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Did Micheál call Mary Lou a liar?

Did Micheál call Mary Lou a liar?



Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh for our weekly Irish politics wrap:


Did Taoiseach Micheál Martin call Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald a liar, in breach of arcane Dáil rules? Our panel of laps…


Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Why is support for reunification rising?

Why is support for reunification rising?



Support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, though a clear majority remains in favour of remaining part of the United Kingdom, according to the latest…


Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Michael Brendan Dougherty: how Trump won me over

Michael Brendan Dougherty: how Trump won me over



It is just three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated but his impact has been huge. A flurry of executive orders and aggressive actions is already reshaping American life.


On today's podcast Hugh…


Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression

Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression



Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:


·      Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating …


Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe gets serious on security. Will Ireland follow?

Europe gets serious on security. Will Ireland follow?



Hugh Linehan and guests discuss domestic political issues and European defence challenges.


In part one, Pat Leahy talks about the resolution of the Dáil speaking rights row and the damage it has done…


Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Can Germany's centre hold as the far-right AfD rises?

Can Germany's centre hold as the far-right AfD rises?



Hugh speaks with Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about major political shifts happening in Germany ahead of the federal election later this month. Germany’s history has meant any cooperation betwee…


Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago

Seanad drama and the speaking rights impasse

Seanad drama and the speaking rights impasse



Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:


·      As the count continues to fill seats in the Upper House, and high-profile ca…


Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Are 'super-juniors' unconstitutional? With Fintan O'Toole

Are 'super-juniors' unconstitutional? With Fintan O'Toole



Are super-junior ministers allowed under the terms of the constitution? Sinn Fein TD Pa Daly this week launched a legal challenge against their use, just days after former taoiseach Leo Varadkar wrot…


Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

Could Europe pivot to China in the Trump era?

Could Europe pivot to China in the Trump era?



China correspondent Denis Staunton sits down with Hugh Linehan to talk about the impact of Donald Trump's reelection on the geopolitical landscape. Then he gives an overview of China's internal dynam…


Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago

A new Government and a tough new approach from the Opposition

A new Government and a tough new approach from the Opposition



Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:

 

It came a day later than expected, and along predictable lines, but we have a new…


Published on 10 months, 4 weeks ago





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