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Macron's talking shop, Brexit machinations
The European Political Community, a new forum for European leaders including wannabe EU members and Brexit Britain, met for the first time yesterday at a summit in Prague.
The brainchild of French p…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Paying for mica, generations divided, autumn reshuffle
Gerard Howlin, Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk about this week's politics:
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Concrete plans, UK turmoil
Follow-up analysis of Budget 2023 including childcare measures and the concrete levy, plus a look at the difficult political choices facing UK prime minister Liz Truss after a week of turmoil on the …
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Making sense of Budget 2023
Now that the dust is beginning to settle on Budget 2023, it’s time to pick it all apart. With €11 billion to dish out, it was by all means “a budget day bonanza”, but will it go far enough? Will it w…
Published on 3 years, 2 months ago
Budget previews, census shocks, pension policies
For a quick catchup on the political news of the week, Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan. Topics include:
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Understanding far-right gains in Italy and Sweden
Europe correspondent Naomi O'Leary talks to Hugh about forthcoming elections in Italy that look likely to return a government led by the far-right. What will that mean for the rest of Europe?
They al…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
How our Taoisigh saw the arts - and how the arts saw them
In a new book Kevin Rafter explores how art and artists have been treated by our taoisigh, from W.T. Cosgrave to Micheál Martin, and how those men have been portrayed by artists in turn.
The book is …
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Party think-ins and Dáil debates signal start of political season
Party think-ins have been happening, a cost of living crisis is raging and the Dáil is back today - so there is lots to discuss. Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh to talk about Sinn Féin's position…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
What can we expect from the new Prime Minister?
London editor Denis Staunton and political editor Pat Leahy join Hugh to discuss the dawning UK premiership of Liz Truss. How will she govern, and what approach is will she take on the Northern Irela…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Making sense of a united Ireland - with Brendan O'Leary
Professor Brendan O'Leary returns to the show to talk about his new book Making Sense of a United Ireland, in which he explores the issues around a possible future reunification in an accessible way.…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago