Podcast Episodes

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 between Sinn Fein, Labour, the Greens, the Social Dem…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

'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 sense of this turbulent era as it looks from outside…

Published on 4 weeks ago

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, will his absence weaken Government? And does Sim…

Published on 1 month ago

Paschal Donohoe’s last interview

In his final interview as an Irish politician before leaving for a new role at the World Bank, Paschal Donohoe talks to Hugh and Pat about his decision to leave politics and his record as Minister fo…

Published on 1 month ago

Donohoe's departure leaves the Government and Fine Gael weakened

After 14 years in Dáil Éireann and a decade in ministerial office, Fine Gael's Paschal Donohoe today announced his resignation. He leaves to take up a senior role at the World Bank in Washington, D.C…

Published on 1 month ago

‘A hot mess of uncoordinated gibberish’

Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:

·      The inauguration of Ireland’s 10th president in in St Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, on Tuesday, saw Catherine …

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

What is wrong with Ireland’s housing and planning system?

The government has come under increasing intense criticism of its record on housing, and the sluggishness with which its addressed the need to build more affordable homes.

Today on Inside Politics, Hu…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

How is Catherine Connolly viewed in Europe?

As Catherine Connolly is inaugurated as Ireland’s 10th President on Tuesday, Inside Politics asks how the country’s European partners will be preparing for her presidency.

What issues from the Connoll…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Is it possible to have a coherent debate on immigration?

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:

·      With renewed criticism from left-wing Opposition leaders of Tánaiste Simon Harris, over remarks he made ab…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iain Dale, chronicler of British leaders, turns his attention to Irish taoisigh

Iain Dale has written books profiling prime ministers, monarchs and dictators. Next up from the LBC broadcaster and podcaster is a book on the people - all men - who have served as taoiseach. 

The Tao…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago