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The Late Debate

English, Political, 1 season, 273 episodes, 2 days, 17 hours, 42 minutes
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Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Katie Hannon. Listen live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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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
2/21/202441 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
2/21/20245 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
2/21/20246 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
2/20/202419 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
2/20/202430 minutes, 12 seconds
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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
2/20/20244 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
2/15/202425 minutes, 2 seconds
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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
2/15/20246 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
2/15/202417 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
2/15/20249 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
2/14/202420 minutes, 42 seconds
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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
2/14/20245 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
2/14/202417 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
2/14/20248 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
2/13/20245 minutes, 4 seconds
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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
2/13/202419 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
2/13/202420 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
2/13/20248 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
2/8/202423 minutes, 25 seconds
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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
2/8/202413 minutes, 42 seconds
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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
2/8/202412 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
2/8/20244 minutes, 22 seconds
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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
2/7/20245 minutes, 18 seconds
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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
2/7/202414 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
2/7/202416 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
2/7/202416 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
2/6/202414 minutes, 40 seconds
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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
2/6/202413 minutes, 38 seconds
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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
2/6/202425 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
2/1/202427 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
2/1/202410 minutes, 7 seconds
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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
2/1/202416 minutes, 49 seconds
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Is decriminalising cannabis a step in the right direction or normalising drug use?

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
1/31/202424 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
1/31/202414 minutes, 7 seconds
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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
1/31/20244 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
1/31/202410 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
1/30/202413 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
1/30/202418 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
1/30/202419 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
1/25/202427 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
1/25/202419 minutes, 36 seconds
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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
1/25/20246 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
1/24/202414 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
1/24/202422 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
1/24/202416 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
1/23/20248 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
1/23/202438 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
1/23/20247 minutes
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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
1/18/202418 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
1/18/20243 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
1/18/20248 minutes, 36 seconds
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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
1/18/202422 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
1/17/202432 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
1/17/20241 minute, 1 second
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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
1/17/202418 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
1/16/20243 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
1/16/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
1/16/20247 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
1/16/202434 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
12/14/202351 minutes, 22 seconds
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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
12/13/20232 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
12/13/202323 minutes, 38 seconds
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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
12/13/202323 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
12/13/20233 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
12/12/202312 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
12/12/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
12/12/20237 minutes, 13 seconds
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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
12/12/202314 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
12/7/202319 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
12/7/202312 minutes
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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
12/7/202315 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
12/7/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
12/6/202334 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
12/6/202313 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
12/6/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
12/5/202311 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
12/5/20238 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
12/5/202325 minutes, 20 seconds
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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
12/5/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
11/30/202316 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
11/30/202312 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
11/30/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
11/30/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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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
11/30/202310 minutes, 9 seconds
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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
11/29/202316 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
11/29/202324 minutes, 13 seconds
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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
11/29/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
11/29/202353 seconds
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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
11/29/20231 minute, 27 seconds
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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
11/28/202311 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
11/28/202334 minutes, 51 seconds
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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
11/28/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
11/23/202322 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
11/23/202312 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
11/23/202316 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
11/22/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
11/22/20233 minutes, 7 seconds
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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
11/22/20239 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
11/22/202315 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
11/22/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
11/21/202321 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
11/21/202314 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
11/21/202317 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
11/16/202310 minutes, 52 seconds
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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
11/16/202324 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
11/16/202315 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
11/15/20234 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
11/15/20232 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
11/15/202328 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
11/15/202316 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
11/14/20231 minute, 21 seconds
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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
11/14/202321 minutes, 22 seconds
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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
11/14/20239 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
11/14/202320 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
11/9/202319 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
11/9/202312 minutes, 18 seconds
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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
11/9/202313 minutes, 1 second
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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
11/9/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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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.
11/8/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
11/8/202315 minutes, 2 seconds
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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
11/8/202323 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
11/8/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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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
11/7/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
11/7/202335 minutes, 30 seconds
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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
11/7/20234 minutes, 7 seconds
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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
11/7/20236 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
10/26/202353 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
10/25/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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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.
10/25/20239 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
10/25/202312 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
10/25/202310 minutes, 51 seconds
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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
10/24/202313 minutes
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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
10/24/202325 minutes, 44 seconds
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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
10/24/202312 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
10/19/202320 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
10/19/202314 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
10/19/202315 minutes, 4 seconds
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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.
10/19/202313 minutes, 2 seconds
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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
10/18/202314 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
10/18/202331 minutes, 46 seconds
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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
10/18/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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Hundreds dead in strike on Gaza hospital complex

Paul Cunningham, RTÉ Political Correspondent, reports from Jerusalem.
10/17/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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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
10/17/202329 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
10/17/202313 minutes, 12 seconds
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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
10/12/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
10/12/202346 minutes
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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
10/11/202321 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
10/11/202331 minutes, 38 seconds
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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
10/10/202357 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
10/5/202336 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
10/5/202316 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
10/4/202316 minutes, 40 seconds
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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
10/4/202312 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
10/4/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
10/4/20233 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
10/4/202316 minutes, 17 seconds
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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
10/3/202315 minutes, 5 seconds
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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
10/3/202321 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
10/3/20232 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
10/3/202310 minutes, 2 seconds
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker

Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post
10/3/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
9/28/202310 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
9/28/202324 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
9/28/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
9/28/202312 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
9/27/202313 minutes, 58 seconds
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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
9/27/202311 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
9/27/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
9/27/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
9/27/202313 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
9/26/202311 minutes, 2 seconds
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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
9/26/202322 minutes, 35 seconds
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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
9/26/202319 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
6/29/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
6/29/20237 minutes, 1 second
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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
6/29/202331 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
6/29/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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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
6/29/20231 minute, 55 seconds
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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
6/28/20238 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
6/28/202313 minutes, 49 seconds
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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
6/28/202323 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
6/28/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
6/27/20239 minutes, 51 seconds
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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
6/27/20234 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
6/27/20237 minutes, 25 seconds
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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
6/27/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
6/27/202310 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
6/22/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
6/22/20238 minutes, 6 seconds
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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
6/22/202320 minutes
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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
6/22/202318 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
6/21/202310 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
6/21/202312 minutes, 30 seconds
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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
6/21/202318 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
6/21/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
6/20/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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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
6/20/20232 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
6/20/202316 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
6/20/20233 minutes, 51 seconds
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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
6/20/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
6/20/202316 minutes, 47 seconds
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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
6/20/20233 minutes, 20 seconds
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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
6/15/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
6/15/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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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
6/15/202315 minutes, 44 seconds
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All asylum seekers will be offered accommodation

Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/20232 minutes, 9 seconds
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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
6/15/202315 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
6/14/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
6/14/202322 minutes, 49 seconds
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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
6/14/202312 minutes, 6 seconds
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Taoiseach says warnings of Tara Mines didn’t fall on deaf ears

Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/20232 minutes, 29 seconds
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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
6/14/20238 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
6/13/20238 minutes, 14 seconds
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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
6/13/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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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
6/13/202323 minutes, 33 seconds
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650 workers temporarily laid off at Tara Mines in Meath

Gavin Becton, Editor for Meath Chronicle
6/13/20234 minutes, 32 seconds
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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
6/13/202311 minutes, 24 seconds
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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
6/1/202315 minutes, 52 seconds
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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
6/1/202338 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
5/31/202312 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
5/31/202311 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
5/31/202323 minutes, 8 seconds
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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
5/31/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
5/30/202327 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
5/30/202326 minutes, 22 seconds
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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
5/25/202317 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
5/25/202314 minutes, 1 second
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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
5/25/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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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
5/25/202313 minutes, 50 seconds
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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
5/24/202318 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
5/24/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
5/24/202314 minutes, 33 seconds
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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
5/24/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
5/23/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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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
5/23/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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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
5/23/202325 minutes, 21 seconds
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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
5/23/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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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
5/18/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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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
5/18/202311 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
5/18/202310 minutes, 15 seconds
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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
5/18/202317 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
5/17/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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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
5/17/202316 minutes, 54 seconds
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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
5/17/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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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
5/17/202318 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
5/16/202310 minutes, 53 seconds
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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
5/16/202339 minutes, 52 seconds
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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
5/16/20233 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
5/11/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
5/11/202311 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
5/11/202312 minutes, 28 seconds
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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
5/11/202324 minutes, 9 seconds
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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
5/10/20232 minutes, 26 seconds
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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
5/10/202314 minutes, 2 seconds
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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
5/10/202310 minutes, 46 seconds
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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
5/10/202326 minutes, 10 seconds
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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
5/9/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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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
5/9/20239 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
5/9/20232 minutes, 56 seconds
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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
5/9/202326 minutes, 35 seconds
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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
5/9/20238 minutes, 30 seconds
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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
5/4/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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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
5/4/202322 minutes, 16 seconds
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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
5/4/202327 minutes, 7 seconds
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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
5/3/20232 minutes, 43 seconds
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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
5/3/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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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
5/3/202313 minutes, 40 seconds
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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
5/3/202324 minutes, 27 seconds
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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
5/3/20237 minutes
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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
5/2/202313 minutes, 48 seconds
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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
5/2/202315 minutes, 31 seconds
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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
5/2/202311 minutes, 11 seconds
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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
5/2/202313 minutes, 58 seconds