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The Late Debate
English, Political, 1 season, 273 episodes, 2 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes
The Late Debate
English, Political, 1 season, 273 episodes, 2 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes
Why has large amounts of money not cut waiting times for children's surgery?
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/21/2024 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
Will €9.5 billion be the final price for Metro north?
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/21/2024 • 5 minutes, 56 seconds
How are Ireland’s court backlogs affecting the public purse?
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/21/2024 • 6 minutes, 31 seconds
Thousands of banned drivers continue to travel the country’s roads
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
2/20/2024 • 19 minutes, 32 seconds
How much is there to run in the NeverEnding Story that is RTÉ?
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
2/20/2024 • 30 minutes, 12 seconds
Oireachtas hears of concerns about Defence Forces bill
Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
2/20/2024 • 4 minutes, 5 seconds
How is Ireland’s Climate Action Plan progressing?
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/2024 • 25 minutes, 2 seconds
Poll looking at possible preferences for elections
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/2024 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Ireland backs the Palestinian Refugee Agency with €20 million and robust statements
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/2024 • 17 minutes, 29 seconds
Will the minister heed calls from Drogheda councillors to meet?
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/2024 • 9 minutes, 6 seconds
Ex-RTÉ CFO paid €450,000 under exit deal
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/2024 • 20 minutes, 42 seconds
Should urban speed limits be cut down to 30km?
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/2024 • 5 minutes, 59 seconds
What’s the block to ringfencing Ireland’s sugar levy?
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/2024 • 17 minutes, 39 seconds
Drogheda hotel to house international protection applicants
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/2024 • 8 minutes, 29 seconds
Proposals for exchequer funding to replace TV licence
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/2024 • 5 minutes, 4 seconds
The EU says Netanyahu’s not listening
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/2024 • 19 minutes, 5 seconds
Who should fear Facial Recognition Technology most?
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/2024 • 20 minutes, 3 seconds
Is the 2.24 billion euro bill the final answer for The Children’s Hospital?
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/2024 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Did fears of investigation stymie use of force by Gardai in Dublin Riots?
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/2024 • 23 minutes, 25 seconds
Why can't the Government make rising rents stop?
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/2024 • 13 minutes, 42 seconds
Is Ireland a house without a burglar alarm amid Defence Forces exodus?
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/2024 • 12 minutes, 11 seconds
Is latest poll drop a wobble or a deeper decline for Sinn Féin?
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/2024 • 4 minutes, 22 seconds
Where stand politicians on controversial coursing?
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/2024 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
European Commission’s new climate targets for the EU
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/2024 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Investigation after arson attack on Kildare building
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/2024 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Did the Department of Education forget its homework?
Paul Crone, Director at National Association of Principals and Deputies; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/2024 • 16 minutes, 45 seconds
Dáil prepares to remember former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton
Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
2/6/2024 • 14 minutes, 40 seconds
Suspected arson attacks on properties linked to migrants
Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
2/6/2024 • 13 minutes, 38 seconds
Crisis in emergency departments and doctor surgeries
Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP; Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
2/6/2024 • 25 minutes, 41 seconds
Watt vs The Watchdog - Sparks fly at PAC.
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
2/1/2024 • 27 minutes, 55 seconds
Another repeat on RTÉ as Oireachtas Committees look to replicate last year's ratings hit
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
2/1/2024 • 10 minutes, 7 seconds
Come Fly with Deise - Waterford wants a new airport
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
2/1/2024 • 16 minutes, 49 seconds
Is decriminalising cannabis a step in the right direction or normalising drug use?
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna F áil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/2024 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
Will the line come in time for DUP deal?
Lucy Fischer, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/2024 • 14 minutes, 7 seconds
SRI housing report/Mortgage interest relief
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/2024 • 4 minutes, 16 seconds
RTÉ contacts Revenue after damning report on 'Golden Handshakes'
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/2024 • 10 minutes, 45 seconds
Will new asylum measures ease political pressure on migration crisis?
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
1/30/2024 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
Is a bowl of shamrock for President Biden compatible with support for Palestine?
