíocht in aon chor.

The Central Bank of Ireland's role in approving Israeli bonds has ended today, with Luxembourg now the authorised state for the marketing of those bonds in Europe. For more on this Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty, TD for Donegal.

Speaking on the Hard Shoulder last week on the issue of shoplifting, former Garda Inspector and Risk Assessor Tony Gallagher called on the Government to explore the privatisation of the prisons service, as capacity continues to impact sentencing among other issues…So, is he right? Could the privatisation of prisons help alleviate the current problems around prison capacity?Joining Kieran to discuss is John McGuirk, Editor of Gript.ie and Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for the Cavan-Monaghan constituency.

With the next Presidential Election looming, questions remain on who exactly will be on the ballot. Fianna Fáil seem to be in two camps, with backing for both MEP Billy Kelleher and Jim Gavin - with former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern not ruling himself out. There are also questions about who Sinn Féin's pick will be, and if Catherine Connolly could get their support.Joining Kieran with the latest updates is Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mail, Sarah McGuinness.

Deir an TD Farrell, go dteastaíonn soiléiriú ó Chomhairle Contae na Gaillimhe faoi cén fáth nach bhfuil aon suim acu na tithe atá le díol ag Tearmann Éanna in Eanach Mheáin agus i Ros a' Mhíl a cheannach nó a thógáil ar lámh.

Niall Collins, Fianna Fáil TD for County Limerick // Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo // Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent at the Irish Examiner // Jennifer Bray, Political Editor with the Sunday Times

A Clare disability activist claims some schools need to be "more proactive" in assisting children and parents with the "frustrating" assessment of need process. With the 2025/26 school year now in full swing, new figures from the HSE have revealed that just 19 children in Clare received an assessment in the first six months of this year. An assessment of need is an evaluation carried out by the HSE for children or young people with a disability. The process identifies a child's health needs and what health services are required to meet these needs. While the HSE frequently emphasises that an assessment of need isn't necessary in order to avail of health services, it can make it easier to access supports. New HSE data released to Sinn Féin shows just 19 children in Clare received an assessment of need between January and June, which accounted for just 11% of its cases. Of those assessed, a whole 16 were found to have a disability. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor James Ryan believes a shortage of the appropriate staff is a key issue. Department of Health figures published in June, meanwhile, show almost 15,300 assessment of need applications were overdue at the end of March which was up 8% on the figure for last December. The total for the Midwest region was 434, indicating a reduction of less than 2% from December. Ennis-based disability activist Dermot Hayes believes schools should offer more assistance to families struggling to manage the system.

Just nineteen Clare children received an assessment of needs between January and June. The HSE aims to deliver an assessment of needs and report the relevant results to families within six months, however only 11% of its cases in this county have fallen within the timeline this year. According to a parliamentary response issued to Sinn Féin, 16 of the children assessed in Clare were found to have a disability. Shannonbanks Sinn Féin Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum West Member James Ryan says it's unacceptable.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Over 250 people attend Athenry Peaker Plant Concern Group meeting. No Bus for 11 children with additional needs in Ballinasloe. 10am-11am Woman taken to UHG after incident at city's Eye Cinema.  Striking school secretaries and caretakers to attend regional rallies.  1 million extra home care hours needed in 2026 to help improve “blackspot” in Galway.  Connacht Rugby team up with AV experts Sound to Light.  Galway City to become a Beacon of Climate Hope and Innovation this September.  11am-12pm Galway Thoughts Panel w/ Albert Dolan of Fianna Fáil and Louis O'Hara of Sinn Féin. Weekend sports preview.

Joining Pat this morning for our Friday Forum were Thomas Byrne, Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with special responsibility for European Affairs and at the Department of Defence and TD for Meath East, Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin MEP for Ireland South and also Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times.

David Cullinane, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health, discusses the status of the National Children's Hospital.

Disparate political wings of Catherine Connolly's campaign, Sinn Féin's decision process, intrigue over a Fianna Fail candidate and Heather Humphreys closes on the FG ticket

Sinn Féin councillor Robert Brosnan believes issues relating to school bus places – including uncertainty as when the Brandon service to Castlegregory would begin – can be attributed primarily to the shortage of drivers.

