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It started with what looked like a routine query from a politician to a council office. In 2019, staff at Wexford County Council believed they were dealing with a standard request made by then councillor Fionntán Ó Súilleabháin on behalf of a constituent, and so they responded as normal. But alarm bells went off four years later when a woman contacted the council asking why her confidential records had been released without her knowledge or consent. The man who received the files is a Sinn Féin activist and the brother of a Provisional IRA bomber. After conducting an investigation, the council admitted there was a breach of personal data and formally apologised to the woman in question. Ó Súilleabháin, now a Sinn Féin TD, is now facing a legal battle following the data breach, with party leader Mary Lou McDonald appearing to stand by him. On this episode of The Indo Daily, host Katie Byrne is joined by Irish Independent Ireland Editor Fionnán Sheahan who details his exclusive investigation. The Indo Daily is part of the Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's panel included Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County, Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown.

Today's panel included Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Fianna Fáil TD for Limerick County, Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown, Louise Bayliss, Head of Social Justice and Policy at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

Today's panel included Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East, Sinead Gibney, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown, Chair of the Public Services Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Kevin Callinan.

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El conflicto de Irlanda del Norte, conocido con el eufemismo de “The Troubles”, se cobró cerca de 3.500 vidas entre 1968 y 1998 y marcó a fuego la política británica durante el último tercio del siglo XX. Sus orígenes hay que ir a buscarlos mucho más lejos, a la invasión inglesa del siglo XII y, sobre todo, a las plantaciones del Úlster del siglo XVII, que convirtieron al norte en la única región irlandesa de mayoría protestante. La fractura religiosa se superpuso a la nacional hasta volverse indistinguible con el tiempo. El IRA fue una sucesión de distintos grupos que se sucedieron y que, en ocasiones, se enfrentaron entre sí. Tras la guerra de la independencia y el tratado anglo-irlandés de 1921 que partió la isla, el republicanismo armado quedó relegado a la clandestinidad durante décadas. Los “Troubles” no surgieron de aquel viejo IRA, sino de la discriminación que el régimen unionista del Úlster ejercía contra los católicos en vivienda, empleo y reparto electoral. El movimiento por los derechos civiles de finales de los 60 se encontró con represión policial, algo que agravó el despliegue del Ejército en 1969, los internamientos sin juicio de 1971 y algunos episodios como el Domingo Sangriento de 1972. De todo ello se aprovechó una escisión del IRA que se autodenominó IRA Provisional. Sus miembros abogaban por una guerra larga de desgaste mediante atentados y asesinatos selectivos, simple terrorismo no muy distinto al que los extremistas de aquella época practicaban en otras partes de Europa. Pero el caso de Irlanda del Norte fue peculiar. Allí los partidarios de mantenerse en el Reino Unido formaron organizaciones “lealistas” que eran muy violentas y que, en ocasiones, colaboraban con el Estado. Las huelgas de hambre de 1981 regalaron al IRA una generación de mártires y dieron paso a la estrategia del fusil y la urna, mediante la cual, mientras una parte del movimiento, el Partido Sinn Féin, mantenía la lucha armada, otra participaba en política. Fue ya en los años 90 cuando se empezó a negociar, un proceso que consumió mucho tiempo y que culminó con el Acuerdo de Viernes Santo de 1998 que reconocía una amplia autonomía política para Irlanda del Norte y abría la puerta a la reunificación con la República de Irlanda . El IRA se desarmó años después y el Sinn Féin hoy gobierna el Úlster. Bibliografía: “No digas nada” de Patrick Radden Keefe - https://amzn.to/4oIhZLw “Matar por Irlanda” de Rogelio Alonso - https://amzn.to/43NwGDj “Guerra y paz en Irlanda del Norte” de Jacobo Celnik - https://amzn.to/4xDagSH “The Troubles” de Leon Maher - https://amzn.to/4elfP0N “Irlanda del Norte: historia del conflicto” de Luis Antonio Sierra - https://amzn.to/3QwZcWz Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! El conflicto de Irlanda del Norte, conocido con el eufemismo de “The Troubles”, se cobró cerca de 3.500 vidas entre 1968 y 1998 y marcó a fuego la política británica durante el último tercio del siglo XX. Sus orígenes hay que ir a buscarlos mucho más lejos, a la invasión inglesa del siglo XII y, sobre todo, a las plantaciones del Úlster del siglo XVII, que convirtieron al norte en la única región irlandesa de mayoría protestante. La fractura religiosa se superpuso a la nacional hasta volverse indistinguible con el tiempo. El IRA fue una sucesión de distintos grupos que se sucedieron y que, en ocasiones, se enfrentaron entre sí. Tras la guerra de la independencia y el tratado anglo-irlandés de 1921 que partió la isla, el republicanismo armado quedó relegado a la clandestinidad durante décadas. Los “Troubles” no surgieron de aquel viejo IRA, sino de la discriminación que el régimen unionista del Úlster ejercía contra los católicos en vivienda, empleo y reparto electoral. El movimiento por los derechos civiles de finales de los 60 se encontró con represión policial, algo que agravó el despliegue del Ejército en 1969, los internamientos sin juicio de 1971 y algunos episodios como el Domingo Sangriento de 1972. De todo ello se aprovechó una escisión del IRA que se autodenominó IRA Provisional. Sus miembros abogaban por una guerra larga de desgaste mediante atentados y asesinatos selectivos, simple terrorismo no muy distinto al que los extremistas de aquella época practicaban en otras partes de Europa. Pero el caso de Irlanda del Norte fue peculiar. Allí los partidarios de mantenerse en el Reino Unido formaron organizaciones “lealistas” que eran muy violentas y que, en ocasiones, colaboraban con el Estado. Las huelgas de hambre de 1981 regalaron al IRA una generación de mártires y dieron paso a la estrategia del fusil y la urna, mediante la cual, mientras una parte del movimiento, el Partido Sinn Féin, mantenía la lucha armada, otra participaba en política. Fue ya en los años 90 cuando se empezó a negociar, un proceso que consumió mucho tiempo y que culminó con el Acuerdo de Viernes Santo de 1998 que reconocía una amplia autonomía política para Irlanda del Norte y abría la puerta a la reunificación con la República de Irlanda . El IRA se desarmó años después y el Sinn Féin hoy gobierna el Úlster. Bibliografía: “No digas nada” de Patrick Radden Keefe - https://amzn.to/4oIhZLw “Matar por Irlanda” de Rogelio Alonso - https://amzn.to/43NwGDj “Guerra y paz en Irlanda del Norte” de Jacobo Celnik - https://amzn.to/4xDagSH “The Troubles” de Leon Maher - https://amzn.to/4elfP0N “Irlanda del Norte: historia del conflicto” de Luis Antonio Sierra - https://amzn.to/3QwZcWz Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says the TV licence has to be scrapped. He says the Government must choose between chasing people through the courts for non-payment of the fee or funding RTÉ through the exchequer. Jerry got the views of Professor Emeritus Dr Colum Kenny, who’s a former chair of the Masters in Journalism programme at DCU.

Patricia Moore is a community activist and longtime Sinn Féin member from Derry, Northern Ireland, whose life has been shaped by the Troubles and the subsequent peace process. Raised in Derry during some of the most violent years of the conflict, she experienced military raids, street violence, and the daily realities of a divided society from an early age. At 17, she became involved in republican politics and later spent more than a year in prison after being detained during a mass arrest operation; the case against her ultimately collapsed when the key witness withdrew her testimony.Moore describes prison as both a hardship and a place of political education, where solidarity among women prisoners and engagement with political debate deepened her commitment to social and political change. In the decades since, she has become a strong advocate for dialogue and reconciliation, working with former prisoners, loyalists, former British soldiers, and community groups across traditional divides. She has also participated in efforts to rebuild trust in public institutions and encourage nonviolent civic engagement.Today, Moore speaks openly about the human cost of conflict while emphasizing the importance of conversation, accountability, and cooperation. She remains committed to building what she describes as “a new Ireland for everybody”—one based on equality, respect, and shared opportunity across communities.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.

David Cullinane, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Health, discusses the passing of his bill to remove the three-day wait period for abortion in the early stages of pregnancy.

D'aontaigh an rialtas an tseachtain seo faoi dhréacht den ráiteas náisiúnta pleanála ar lóistín gearrthréimhseach. Deir Sinn Féin go bhfuil go leor éiginnteacht ag baint leis an reachtaíocht atá curtha chun cinn ag an rialtas.

A Sinn Féin bill to remove the requirement for a three-day waiting period for an abortion was passed by TDs last night. The Government parties Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael allowed their deputies a free vote. A majority of these parties’ deputes voted against the change. Paula Dennan of Kerry for Choice gave her reaction.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Tonight's panel consists of Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown, Ciarán Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West, Ruarí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Megan O'Brien, Political Reporter with the Business Post.

Mícheál Lehane, Political Correspondent, reports on the upcoming Dáil vote on legislation to remove the three day wait period for an abortion.

Our political correspondent Micheal Lehane brings us the latest from Leinster House today.

Jerry spoke to Minister for Children and Kerry Fianna Fáil TD Norma Foley about two projects that have the potential to delivery more than 2,300 homes in Tralee and Killarney. He also asked her how she will vote this evening on Sinn Féin’s bill to end the three-day wait for women considering an abortion.

Dea scéala go bhfuil cead tugtha don druga Givinostat ag grúpa drugaí Fheidhmeannacht na Seirbhíse Sláinte & labhair siad linn faoi ócáid, atá eagraithe ag Sinn Féin, atá ar siúl i dTeach Laighean inniu, áit a mbeidh deis ag teaghlaigh na ndaoine a maraíodh i dtragóid an Chraoslaigh labhairt le baill an Oireachtais.

The founder of a Clare women's shed says the expected passing of a landmark abortion vote in the Dáil tonight will mark a huge step for women's rights. It comes as the Taoiseach and Tánaiste have expressed their support for Sinn Féin's bill to scrap the mandatory three-day waiting period between GP consultations. While opponents of the move argue the three-day wait is a necessary reflection period, those in favour say it acts as a barrier to women getting an abortion within the legal 12 week timeframe. Founder of Mná Ag Gáire Hilary Tonge says it should've been scrapped long ago.

Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator, Sorca Clark, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath, Oisín Coghlan, Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar, and Eimer McAuley, news reporter, The Journal.

Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator, Sorca Clark, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath, Oisín Coghlan, Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar, and Eimer McAuley, news reporter, The Journal.

Tonight's panel consists of Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator, Sorca Clark, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath, Oisín Coghlan, Policy Advisor to the Environmental Pillar, and Eimer McAuley, news reporter, The Journal.

Barry Lenihan, Political Correspondent, discusses Sinn Féin's move to legislate for the removal of the mandatory three-day wait period for abortion in early pregnancy.

Sinn Fein is bringing legislation to the Dáil later today to remove the mandatory three-day waiting period before having an abortion. The bill will be debated in the Dáil on Tuesday and voted on Wednesday, with Sinn Féin expressing confidence that there is broad political and public support for removing the waiting period. Speaking to Anton this morning was Spokesperson of the Pro Life Campaign Eilís Mulroy and Sinn Fein TD Louise O'Reilly.

The Taoiseach and Tánaiste are to both vote in favour of a Sinn Féin Bill being proposed which would see the removal of the mandatory three-day wait period for women seeking abortion in early stages of pregnancy Sinn Fein's bill is to come before the Dáil tomorrow This comes after Social Democrats' Bill proposing abortion law changes was defeated in a Dáil vote in the last month

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

Tonight's panel consists of Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central, Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Pádraig Rice, Social Democrat TD for Cork South Central and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times.

The rising cost of living continues to dominate kitchen-table conversations across the country, with energy bills increasing again, inflation remaining stubbornly high and more than half a million household energy accounts now reported to be in arrears.   Against that backdrop, Sinn Féin is holding a public meeting in Shannon this evening as part of its campaign calling for further government action to support workers and families.  Joining Alan Morrissey earlier ahead of that meeting at Treacy's Oakwood Hotel was Sinn Féin's Finance Spokesperson and Deputy Dáil Leader, Pearse Doherty. Image (c) Sinn Féin

Joining Ciara, filling in for Pat, to take a look at the main stories in the Sunday papers Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West, Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, and Pat Rabbitte, former Labour Party leader.

Dr. Robert Thomas, Lecturer in Geomorphology and Flood Risk at The University of Hull, joins the panel of Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

Lisa Ryan, Professor in Energy Economics at UCD, joins the panel of Jerry Buttimer, Fine Gael TD for Cork South Central and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West and Gary Gannon, Social Democrat TD for Dublin Central.

Trump's oil revelation, ActBlue fraud, Róis-Máire Donnelly, Albert Mohler, and Jensen Huang headline today's A.M. Update. Trump drops a bombshell at a White House signing ceremony, revealing the U.S. military has been secretly siphoning millions of barrels of Iranian oil through the Strait of Hormuz every night — which is why prices are at $85 to $90 a barrel instead of $250, and why his "I love inflation" soundbite is going to be played on a loop. ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones pleads the fifth when Congressman Jim Jordan asks her point blank whether ActBlue has watered down its fraud standards to benefit Democrats, and Aaron says that answer tells you everything. New Belfast Lord Mayor Róis-Máire Donnelly, a Sinn Féin councillor who took office June 1st preaching diversity and inclusion, is now presiding over a city where mobs are burning buses and police cars in response to a Sudanese migrant's attempted beheading of a local man. Albert Mohler's male-pastor-only amendment to the Southern Baptist Convention constitution passes its first required two-thirds vote at 76%, and Aaron calls it the SBC course-correcting back toward orthodoxy. Aaron closes with Jensen Huang's task-versus-purpose argument for why AI elevates jobs rather than eliminating them, and the poll of the week results on who has done the most damage to college sports.

Following the stabbing of a man in the city on Monday, riots occurred in Belfast on Monday and Tuestday night. Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national, with an address at Duncairn Avenue in the city, was charged with attempted murder on Wednesday. There have been calls to examine the open border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with DUP Leader Gavin Robinson going so far as to say it needs to be “closed.” Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy and Gregory Campbell - DUP MP for East Londonderry and their Westminster Spokesperson on International Development - joined Anton to discuss the situation.

Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup were ended by a narrow 1-0 defeat to France in Grenoble, with Melvine Malard's first-half strike proving decisive.Despite the setback, Carla Ward's side secured a seeded place in the upcoming World Cup playoff draw after finishing third in their Nations League group.Ward reflects on Ireland's impressive campaign, praising the progress and resilience shown by the Girls in Green throughout the competition.Denise O'Sullivan shares her disappointment after the defeat, while also offering an honest assessment of her own performance on an emotional night in France.Rising star Emily Murphy discusses her frustration at falling short, having been one of Ireland's standout performers during the campaign.Captain Katie McCabe remains optimistic about the future, insisting there is strong momentum within the squad ahead of the playoff challenge.A look ahead to the playoff draw and potential opponents, with Ireland set to face a League C nation before potentially meeting higher-ranked European sides.Ireland climb to a record-high FIFA world ranking of 21st, highlighting the significant progress made under Ward's leadership.Debate continues over Ireland's upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture with Israel, as Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne argues the match should be cancelled rather than moved abroad.Plus, World Cup build-up from around the globe as Scotland prepare for their first tournament appearance in 28 years and England boss Thomas Tuchel outlines his expectations ahead of the competition.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join Football Daily on Off The Ball, brought to you by Lynx, “A Proud Sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2026“. Smell Your Best When You Look Your Worst

Deirdre Hargey, Sinn Fein MLA for South Belfast, reacts to violent scenes across the city on Tuesday night.

Several homes across Belfast have been set on fire and a bus lit ablaze in protests after a man was charged with attempted murder following a serious incident in the north of the city on Monday night. Anton get the latest from James McCarthy, Political Reporter with Belfast Live and the Daily Mirror in Northern Ireland. Also Anton spoke to Deirdre Hargey, Sinn Féin MLA for South Belfast.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD from Galway West, Peadar Tóibín TD Meath West and Aontú Party Leader, Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD from Waterford and journalist Sarah Burns from The Irish Times.

On tonight's panel we were joined by Sean Kyne, Fine Gael TD from Galway West, Peadar Tóibín TD Meath West and Aontú Party Leader, Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD from Waterford and journalist Sarah Burns from The Irish Times.

Sinn Féin is introducing a motion today calling on the Government to stop the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games against Israel scheduled for later this year. To debate this further Anton was joined by Mark Ward, Sinn Fein TD for Dublin Mid-West and Alan Shatter, Former Minister of Justice and board member of the Israel Council on Foreign Relations.

A Sinn Féin motion calling for the October 4th fixture in the Aviva stadium in Dublin to be boycotted will be brought to the Dáil this evening.With the party saying that humanitarian conditions in Gaza mean the “international community cannot continue with business as usual”.Joining Shane with more on this is Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South-Central and Party Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs.

On tonight's panel we had Sean Fleming, Fianna Fail TD for Laois, Lynn Boylan, Sinn Fein MEP for Dublin, Patricia Stephenson, Social Democrats Senator and their spokesperson on Foreign Affairs along with Aisling Moloney, political correspondent, Irish Independent.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack It's been a testing time for the broad left and the vote-left-transfer-left movement, and with the speculation swirling around about internal disputes within Sinn Féin, it was the perfect time to be joined by their party spokesperson for health, David Cullinane. We discuss the state of left unity, leadership speculation, and the tell-all book about the party, and we delve into their positions on immigration and the perception that they pivoted to the right after the Dublin riots. What are Sinn Féin's values? Here are some answers. The Societal Cost of Data Centres Pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-160229493 The Liam Cunningham pod:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-159915188

Tomorrow is the deadline set by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll-MacNeill for the Rotunda Maternity Hospital to provide the HSE with an audit of the private work being carried out by consultants on public-only contracts. Paul was joined by David Cullinane, Sinn Féin's health spokesperson and one of the party's two TDs in Waterford.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic, Rory is joined by Economist with SIPTU, Michael Taft, to discuss the global economic outlook, the impacts the various crises are having on Ireland and the steps our Government (in housing, energy and health) can take to protect people from the worst of a worsening situation. Michael also delves into the issues facing the low and middle-income workers and has a quick-win progressive suggestion for how to address their genuine needs. The Left Unity Debate with Sinn Féin's David Cullinane:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-160123801 The Liam Cunningham Ep 1600 podcast:https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-exclusive-159915188 The Hind Rajab Centre:https://www.ionadhindrajab.org/

Reáchtáladh cruinniú poiblí le Sinn Féin i Leitir Ceanainn aréir le plé a dhéanamh ar chostais mhaireachtála.

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.

The Occupied Territories Bill is finally heading to the Oireachtas, but the government's decision to exclude services has sparked fierce criticism from opposition parties. Meanwhile, the Social Democrats are celebrating major by-election victories, raising fresh questions about Sinn Féin's position on the left and Holly Cairns' growing appeal. You can listen to Indo Politics a day early by searching Indo Politics wherever you get your podcasts. Host; Mary Regan, Guest; Maeve McTaggart We want to earn your trust and are members of The Trust Project. You can see our ethics policies at independent.ie/ourjournalism See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.