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Martina Anderson is a lifelong Irish republican, former political prisoner, and veteran political leader from Derry's Bogside. Arrested in the early years of the Troubles, she spent nearly fourteen years in prison, including a decade in England, before her release under the Good Friday Agreement in 1998.Following her release, Anderson unexpectedly found herself in public office, serving as a member of the Northern Ireland Assembly, a Junior Minister in the Executive Office, and later as a Member of the European Parliament for Sinn Féin, where she represented Northern Ireland for more than seven years. She was also among the first Sinn Féin representatives appointed to the Policing Board, helping oversee reforms aimed at increasing accountability and human rights protections in post-conflict policing.Credits:Photos and text, John NoltnerField production, summer interns Kate West, Sawyer Garrison, and Kaitlin ImaiAudio Engineering, Razik SaifullahThanks for listening to A Peace of My Mind's podcast. For photos, videos, and additional content, visit our website and follow us on Instagram.

Ellen Coyne and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The left-wing alliance that was formed during Catherine Connolly's presidential campaign is already straining, with the Social Democrats, Labour and People Before Profit concerned with the policy direction of Sinn Féin on issues like migration and reproductive rights.· Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins was not impressed by left-leaning voters neglecting to supply party candidate Noel Thomas with enough transfers to prevail in the recent Galway West byelection. Perhaps those voters did not want to give Thomas a preference given his far from left-leaning stance on immigration.· The omission of services from the Occupied Territories Bill, which targets Israeli imports produced from Palestinian lands, came as a surprise to no one. After many months of mulling it over, the Taoiseach was accused by Opposition parties of reneging on promises to prohibit all trade with settlements. Government can expect many calls for amendments when it is brought to Oireachtas in the coming weeks.· And the building of one-off rural housing could become easier with plans to relax the rules for rural housing, aimed at allowing for increased supply, expected to be brought to Cabinet next month.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh to talk about the results of the Dublin Central and Galway West byelections: As the day began Fine Gael were confident that their man, Senator Sean Kyne, would win the seat. That confidence wavered a little as Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas picked up significant transfers throughout the morning. In the end it wasn't enough and Fine Gael leader Tanaiste Simon Harris was celebrating a rare byelection win for a party in power. But is he right to call it “a victory for centrist politics”? Independent Ireland can be encouraged by Noel Thomas's performance in Galway West. Fine Gael and Social Democrats are the winners on this occasion. But can they turn these victories into long-term success? There was evidence of “vote left, transfer left” behaviour in Galway. But many of Sinn Féin's voters gave their second preferences to Independent Ireland rather than Labour or Social Democrats. Fianna Fáil were the other big losers in this campaign. But how much do these byelections, both won by strong local candidates, really tell us about the strength of the party nationwide?Should the counting of votes take so long? Hugh and Pat think not, but Harry McGee dissents. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A picture is emerging in the byelection counts. Hugh is joined by Pat Leahy, Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones to discuss what we have learned so far:On the basis of the numbers available on Saturday afternoon, Social Democrats councillor Daniel Ennis and Fine Gael senator Sean Kyne look well placed to take seats in Dublin Central and Galway West respectively. But transfers could still shift result in Galway West where Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas is polling strongly.The anti-establishment vote in Dublin Central has grown significantly with strong showings from both Gerry Hutch and Malachy Steenson.Sinn Féin's apparent failure to top the poll in either constituency is a bad result for the leader of the opposition Mary Lou McDonald.The results are even worse for Fianna Fáil, with its showing in Dublin Central, once a party stronghold, likely to be of particular concern to Taoiseach Micheál Martin.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Oireachtas media committee is set to grill RTE executives today over the latest scandal involving presenter payments and salaries. Member of the Oireachtas Media Committee and Sinn Féin TD For Louth Joanna Byrne spoke to Anton ahead of the meeting.

Peter ‘Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin Senator, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Sarah Burns, news reporter with The Irish Times.

Peter ‘Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin Senator, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Sarah Burns, news reporter with The Irish Times.

Conal McMenamin, father of Luke who was on the flotilla, joins tonight's panel of Peter ‘Chap' Cleere, Fianna Fáil TD for Carlow Kilkenny, Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin Senator, Paul Lawless, Aontú TD for Mayo and Sarah Burns, news reporter with The Irish Times.

Owner of Belfast business hits out at proposed needle exchange, medical facility.

Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Paul Daly, who has raised concern about recent flooding in the Shanakill area of Tralee. This is the third time a pipe has burst resulting in flooding. It has left up to 10,000 homes and businesses without water.

Today's panel is made up of Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dubin Central and Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford.

Phoebe Duvall, Senior Planning and Environmental Policy Officer with An Taisce, joins the panel of Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dubin Central and Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford.

Klaudia Barrett explains how she and her family are being evicted from their Mayo home and the panel of Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dubin Central and Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford react.

Jack Horgan-Jones and Mark Paul join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The findings of the Irish Times and TG4 by Ipsos B&A poll throws up some interesting permutations for the Dublin Central byelection. Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan leads the first preference vote at 21 per cent, Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is in second place on 18 per cent, but as Jack explains, ‘second preference intention' could be vital for both. · It is now a question of when and not if for Keir Starmer after disastrous local and parliamentary election results prompted a slew of Labour MPs to call on the prime minister to resign. A defiant speech on Monday did little to inspire party members as Starmer vowed to fight any leadership challenge. Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has been given a route to challenge Starmer following Josh Simons' decision to step down as MP for Makerfield.· And speaking to The Irish Times on Wednesday, former taoiseach Bertie Ahern addressed his recent comments on immigration, made while out on a canvass last week in Dublin Central. And while no apology was forthcoming, he did point out that he had “no problem with people from the Congo or Africa or anywhere else. I've good friends around Drumcondra, there's a lot of the clergy in from Africa.” Could this controversy overshadow Fianna Fáil's Ard Fheis taking place today and tomorrow as the party marks its 100th year in existence?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· One Dublin mother's 14-year wait for a bigger council house, the challenges for Ireland of a Reform-led UK government, and how difficult it has become for Irish diaspora to return home.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pat Leahy, political editor with The Irish Times, on the second opinion poll of the bye-election campaign in Dublin Central.

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Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan is leading the race to replace the Dáil seat held by former Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe, according to a poll by TG4 and The Irish Times. Pat Leahy, Political Editor with the Irish Times joined Anton

The Irish Times and TG4 by Ipsos B&A poll shows Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan leads the byelection race in Dublin Central with first preference votes at 21 per cent, Daniel Ennis of the Social Democrats is in second place on 18 per cent. But Ennis will be in line for a lot of transfers from the fragmented left-wing vote, with Labour, People Before Profit and the Green Party all having candidates in the race. Veteran criminal Gerry Hutch is running in third place on 14 per cent, growing his vote from 9 percent in the last general election. Could his transfers play an important role for Boylan's path to victory?And Fianna Fáil's John Stephens is way back in the field on 4 per cent. His cause won't have been helped by Bertie Ahern's comments on immigration, captured while the former taoiseach was out on a byelection canvass last week. The poll shows immigration trails cost-of-living and housing as an issue for voters ahead of election day on May 22nd.Produced by John Casey.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gaelscoil waiting lists are at an all-time high. There is so much demand for them they now have a point system where children who come from Irish-speaking homes are favoured for enrollment ahead of children with one or less parents who speak Irish.Families across the country are frustrated over the waiting lists and enrollment processes.Now, parents from Dunshaughlin in County Meath have taken their campaign for additional Gaelscoil places to the Dáil today.Joining Shane to discuss is Sinn Féin TD for Meath East and Spokesperson for Education and Youth, Darren O'Rourke and Aine McKenna, a parent from Dunshaughlin who was protesting over additional spaces today.

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.

New legislation from Sinn Féin aimed at tackling ‘price gouging' in the electricity sector is to be debated in the Oireachtas today. To discuss further Anton spoke to Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry and spokesperson on Climate, Energy, Environment and Transport and also Muireann Lynch, Energy Economist ESRI.

Tonight's panel is made up of Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Joanna Byrne, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner.

In the week of Fianna Fail's centenary Hugh and Pat are joined by reporter and historian Ronan McGreevy to trace the party's origins and assess its legacy. Ronan explains how in 1926, with frustration growing at Sinn Féin's ineffectiveness, Éamon de Valera and allies such as Seán Lemass formed Fianna Fáil, rapidly building hundreds of cumainn. He looks at how the party first entered the Dáil, helped create a two-party system and ultimately won power. The discussion also covers the party's catch-all pragmatism, recent history of compromise with Fine Gael, and its mixed legacy of ties to corruption along with a commitment to democracy and state institutions.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It was 100 years ago this month when Eamon de Valera split from Sinn Féin to set up Fianna Fáil...Joining Seán to discuss is Stephen Kelly, Professor of Modern Irish History at Liverpool Hope University…

Up to 10,000 homes and business were affected on Saturday after a water main on the Lisloose reservoir burst once again.. Jerry spoke to Sinn Féin councillor Deirdre Ferris.

Naoise Ó Muirí, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West.

Rebecca Brennan, a student nurse in her final year of study, and Tony O'Brien, former Head of the HSE, join the panel of Naoise Ó Muirí, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West.

Richard Guiney, CEO of Dublin Town, joins the panel of Naoise Ó Muirí, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Bay North, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD for Dublin North-West.

Pat Leahy, political editor with The Irish Times, on the first opinion poll of the bye-election campaign in Galway West.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley :  9am-10am  Sinn Féin Targets Galway West Gain as leader canvasses the constiuency – Mary Lou MacDonald Ballinasloe Cllr. Welcomes Progress at Portiuncula But Says Full Restoration Must Remain Priority GALWAY AT WORK - Galway Atlantaquaria 10am-11am  Jobs Expo Returns to Galway with Hundreds of Career Opportunities on Offer Galway Vigil During Darkness Into Light to Remember Loved Ones Lost To Suicide BAFTA-Winning Poet Henry Normal and Jan Brierton Bring New Spoken-Word Tour to Galway 11am-12pm  GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Seán Kyne, Dr. Sheila Garrity, Mike Cubbard – Nuclear / Public Childcare Sports Preview

Sinn Féin councillor Robert Brosnan wants mileage rates and travel allowances for community health workers to be increased, given the recent surge in energy costs. He spoke to Treasa.

A number of social media companies that appeared before the Oireachtas committee on Children and Equality have denied that their platforms are addictive…Joining Shane to discuss this is Ruairí Ó'Murchú, Sinn Féin TD For Louth and Member of the Committee and Regina Doherty, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Tonight's panel is Linda Nelson Murray, Fine Gael Senator, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North-Central and Maeve McTaggart, Irish Independent.

Sinn Féin TD for Kerry Pa Daly spoke to Treasa about his frustration and disappointment that there is no commitment to the full Listowel relief and review within next 5 years, according to the Office of Public Works.

It's claimed Clare's third level students will be left high and dry if the Government fails to implement planned cuts to college fees. Higher Education Minister James Lawless has stated a planned further €500 cut to the voluntary student contribution fee in Budget 2027 could be scrapped due to overspends. The current contribution fee is €2,500 and the coalition had signalled its intention to reduce this to €2,000 next year but claims it would cost €50m to do so. Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Further and Higher Education and Clare TD Donna McGettigan spoke to Clare FM's Darragh Dolan believes the Government is out of touch. To discuss what this could mean for students, Alan Morrissey was joined by Sean De Búrca, UOG Student President elect and current Vice President / Education Officer alongside Emma Hogan, Incoming TUS Student President and Vice President for Education & Welfare at TUS Ennis campus. Image © College professor giving lecture by SDI Productions from Getty Images Signature

It's claimed Clare's third level students will be left high and dry if the Government fails to implement planned cuts to college fees. Higher Education Minister James Lawless has stated a planned further €500 cut to the voluntary student contribution fee in Budget 2027 could be scrapped due to overspends. The current contribution fee is €2,500 and the coalition had signalled its intention to reduce this to €2,000 next year, but claims it would cost €50m to do so. Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Further and Higher Education and Clare TD Donna McGettigan believes the Government is out of touch.