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
1/30/2024 • 18 minutes, 34 seconds
As politicians prepare a return to Stormont, can a shaky DUP stay the course?
Alex Kane, Columnist and Political Commentator; Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
1/30/2024 • 19 minutes, 32 seconds
Toy Show The Musical gets the once over from Grant Thornton
John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
1/25/2024 • 27 minutes, 6 seconds
Citizen’s Assembly recommends a health-led approach to drugs and no criminality
John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
1/25/2024 • 19 minutes, 36 seconds
What did the PAC hear about Revenue’s plans for influencers?
John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
1/25/2024 • 6 minutes, 53 seconds
No P45 for the ATM - cash is here to stay
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
1/24/2024 • 14 minutes, 6 seconds
Opposition pushes for a stronger stand on Gaza
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
1/24/2024 • 22 minutes, 26 seconds
Is a new proposed Tribunal on the Defence Forces going to be a full inspection?
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
1/24/2024 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
Should Govt publicly back South Africa’s case against Israel?
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
1/23/2024 • 8 minutes, 41 seconds
Wording for March 8th referendums idecided after Seanad debate?
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
1/23/2024 • 38 minutes, 54 seconds
Possible reintroduction of the prohibition on no-fault evictions
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
1/23/2024 • 7 minutes
What PAC heard on bogus self employment and overpayment of COVID benefits
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/2024 • 18 minutes, 55 seconds
EU directive on violence against women
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/2024 • 3 minutes, 39 seconds
What’s coming up on the doorsteps for Local Election 2024?
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/2024 • 8 minutes, 36 seconds
Are mass house purchases by investment funds coming to an end?
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/2024 • 22 minutes, 45 seconds
How ready is the country for the first votes of many votes in 2024?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Dublin South Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
1/17/2024 • 32 minutes, 26 seconds
Are expensive court cases the only way to protect people’s good names?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Dublin South Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
1/17/2024 • 1 minute, 1 second
Has Ireland a capacity crisis or a refugee crisis?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Dublin South Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
1/17/2024 • 18 minutes, 11 seconds
Defence Forces complaints abuse probe already under fire
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/2024 • 3 minutes, 34 seconds
South Africa’s submission to the international court of Justice
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/2024 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Slew of restaurants and cafes shut shop, can more closures be prevented?
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/2024 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
The panel discuss reent immigration protests
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/2024 • 34 minutes, 6 seconds
The Late Debate annual political awards show
Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
12/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 22 seconds
Hopes that power-sharing will be restored in 'short while'
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/2023 • 2 minutes, 59 seconds
What do retailers want done about theft & harassment of staff?
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/2023 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
The FAI faces the sport committee on governance & finance
Gavin Cooney, Sports Writer with The42; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/2023 • 23 minutes, 43 seconds
Oil pass on that – is it time to halt investment in fossil fuels?
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/2023 • 3 minutes, 15 seconds
Is there anything to be said for another taskforce & will it improve hospital performance?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/2023 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
Where will Ukrainians go after their 90 days of state accommodation expires?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/2023 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
Will a deal on fossil fuel usage be made at COP28?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/2023 • 7 minutes, 13 seconds
United Nations demands humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/2023 • 14 minutes, 32 seconds
Are vital workers being priced out of Ireland’s east?
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/2023 • 19 minutes, 50 seconds
What’s the logic behind a proposed three-tier disability payment?
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/2023 • 12 minutes
Budget watchdog says the govt is spending too much, on too many, with too little planning
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/2023 • 15 minutes, 10 seconds
Cabinet approves legislation on holding referendums
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/2023 • 6 minutes, 54 seconds
What did we learn from today’s heated debate on immigration?
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
12/6/2023 • 34 minutes, 17 seconds
Resignations over the Rwanda deportation plan & Boris at the covid inquiry
Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
12/6/2023 • 13 minutes, 53 seconds
Global tipping point report
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
12/6/2023 • 4 minutes, 23 seconds
What options will be looked at to avoid rough sleeping for asylum seekers?
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/2023 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Protesters call for action on Traveller mental health
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/2023 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
The Justice Minister survives a no confidence motion by 20 votes
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/2023 • 25 minutes, 20 seconds
Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels rise in 2023
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/2023 • 5 minutes, 29 seconds
What are community concerns about immigration based on?
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/2023 • 16 minutes, 34 seconds
Can those left behind by mother & baby home redress scheme be included?
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/2023 • 12 minutes, 39 seconds
Leave for women who suffer miscarriages
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/2023 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Memories and tributes to Shane MacGowan
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/2023 • 6 minutes, 9 seconds
Should the government introduce a rent freeze?
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/2023 • 10 minutes, 9 seconds
What did we learn from Drew Harris’s answers on last Thursday’s Dublin riots?
Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/2023 • 16 minutes, 55 seconds
Can labels get in the way of getting to grips with the causes of anti-social behaviour?
Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/2023 • 24 minutes, 13 seconds
Is COP28 a chance to pull the brakes on emissions?
Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/2023 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Capital investments
Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/2023 • 53 seconds
Should Ireland issue an apology to thalidomide survivors?
Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/2023 • 1 minute, 27 seconds
Is their a lack of political will to support the Travelling community?
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
11/28/2023 • 11 minutes, 28 seconds
Are stricter laws & more robust policing the right response to last Thursday?
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
11/28/2023 • 34 minutes, 51 seconds
Could more car users leave the wheels at home?
Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
11/28/2023 • 5 minutes, 16 seconds
A "lunatic hooligan faction" run amok in Dublin City
Eimer McAuley, Reporter for The Journal; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
11/23/2023 • 22 minutes, 41 seconds
Unpicking the Triple Lock
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
11/23/2023 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
Proposals to improve work-related benefits
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
11/23/2023 • 16 minutes, 53 seconds
Will the morning see hostages released in Gaza?
Issa Amro, Palestinian Human Rights Defender; John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/2023 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
The Northern Ireland Troubles legacy Bill
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/2023 • 3 minutes, 7 seconds
Hiking PRSI to fund pensions & pay-related jobseekers allowance
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/2023 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
Double trouble as government moves to unpick the triple lock
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/2023 • 15 minutes, 48 seconds
The Planning and Development Bill 2023
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/2023 • 5 minutes, 5 seconds
Govt accused of risking patients lives by underfunding the HSE
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirro
11/21/2023 • 21 minutes, 34 seconds
Are reports of a deal the first glimmer of hope for Gaza?
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirro
11/21/2023 • 14 minutes, 47 seconds
Local and European elections focus campaigning minds
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirro
11/21/2023 • 17 minutes, 26 seconds
Is a new floating terminal the life raft for energy security?
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
11/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 52 seconds
CSO suicide stats show nearly three quarters of those lost were men
Mark Smyth, Chartered Clinical Psychologist; Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
11/16/2023 • 24 minutes, 33 seconds
Tough talks for the Tánaiste in the Middle East but has diplomacy proved its worth?
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
11/16/2023 • 15 minutes, 19 seconds
Govt to build emergency reserve LNG storage facility
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/2023 • 4 minutes, 17 seconds
Can Independent Ireland succeed as a new political party?
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Rising numbers of families contacting homeless charity
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/2023 • 28 minutes, 15 seconds
Motions to expel the Israeli ambassador are defeated in the Dáil
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/2023 • 16 minutes, 27 seconds
David Norris announces his retirement from politics
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/2023 • 1 minute, 21 seconds
What best serves Ireland’s humanitarian aims in Gaza?
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/2023 • 21 minutes, 22 seconds
Is the Govt’s housing plan living up to its Housing for All name?
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/2023 • 9 minutes, 47 seconds
Is public service broadcasting safer or shakier as a result of RTÉ’s plan?
Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/2023 • 20 minutes, 10 seconds
Why doesn’t Ireland want the Apple Tax?
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/2023 • 19 minutes, 27 seconds
Public Accounts Committee examine climate related issues
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/2023 • 12 minutes, 18 seconds
The push for humanitarian relief for Gaza
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/2023 • 13 minutes, 1 second
The issue of gender based violence in Ireland
Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/2023 • 8 minutes, 39 seconds
Molly and Thomas Martens jailed for Corbett killing
Seán Whelan, Washington Correspondent, reports that Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens have been sent back to prison by a judge in North Carolina for the manslaughter of Limerick man Jason Corbett.
11/8/2023 • 6 minutes, 24 seconds
Does Ireland needs a culture shift to tackle domestic & gender-based violence?
John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
11/8/2023 • 15 minutes, 2 seconds
Should energy credits be more targeted?
John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
11/8/2023 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Care in the home for older people – are the waiting lists a money issue?
John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
11/8/2023 • 6 minutes, 36 seconds
What did we learn from the Commissioner’s appearance at Justice Committee?
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/2023 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Acrimony erupts in Dáil housing debate
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/2023 • 35 minutes, 30 seconds
Women of Honour call on Tánaiste to withdraw comment
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Is the Israel ambassador to Ireland's position untenable?
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/2023 • 6 minutes, 11 seconds
Who is happy & who is haunted as the Dail breaks for midterm?
Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder of Ireland Thinks; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and former Political Adviser; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist in the Department of Government at UCC; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
10/26/2023 • 53 minutes, 53 seconds
How prepared are we for future flooding in Ireland?
Tara Shine, Director of Change by Degrees; James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
10/25/2023 • 19 minutes, 23 seconds
Trump ally Mike Johnson is elected House Speaker
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post, reports that Mike Johnson has won the vote to be Speaker of House of Representatives.
10/25/2023 • 9 minutes, 5 seconds
Ministers clash over housing Ukrainian refugees
James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
10/25/2023 • 12 minutes, 16 seconds
Pedestrian road deaths on course for 15-year high
James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
10/25/2023 • 10 minutes, 51 seconds
Citizens' Assembly votes for health-led approach to drug use
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/24/2023 • 13 minutes
HSE boss insist they're not wasting money
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/24/2023 • 25 minutes, 44 seconds
The Cabinet agrees funding for Cork businesses hit by flooding
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/24/2023 • 12 minutes, 31 seconds
75 years of Israel-Palestine history
Dr. Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
10/19/2023 • 20 minutes, 59 seconds
The Ombudsman for Children speaks out on Direct Provision
Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
10/19/2023 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Just what will the Children’s Hospital cost and when will it open?
Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
10/19/2023 • 15 minutes, 4 seconds
A brief history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine
Dr. Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD, gives Colm a brief history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
10/19/2023 • 13 minutes, 2 seconds
ESRI corrects the govts homework at the Budgetary Oversight Committee
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/18/2023 • 14 minutes, 50 seconds
The Dáil unites in calls for peace in the Middle East
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/18/2023 • 31 minutes, 46 seconds
The latest on the effect of floods in Cork
Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for Mediahuis Ireland; Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/18/2023 • 6 minutes, 34 seconds
Hundreds dead in strike on Gaza hospital complex
Paul Cunningham, RTÉ Political Correspondent, reports from Jerusalem.
10/17/2023 • 8 minutes, 34 seconds
Road safety campaigners call for urgent action as fatal accidents increase
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJournal.ie
10/17/2023 • 29 minutes, 17 seconds
It's not even 2024 & a health sector bailout is already being discussed
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJournal.ie
10/17/2023 • 13 minutes, 12 seconds
Back at PAC, how did RTÉ fare?
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
10/12/2023 • 7 minutes, 50 seconds
Why haven't Section 39 and 56 workers been given pay parity?
Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
10/12/2023 • 46 minutes
Did we miss the big ideas in one of the biggest spending departments?
Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
10/11/2023 • 21 minutes, 6 seconds
International community calls for restraint between Israel and Hamas
James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
10/11/2023 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
The Late Debate Budget 2024 special
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy & Legislative Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Seán Keyes, Finance Correspondent with The Currency
10/10/2023 • 57 minutes, 41 seconds
What are the odds a new regulator will drive problem gambling down?
