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Ruadhán Mac Cormaic on how the 8th was passed
"One of the most poisonous debates witnessed in twentieth century Ireland" is how historian Diarmaid Ferriter described the run-up to the passing of the 8th Amendment in 1983. Against a backdrop of i…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Budget 2017: Eoghan Murphy, Dara Calleary & David Cullinane
Eoghan Murphy of Fine Gael, Dara Calleary of Fianna Fáil and David Cullinane of Sinn Féin are in studio with Pat Leahy and Hugh Linehan to debate the worth of the measures outlined in yesterday's bud…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Swan song or dog's dinner? Michael Noonan's "final budget"
On Tuesday we will find out what is in Paschal Donohoe’s first budget, and possibly Michael Noonan’s last. But, given the fiscal and political realities, hopes are not high for a day of landmark anno…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Robert Harris: "It's a miserable life for politicians"
The backdrop to Fatherland author Robert Harris' new thriller is the papal enclave, which he calls "the world's most secretive election". He sits down with Hugh to talk about power and populism in mo…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Budget 2016 / Populist Politics / Labour Pains
On this installment of Inside Politics, Hugh Linehan is joined by Labour TD for Limerick City Jan O'Sullivan, Political Correspondent Harry McGee and Deputy Political Editor Pat Leahy. With some figu…
Published on 9 years, 2 months ago
Spotlight's Adams claim / Which party is the real Opposition?
After Michael Noonan and Paschal Donohoe deliver their budget in a few weeks' time, which party - Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin - will stand up to provide the real opposition? Mary Lou McDonald of Sinn Fé…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Fintan O'Toole meets President Higgins
Fintan O'Toole visited Áras an Uachtaráin to interview President Michael D. Higgins this week. They talked about President Higgins' tumultuous upbringing, how poverty influenced his education and out…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Yeah baby! Enda's Mojo gets him into trouble
Enda Kenny has rediscovered his Mojo, and along with it his desire to stay on as Taoiseach for the foreseeable future. But not everyone in Fine Gael is happy about that, including TD for Carlow-Kilke…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Inside The Supreme Court / Halligan Hangs Tough
Inside Politics takes a welcome break from discussing the goings-on inside Leinster House and instead takes a peek inside The Four Courts, courtesy of Ruadhan Mac Cormaic, whose new book "The Supreme…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago
Apple Tax: A Watershed Moment For Ireland
As the dust settles on the EU's historic tax decision, it's becoming clear that the move threatens our economic model, our international reputation and the stability of our current Government. It's n…
Published on 9 years, 3 months ago