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Jim O'Callaghan: We made a bad decision on the presidency

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan talks to Hugh and Pat about antisemitism after the Bondi beach attack, the progress of the Occupied Territories …

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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That interview, Fianna Fáil's review and thorny issues for the Government

Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to look back on the week in politics:

Next week Fianna Fáil will get the long-awaited review into the circ…

9 months, 2 weeks ago

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Eoin Lenihan on how Ireland was 'vandalised'

Eoin Lenihan joins Hugh to discuss his bestselling book Vandalising Ireland. In the book Lenihan sets out his argument that the choices made by succe…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Does Ireland's neutrality leave room for increased defence spending?

The appearance of drones of unknown origin in Dublin last week around the time of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit again highlighted t…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf

Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:

·       Ireland, along with Spain, Slovenia and the Netherla…

9 months, 3 weeks ago

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What people don’t understand about the art of political communication - with Terry Prone

Terry Prone is a legend in Irish political communication. Her memoir, I’m Glad You Asked Me That, looks back at her remarkable career.

On today’s Insi…

9 months, 4 weeks ago

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Jim O'Callaghan's explicit message on migration

Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to talk through the week in politics:

Jim O'Callaghan's message on migration The Taoiseach's fondness for ov…

10 months ago

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Could a left alliance transform Irish politics?

When Catherine Connolly was elected president with the support of every left-wing party, it sparked new hope on the left that greater cooperation bet…

10 months ago

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'The world looks very different from here' - Denis Staunton's global briefing

Denis Staunton has reported from Washington, London and Berlin. Now, as Irish Times China Correspondent, he is using his new vantage point to make se…

10 months, 1 week ago

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Is Simon Harris fit for the role of Minister for Finance?

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:

·      As Paschal Donohoe departs for pastures new at the World Bank…

10 months, 1 week ago

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