Aaron Rogan, Deputy Editor for the Business Post; Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
10/5/2023 • 36 minutes, 53 seconds
Who should but who will benefit from next week’s budget?
Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
10/5/2023 • 16 minutes, 29 seconds
Trust 'shattered' between RTÉ and public, says minister
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 40 seconds
UK Veterans Minister praises Legacy Act
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/2023 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
UK and Ireland set to be confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/2023 • 4 minutes, 39 seconds
HIQA to review use of unlicenced springs at Temple St
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/2023 • 3 minutes, 8 seconds
Talks intensify ahead of Budget 2024 next week
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/2023 • 16 minutes, 17 seconds
Calls to Gardai go unanswered as the roster row rumbles on
Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/2023 • 15 minutes, 5 seconds
RACO go on the offensive against the Department of Public Expenditure
Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/2023 • 21 minutes, 23 seconds
Bill to establish a domestic violence register
Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
Budget 2024 edges even closer
Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/2023 • 10 minutes, 2 seconds
Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post
10/3/2023 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
How can industrial peace be restored in An Garda Síochána?
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/2023 • 10 minutes, 41 seconds
Senior execs from CHI leave Committee members feeling frustrated
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/2023 • 24 minutes, 59 seconds
Reaction to the latest IPSOS Opinion Poll
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/2023 • 4 minutes, 58 seconds
Will a new domestic violence agency help those suffering abuse?
Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/2023 • 12 minutes, 29 seconds
What's the way forward on Garda roster row?
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/2023 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds
What are the chances of another eviction ban?
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/2023 • 11 minutes, 19 seconds
The idea of a sterilised zone outside Leinster House
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/2023 • 7 minutes, 54 seconds
Council of Europe body report on Local Government
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/2023 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
What impact will a major drugs seizure really have on the drugs trade?
James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/2023 • 13 minutes, 19 seconds
How should the budget respond to Dáil demonstrations on childcare?
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for Nuacht RTÉ
9/26/2023 • 11 minutes, 2 seconds
HSE spending could be 1 billion over budget
Dr. Brian Turner, UCC; Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for Nuacht RTÉ
9/26/2023 • 22 minutes, 35 seconds
What questions remain on spinal surgery in Temple Street?
Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for Nuacht RTÉ
9/26/2023 • 19 minutes, 48 seconds
The Late Debate political reportcard
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/2023 • 7 minutes, 47 seconds
ESRI downgrades GDP growth outlook for Irish economy
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/2023 • 7 minutes, 1 second
RTE at Public Accounts Committee
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/2023 • 31 minutes, 11 seconds
Census shows three quarters live in county of birth
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/2023 • 5 minutes, 13 seconds
Horseracing finances under scrutiny again
Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/2023 • 1 minute, 55 seconds
Policing our streets - Calls for intervention after weekend attack
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/2023 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
Will an urgent warning on biodiversity fall on deaf ears?
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/2023 • 13 minutes, 49 seconds
RTÉ bosses bruised after grilling on Tubridy payments
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/2023 • 23 minutes, 59 seconds
Lack of supports for single people accessing the housing market
Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/2023 • 6 minutes, 48 seconds
Nature Restoration Law hits stalemate yet again in Europe
Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times; Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/2023 • 9 minutes, 51 seconds
What next for Nature Restoration Law after EU deadlock?
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/2023 • 4 minutes, 47 seconds
Unpicking the Triple Lock: Is it in step with our neutrality?
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/2023 • 7 minutes, 25 seconds
Only DG could have known pay figure was wrong - RTÉ
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/2023 • 19 minutes, 59 seconds
The renewal of Special Criminal Court
Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/2023 • 10 minutes, 11 seconds
Rip-Off Republic! Energy & hotel prices under fire again!
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/2023 • 5 minutes, 39 seconds
Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest in 2 years
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/2023 • 8 minutes, 6 seconds
Forum on International Security opens amid rancorous scenes
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/2023 • 20 minutes
RTÉ admits it misled the public over secret payments to Ryan Tubridy
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/2023 • 18 minutes, 32 seconds
How to help the carers looking after a loved one?
