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Result Day Special: Higgins's Victory, Casey's Appeal, Sinn Féin's Problem
The official numbers are not yet in but the result is clear. Kitty Holland, Pat Leahy and Fiach Kelly are here to talk about the reelection of Michae…
7 years, 4 months ago
Tedious, Shallow & Lacklustre: The Final Full Presidential Debate
There’s still one more live debate left to endure in this presidential campaign, but last night’s on RTÉ’s Prime Time was the final one to feature al…
7 years, 4 months ago
Mary Lou McDonald on Brexit, Border Polls, The Presidency & Frances Fitzgerald
In this bonus podcast, Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald explains why her party is working “might and main” to ensure there is a Brexit backstop. Sh…
7 years, 4 months ago
Fintan O'Toole on The Unfolding Tragedy of Brexit
Could Brexit be "one of those historic circumstances where you end up with something only a hardcore of loopers really wants", asks Fintan O'Toole?Fi…
7 years, 4 months ago
POLL: Fine Gael Maintain Steady Lead
Pat Leahy joins Hugh to take a look at the latest poll from The Irish Times and Ipsos/MRBI showing Fine Gael enjoy a steady lead over nearest rivals …
7 years, 4 months ago
Denis Naughten's Exit & Micheál Martin Plays a Weak Hand Well
Hugh is joined by Pat Leahy for a bonus Friday episode of Inside Politics. On the agenda: - Denis Naughten’s shock resignation as Minister for Commun…
7 years, 4 months ago
A Social Democratic Budget?
Leo Varadkar won the Fine Gael leadership on a promise of rewarding those who "get up early in the morning". 18 months later his government has deliv…
7 years, 4 months ago
FG Taking Hits as Housing Crisis Intensifies, Budget Business, Pugilistic Peter Casey
Hugh is joined by Fiach Kelly and Harry McGee for a bonus Friday episode of Inside Politics. On the agenda: - It was another terrible week for Housin…
7 years, 4 months ago
Blood-Red Lines, Brexit Crunch Time, Money in Presidential Politics
The DUP's line on Brexit is "blood red", according to Arlene Foster. Her apocalyptic choice of words might reflect a deep-seated unionist fear of bet…
7 years, 4 months ago
Senator Lynn Ruane on 'People Like Me', Housing Wars & 'Reverse Snobbery'
Today's guest is Senator Lynn Ruane, the author of an excellent new memoir, who insists there is no such thing as 'reverse snobbery'. Or at least it'…
7 years, 5 months ago