Tonight's panel is Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North, Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare, Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central and Christina Finn, Political editor with The Journal.

Sinn Féin are still top of the polls north and south – but all polls show the party has lost ground. Many commentators think Sinn Féin have lost their direction and sense of purpose. So - has Sinn Féin really lost its mojo and what can it do about it? Ciarán Dunbar is joined by politics lecturer and commentator David McCann to discuss what Sinn Féin will have to do to hold its ground ahead of the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly elections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight's panel is Naoise Ó Cearúil, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North, Donna McGettigan, Sinn Féin TD for Clare, Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central and Christina Finn, Political editor with The Journal.

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· There are now 14 candidates confirmed as running in Dublin Central and 17 candidates in Galway West in the upcoming byelections on May 22nd. And while it looks like a tussle between those representing centre-left parties in the capital, Independent Ireland councillor Noel Thomas already looks to be the frontrunner in Galway West.· Sinn Féin are hopeful of a byelection win in leader Mary Lou McDonald's own constituency of Dublin Central, not least because of reported unrest, albeit privately, over the party's future direction under McDonald's leadership.· And the Government announced this week that it will begin a six-month process of withdrawing tourist and commercial accommodation housing up to 16,000 Ukrainians here from August, coupled with the winding down of the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme which will see the €600 monthly payment to hosts reducing to €400 in September and ceasing next March. What impact will this have on homeless figures and the number of integrated Ukrainians leaving the country?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Gerry Hutch in sunny Lanzarote, the Ukrainian grandfathers fighting on the front line, and online misogynistic abuse thrives and proliferates. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fresh rift at Stormont as leaders clash over policing after Dunmurry bomb attack.

The Goverment keeps some powder dry but the Opposition demands action now to reduce costs; cutbacks to Ukrainian accommodation as housing completions increase, plus more on the bye-elections and what the results will mean for Government parties and Sinn Féin.

Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· The posters are going up, and candidates are preparing their pitch, but could Sinn Féin come up empty-handed in both the Dublin Central (party leader Mary Lou McDonald's constituency) and Galway West byelection when the votes are counted on May 23rd? And does a vote against Government no longer mean a vote for the republican party?· Given how many prominent Irish politicians retire and become silent, perhaps former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar's unguarded opinions should be viewed as refreshing. The recent release of his book Speaking My Mind and various podcast contributions point to someone unafraid to give their unvarnished opinion.· And President Catherine Connolly made her first trip overseas, attending the Defence of Democracy conference in Spain. Traditionalists might argue her first visit abroad should have been to meet another head of state.Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· Michael Jackson in Cork and the 10-year-old at his hotel, the ascent of Green Party leader Zack Polanski, and the cultural obsession with the 1990s.Correction: In the course of a conversation about the aftermath of the fuel protests, Hugh Linehan said that carbon tax is applied pro rata to the price of fuel. That is not correct. Carbon tax, as the name suggests, is calculated on the carbon emissions of a fuel, not the price. Therefore price fluctuations do not affect the rate of carbon tax which is charged.Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 The Great Fenian EscapeFor as long as the English have occupied Ireland there have been political prisoners. As long as there have been political prisoners there have been daring and ingenious escapes. In the most recent period of conflict it is estimated that around 100 republicans participated in escapes, including the great escape from the H-Blocks in 1983. That was the biggest ever in British penal history. Others tunnelled their way out; clambered over walls; escaped in a helicopter; shot their way out; blew a hole in a wall; hid in a bin lorry or dressed as priests or in one case as a woman. I was a Samuel Beckett type of escapee. I failed. But I never gave up. I failed better. Moore Street Trust calls on State to buy Moore St. TerraceThis Friday, 24 April, is the date 110 years ago when the Irish Volunteers and the Irish Citizen Army launched the Easter Rising. They published the 1916 Proclamation and proclaimed a Republic. For six days a small band of Irish rebels took on the might of the British Empire.  Ard Fheis 2026 in BelfastThis weekend the Sinn Féin Ard Fheis will be held in the ICC Waterfront Hall in Belfast. Like hundreds more I will be there as the party debates policy, including how we can advance our core objective of Irish Unity.