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/2023 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
HSE’s National Independent Review Panel
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/2023 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Is Ireland’s foreign & security policy about to change?
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/2023 • 18 minutes, 26 seconds
What next for the Special Criminal Court?
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/2023 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Unions hope proposals will halt lay-offs at Tara Mines
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 4 minutes, 52 seconds
Education motion by Sinn Féin
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 2 minutes, 45 seconds
Is the discussion on national security policy fit for purpose?
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 15 seconds
Will commitment to cut childcare costs be honoured in budget?
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 51 seconds
Plan to disregard historical homosexual convictions
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 5 minutes, 26 seconds
Minor repairs or major delays – what's going on at the children’s hospital?
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 16 minutes, 47 seconds
Damien English on planning controversy
Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/2023 • 3 minutes, 20 seconds
Behaviour at Leinster House
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/2023 • 8 minutes, 16 seconds
Poll suggests fall in support for Fine Gael and Sinn Féin
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/2023 • 10 minutes, 44 seconds
EU vote on nature restoration legislation postponed
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/2023 • 15 minutes, 44 seconds
All asylum seekers will be offered accommodation
Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/2023 • 2 minutes, 9 seconds
Will government respond to rising calls for mortgage relief?
Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/2023 • 15 minutes, 56 seconds
Pleas to extend mother and baby homes redress
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/2023 • 7 minutes, 3 seconds
New report on crises facing families living with autism
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/2023 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Push to raise minimum wage for under twenties
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/2023 • 12 minutes, 6 seconds
Taoiseach says warnings of Tara Mines didn’t fall on deaf ears
Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/2023 • 2 minutes, 29 seconds
Top andrin and Taoiseach grilled on delayed free GP care
Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/2023 • 8 minutes, 59 seconds
Homeless crisis for asylum seekers a 'new low'
Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/2023 • 8 minutes, 14 seconds
Differences at Cabinet over Budget 2024
Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/2023 • 5 minutes, 55 seconds
Oireachtas Committee on assisted dying
Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/2023 • 23 minutes, 33 seconds
650 workers temporarily laid off at Tara Mines in Meath
Gavin Becton, Editor for Meath Chronicle
6/13/2023 • 4 minutes, 32 seconds
Data Centres - Leeching the Power System or Powering the Economy?
Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/2023 • 11 minutes, 24 seconds
Low-level weekend hospital discharges revealed in data
Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/1/2023 • 15 minutes, 52 seconds
Should Ireland be planning for life after big tech windfall revenues?
Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/1/2023 • 38 minutes, 15 seconds
200 recommendations to try to reduce homicides in families
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/2023 • 12 minutes, 54 seconds
Time to change the approach to housing says the President
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/2023 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
A free vote on abortion goes the opposition’s way
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/2023 • 23 minutes, 8 seconds
Dáil suspended twice over 'organic farmer' remarks
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/2023 • 5 minutes, 21 seconds
Food inflation - are producers getting their fair share?
Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Pat O’Toole, Political Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal
5/30/2023 • 27 minutes, 45 seconds
What does a sustainable future look like for rural Ireland?
Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Pat O’Toole, Political Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal
5/30/2023 • 26 minutes, 22 seconds
Govt accused of 'kicking abortion review to touch'
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/2023 • 17 minutes, 43 seconds
Is a minimum wage rise a step too far for employers?
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/2023 • 14 minutes, 1 second
To Hell or to Connacht! How to quell rewetting opoosition?
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/2023 • 7 minutes, 18 seconds
Will Eamon Ryan's pleas prevent coalition row over budget?
Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/2023 • 13 minutes, 50 seconds
State could fund private special needs assessments
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/2023 • 18 minutes, 16 seconds
Can horse & greyhound racing convince Govt for funding?
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/2023 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Tánaiste bites back as Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael bicker over budget
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/2023 • 14 minutes, 33 seconds
Will Floatels solve the accommodation crisis?
John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/2023 • 5 minutes, 54 seconds
Why are the Green Party & Sinn Fein changing their defence policy?
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/2023 • 7 minutes, 59 seconds
Will more communication staff stop asylum seeker protests?
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/2023 • 14 minutes, 39 seconds
Focus on energy companies as wholesale prices drop again
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/2023 • 25 minutes, 21 seconds
Northern Ireland local election results
Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/2023 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Neutrality - Can Ireland continue to go it alone?
Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/2023 • 12 minutes, 13 seconds
What lies ahead in Northern Election Results?
Suzanne Breen, Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph; Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/2023 • 11 minutes, 26 seconds
30% aged 18-24 report sexual violence as adults - CSO
Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/2023 • 10 minutes, 15 seconds
Govt & Gardai discuss how to police asylum seeker protests
Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/2023 • 17 minutes, 41 seconds
Another grave climate warning - but is our action urgent enough?
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/2023 • 11 minutes, 45 seconds
CSO Sexual Violence Survey 2022 – Main Results
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/2023 • 16 minutes, 54 seconds
Assault on teenager in Meath investigated
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/2023 • 5 minutes, 41 seconds
Political reaction to the blockade in Clare today
Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/2023 • 18 minutes, 10 seconds
Over 1,800 complaints to Children's Ombudsman last year
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Seán Sherlock, Labour TD for Cork East; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/16/2023 • 10 minutes, 53 seconds
Is the Government's response to the Migrant crisis faltering?
Mary Howard, Fine Gael Councillor in for Clare; John Downing, Political Correspondent with The Irish independent; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Seán Sherlock, Labour TD for Cork East; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/16/2023 • 39 minutes, 52 seconds
Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023
Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Seán Sherlock, Labour TD for Cork East; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/16/2023 • 3 minutes, 56 seconds
Irish shares in businesses abroad
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/2023 • 6 minutes, 10 seconds
Jobs for the Gang: How many more TDs do we really need?
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/2023 • 11 minutes, 27 seconds
Why did the HSE spent millions on unauthorised and unusable ventilators?
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/2023 • 12 minutes, 28 seconds
Govt promises to stop pensioners becoming homeless
Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/2023 • 24 minutes, 9 seconds
Nul Points! Is it time to stay out of Eurovision?
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/2023 • 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Rural Independents want to reform rural planning
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/2023 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Government is scrambling to rescue the Tourism for many
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/2023 • 10 minutes, 46 seconds
Opposition claims Ministers are far too nice to retail sector
Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/2023 • 26 minutes, 10 seconds
Pressure mounts to show GAAGO the Red Card
Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/2023 • 6 minutes, 13 seconds
New report tells us that poverty is a political choice by the State
Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/2023 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Niall Collins is back in the headlines tonight
Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/2023 • 2 minutes, 56 seconds
What can Govt do to lower energy & supermarket prices?
Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/2023 • 26 minutes, 35 seconds
Rural Nursing Homes to warn Minister of impending disaster
Shane Scanlan, Spokesperson of The Alliance - A Support Network for Nursing Homes; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/2023 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
Nurses – the Irish resource we export, but badly need to import
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South West; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
5/4/2023 • 6 minutes, 3 seconds
Does offensive speech ever cross the line into criminality?
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South West; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
5/4/2023 • 22 minutes, 16 seconds
Another interest rate hike – what's the reason?
Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South West; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
5/4/2023 • 27 minutes, 7 seconds
Laois based Cllr resigns from Fine Gael
Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/2023 • 2 minutes, 43 seconds
Should RTÉ show the coronation of King Charles III?
Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/2023 • 6 minutes, 19 seconds
Supermarket chains cut price of butter by 40c
Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/2023 • 13 minutes, 40 seconds
Victims’ experiences of courts in cases of sexual & domestic violence
Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/2023 • 24 minutes, 27 seconds
Taoiseach clashes with opposition
Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/2023 • 7 minutes
Cahersiveen community pauses the uprooting of Ukrainians
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/2023 • 13 minutes, 48 seconds
Modular Housing for Ukrainian refugees
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/2023 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
Peaceful protest versus politicians’ personal security
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/2023 • 11 minutes, 11 seconds
Inflation still hitting Irish consumers hard in the pockets
Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/2023 • 13 minutes, 58 seconds