Sinn Féin enterprise spokesperson Rose Conway-Walsh joins the show to discuss urgent action on tariffs affecting Irish businesses, the ongoing housing crisis and the challenges facing young people and workers. She also touches on her party's approach to the presidency and constitutional change, offering insights into her priorities and vision for Ireland's future.

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry, Pa Daly, says the Department of Health and the HSE has failed to provide details of consultants commissioned as part of the review into the North Kerry Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services between 2016 and 2020, and the fees paid to them to date. The 2022 Maskey Report found that 46 children suffered significant harm while attending North Kerry CAMHS during that period. Two hundred and forty young people were also put at risk of suffering harm.

With two months until the Presidential Election, there is still just one candidate (Catherine Connolly) in the field while we await Fine Gael's choice. But what about Sinn Féin and Fianna Fáil? We hear from Fianna Fail TD Malcolm Byrne; former deputy head of press for Sinn Fein, Siobhan Fenton; and then analysis from the Irish Times' Harry McGee.

Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West and spokesperson for Dublin

79% of private homes sold in Dublin last year were bought by landlords including 75% by large landlords... that's according to Sinn Féin today, with Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty analysing property tax figures from Revenue Pearse joined John to discuss this and the race for the Aras.

Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall.*Inniú an séú la déag de mhí Lúnasa. Is mise Gwyneth Nic Aidicín Ní Loinsigh.D'fhógair iarrthóir uachtaránachta Fíne Gael, Mairéad McGuinness, ar an Déardaoin go bhfuil sí ag tarraingt amach as an bhfeachtas Uachtaránach. Dúradh nach cinneadh éasca ab ea ann ach tar éis tréimhse san ospidéal go bhfuil a sláinte curtha chun tús aici. I ráiteas an pháirtí tugadh tacaíocht di agus dúradh go mbuailfidh Comhairle Feidhmiúcháin Fíne Gael le chéile go luath leis an gcéad chéim eile a phleanáil, ach níl sé soiléir cé eile a rithfidh dóibh. Tá an TD Neamhspleách Catherine Connolly ó Ghaillimh Thiar ag báiliú tacaíocht ar an eite chlé, an t-aon iarrthóir anois tar éis feachtas a lainseáil agus leis an tacaíocht atá de dhíth chun ainmniúchán a bhaint amach. Níl sé soiléir an gcuirfidh Fianna Fáil iarrthóir ar aghaidh, tá plé inmheánach fós ar siúl ag Sinn Féin agus tá roinnt ainmneacha neamhspleácha sa chomhrá ach níl aon iarrthóir láidir le feiceáil fós. Críochnóidh téarma Mhichíl D. Uí hUigínn ar an 11 Samhain tar éis 14 bliain in oifig. Is dócha go mbeidh lá an toghcháin ag deireadh mhí Dheireadh Fómhair.Maraíodh ceathrar iriseoirí de chuid Al Jazeera in ionsaí beartaithe Iosraelach an tseachtain seo caite. Maraíodh seachtar san iomlán nuair a bhuail drón Iosraelach pobal lasmuigh d'ospidéal al-Shifa i gcathair Gaza a bhí ag tabhairt dídeán do na meáin. Maraíodh beirt chomhfhreagraithe; Anas al-Sharif agus Mohammed Qreiqeh, agus beirt cheamaradóirí; Ibrahim Zaher agus Mohammed Noufal. Bhí cáil ar Anas al-Sharif go háirithe mar ghuth láídir ó thús an chogaidh a chuir an fhírinne faoin uafás atá á dhéanamh ag Iosrael i nGaza ar stáitse domhanda. Is é an cogadh seo an cogadh is marfaí d'iriseoirí riamh, agus beagnach 270 iriseoir agus oibrí na meáin maraithe ag Iosreal ón 7 Deireadh Fomhair 2023. Sin níos mó ná gach iriseoir a maraíodh i ngach cogadh mór ón gCogadh Cathartha i Stáit Aontaithe Mheiriceá go dtí an lá atá inniú ann, curtha le chéile.Bhuaigh Gaillimh Cluiche Ceannais Camógaíochta na hÉireann an bhliain seo, tar éis cluiche drámatúil in aghaidh Chorcaí. Baineadh an bua amach ag an nóiméad deireanach le pointe ó Carrie Dolan, captaen na foirne, cúpla nóiméad tar éis cúl ó Chorcaigh a chuir an dá fhoireann ar comhscór. Is bua sceitimíneach é seo do Ghaillimh - bhuaigh Corcaigh an bhliain seo caite ina gcoinne arís agus bhí “three in a row” á lorg acu i mbliana. Seo an cúigiú bua den chomórtas do Ghaillimh, an triú ceann faoi bhainistiú Cathal Murray. *Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta.*GLUAISiarrthóir uachtaránachta - presidential candidateComhairle Feidhmiúcháin - Executive Councilcomhfhreagraithe - correspondentsceamaradóirí - camera operatorscomhscór - even scores, drawbua sceitimíneach - exciting win

We take a look back on the main news stories on the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Pat today was Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal, Darren O'Rourke TD, Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Meath East, Sinn Féin and Aisling Dempsey TD, Spokesperson on Children, Meath West, Fianna Fáil.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on Tánaiste Simon Harris to meet with the parents of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt from Clondalkin in Dublin, who died last month following many delays in accessing urgent scoliosis surgery.Joining Kieran to discuss this is Tony Foley, father of Ronan Foley, who waited for three years for surgery for his scoliosis which he finally received in 2020 and Catriona Phelan, mum of 11-year-old Brianna Phelan Somers was born with myelomeningocele spina bifida and scoliosis and had her treatment abroad.

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has called on Tánaiste Simon Harris to meet with the parents of nine-year-old Harvey Morrison Sherratt from Clondalkin in Dublin, who died last month following many delays in accessing urgent scoliosis surgery.What can be done to resolve the issue of scoliosis treatment in this country?Joining Kieran to discuss is David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's Health Spokesperson and Amanda Coughlan, Co-Lead of the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Pediatric Advocacy Group.

In June, Sinn Féin tabled a motion which sought extend presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and abroad.At the moment, only citizens living in Ireland can vote in the presidential election. Why is this the case, and does it alienate those residing abroad?TV Producer Paddy Duffy, who is originally from Donegal but now lives in the UK, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, spoke to Ian Guider on Tuesday's The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil MEP Midlands-North West // Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal // Harry McGee, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times // Louise Burne, Political Correspondent Irish Examiner

Jerry spoke to Deputy Pa Daly who raised a number of issues including the amount being given to this county under the Local Improvement Scheme. Deputy Daly also addressed the news that residents of Ocean View nursing home in Camp are to be temporarily moved from the facility while works are carried out.  

Up for the MatchOff on Sunday morning to Croke Park. Dark skies. Lots of grey clouds. Our journey was delayed by Féile An Phobail's 5km and 10km run. Diverted and distracted we eventually got out of West Belfast and on the road to Dublin. Enroute the dark skies lightened. The grey clouds gave way to blue heavens and gentle sunshine. We were off to watch Antrim's Lady Footballers in our own All Ireland against Louth. As we crossed the Border KneeCap kept our spirits high. Their ceol blasted out and the car rocked as we hip hopped to the Capital. A morning after the night before follow-on from Saturday evening's Falls Park Country frolicks.The match in Croker started off positively with Antrim taking an early lead but Louth soon asserted themselves and Antrim was chasing the game from then until the last ten minutes. Some of the players may have been overwhelmed by the big occasion.  If so who could blame them? To play in Croke is mighty and Antrim supporters were out in strength. Everyone, including us, as proud as could be.  Family members, club mates. The number of Northern Gaels was swelled by Tyrone supporters who later went on to win their championship against Laois. Dublin went on to best Meath in the Seniors. A great day of Gaelic football.Gaza – An Gorta Mór – The StarvationThe scenes of desperation as starving people in Gaza try to get basins or pots filled with soup, are shocking images. It is a famine we are told. Last week the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a United Nations panel which had long warned of the threat of famine, concluded that it was now a reality.The use of the word ‘famine' and the images of starving children are a reminder for many in Ireland of what life must have been like during An Gorta Mór in the 1840s. But it is important to note that in a famine there is no food. In Ireland there was plenty of food. During those years the quaysides of ports along our coast were lined each day with abundant produce - all bound for export. It was a starvation.The hunger in Gaza is an Israeli made starvation. Aid agencies and the UN have more than enough food and medical aid ready to enter Gaza. Israel prevents this. It is not a famine – it is a starvationOrangism in the New IrelandThe northern statelet was built for unionism. It was constructed and then managed in a way to ensure that nationalists would never have a say in running the place.We are less than three years off the 30th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Most citizens, and many within the broad unionist section of our people, have grown accustomed to the stability and peace it has brought but there are others who still hanker after the old days of supremacy. The DUP shares the office of the First Minister with Sinn Féin but their strategy is focused on the next Assembly election in two years' time and their aim is to remove Michelle O'Neill as First Minister. That is why there is a battle a day over Irish language rights. That is why there has been no start on building the new Casement. That is why there is negative nonsense over bi-lingual signage in public places.

Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire and Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East and the party's education spokesperson

Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics: · The Labour Party has backed Independent TD Catherine Connolly's bid for the Áras. And there is little appetite in Sinn Féin for Mary Lou McDonald to run for president as party figures move closer to the idea of also backing Connolly. Elsewhere, presidential hopeful Michael Flatley had to explain why he wasn't a threat to great white sharks everywhere. · The ongoing debate over the Occupied Territories Bill and whether it will include services in its final iteration, and the continuing Government move towards getting rid of the so-called triple lock governing overseas deployment of Irish troops will likely be two issues that will be put to any presidential candidates. · The Social Democrats readmitted Dublin Bay South TD Eoin Hayes after his eight-month suspension from the party. · And Donald Trump is intent on more trade chaos as he announced a slew of new tariffs. But will Ireland come out of it all relatively unscathed? Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Rosie O'Donnell's new show at the Olympia gets a stinker of a review, the inside story of JP McManus's failed €30m Irish Rugby Experience, and Ryan Tubridy living his best life in London. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rose Conway-Walsh, Chairperson of the Oireachtas Defence Committee and Sinn Féin TD and Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD, debate the potential reform of the Triple Lock

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· With Independent TD Catherine Connolly and former MEP Mairead McGuinness having declared their candidacy, there will now be at least two names in the race for the Áras. But with no sign yet of a clear candidate for Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin, are any of the potential names currently being discussed likely to gain party support? · Fianna Fáil's Niall Collins would be 'very uncomfortable' with a one-size-fits-all approach to a blanket VAT cut for the hospitality sector, given that luxury and five-star hotels would benefit from a measure they don't necessarily need. Some Fine Gael Ministers are unhappy with Mr Collins for criticising a policy that would help support entry-level jobs in rural Ireland. · And as the humanitarian crisis deepens in Gaza, urgency around the Occupied Territories Bill increases. The inclusion of services is still the big question given the huge potential knock-on effects for some businesses here. Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· A new exhibition exploring the legacy of the Magdalene Laundries, fifty years since the release of Stanley Kubrick's Barry Lyndon, and Joe Canning's take on Tipperary's triumph in the All-Ireland hurling final against Cork. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What were the terms of the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed in December 1921, following negotiations between the UK and Sinn Féin? How was it received by the Irish people? What was the process by which it was agreed between Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, Michael Collins, and Arthur Griffith? Why did Éamon de Valera object to the treaty, and how did this sow the seeds of civil war? Had the Irish beaten the British militarily up to this point? And, what would be the consequences of this controversial treaty for the future of Ireland, and Anglo-Irish relations? Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss the totemic Anglo-Irish Treaty - one of the most controversial moments in Irish political history, which would transform the fate of Ireland forever…   The Rest Is History Club: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to full series and live show tickets, ad-free listening, our exclusive newsletter, discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, and our members' chatroom on Discord. Just head to therestishistory.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestishistory. For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com _______ Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook Producer: Theo Young-Smith Assistant Producer: Tabby Syrett + Aaliyah Akude  Executive Producers: Jack Davenport + Tony Pastor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices