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The Late Debate

English, Political, 1 season, 593 episodes, 6 days, 5 hours, 6 minutes
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Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Katie Hannon. Listen live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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Who is likely to form the next Government?

Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist in UCC; Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder of Ireland Thinks; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner; Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin
10/24/202424 minutes, 3 seconds
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Which constituencies will shape the result of Election 2024?

Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist in UCC; Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder of Ireland Thinks; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner; Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin
10/24/202411 minutes, 57 seconds
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How many people have homes and how much more expensive is it to rent or buy under FF/FG?

Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist in UCC; Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder of Ireland Thinks; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner; Dr Lorcan Sirr, Senior Lecturer in Housing at TU Dublin
10/24/202414 minutes, 56 seconds
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Opposition out of the traps over Govt funding for Greyhound Industry

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
10/23/20243 minutes, 9 seconds
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Cost of missing climate targets 'could exceed €8bn'

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
10/23/202413 minutes, 35 seconds
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Are the revised housing targets achievable?

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
10/23/202423 minutes, 29 seconds
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Search to continue tomorrow at former Kyran Durnin home

Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal, reports that a search at the former family home of Kyran Durnin in Dundalk, Co Louth has been stood down for the night and will enter a third day tomorrow.
10/23/20242 minutes, 18 seconds
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Healthcare strike likely before General Election over recruitment

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
10/23/202412 minutes, 39 seconds
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Can the Sinn Féin leader's apology help the party move on?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
10/22/202410 minutes, 4 seconds
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Election finally confirmed for this year - but when?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
10/22/20246 minutes, 6 seconds
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New details on the infamous bike shed at Leinster House

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
10/22/202416 minutes, 14 seconds
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Will a taskforce plan to revitalise Dublin really work?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
10/22/202420 minutes, 15 seconds
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Has peace broken out in the battle of the PAC chair?

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/17/202411 minutes, 11 seconds
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HIQA 15-year overview of the Nursing Home sector

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/17/20244 minutes, 9 seconds
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Is the best way to deal with drug abuse draconian or decriminalisation?

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/17/202417 minutes, 32 seconds
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Motion on the Final Report of the Joint Committee on Assisted Dying

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/17/202416 minutes, 3 seconds
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Rory Gallagher's guitar to be donated to museum after sale

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/17/20243 minutes, 58 seconds
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The speedy progress of the Social Welfare Bill

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
10/16/20243 minutes, 24 seconds
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Does the Gambling Regulation Bill do enough to curb problem gambling?

James Browne, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
10/16/202424 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mairéad Farrell to be nominated to PAC role

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
10/16/20249 minutes, 18 seconds
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Where’s the love for the Hate Crime Legislation?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
10/16/202416 minutes, 8 seconds
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Attorney General to brief government on Occupied Territories Bill

Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times.
10/10/202428 minutes, 7 seconds
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Draghi report on competitiveness

Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/10/202413 minutes, 55 seconds
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Viktor Orban will become president of the EU in December

Maria Walsh, Fine Gael MEP; Michael McNamara, Independent MEP; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Jack Power, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/10/202410 minutes, 25 seconds
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Health Committee

Mary Seery-Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
10/9/202413 minutes, 51 seconds
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Flight Caps

Louise O’Leary, Children’s Rights Over Flights; Mary Seery-Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
10/9/202412 minutes, 59 seconds
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Education Committee

Mary Seery-Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
10/9/20244 minutes, 48 seconds
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Planning Legislation

Mary Seery-Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
10/9/202422 minutes, 38 seconds
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Russian intelligence used a "honeytrap" to recruit politician

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
10/8/202414 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sinn Féin aware of McMonagle references a year ago

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
10/8/202415 minutes, 57 seconds
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Climate crisis needs 'everyday' media coverage, committee told

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
10/8/202410 minutes, 54 seconds
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Sinn Féin motion on infrastructure overspends

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
10/8/20244 minutes, 23 seconds
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RTÉ investigates: Secret cameras reveal calves beaten before export

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo/Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
10/8/20247 minutes, 20 seconds
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University of Limerick brought to book at PAC

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
10/3/202412 minutes, 54 seconds
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Shelley Deane gives an expert’s overview of conflict in Lebanon

Dr. Shelley Deane, Assistant Professor of Security and International Relations at the School of Law and Government in DCU, talks to Colm about the conflict in southern Lebanon.
10/3/202411 minutes, 42 seconds
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Former Sinn Féin Press Officer pleaded guilty to sex offences

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
10/3/20246 minutes, 44 seconds
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Calls for immediate withdrawal of €9m phone pouch plan

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
10/3/20248 minutes, 52 seconds
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Explosions in Beirut as Israel issues evacuation orders

Dr. Shelley Deane, Assistant Professor at DCU; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
10/3/202418 minutes, 12 seconds
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Mary O'Rourke - 'mammy of the Dáil' dies aged 87

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Hugh O'Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
10/3/20247 minutes, 16 seconds
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A look at what was said at the Oireachtas Committee on Health

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
10/2/202412 minutes, 25 seconds
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Has there been any banana skins spotted in Budget 2025?

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
10/2/202440 minutes, 55 seconds
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Budget 2025 special from Leinster House

Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Finance; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth; Sarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
10/1/202456 minutes, 38 seconds
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Can opposition convince they'll put more in your pocket for Budget 2025?

Tony Foley, Senior Lecturer in Economics at DCU;Susanne Rogers, Policy Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
9/26/202451 minutes, 47 seconds
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When will patients eventually be treated in the new Children's Hospital?

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
9/25/202417 minutes, 17 seconds
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Family carers plead for more support in Budget 2025

Niamh Ryan, A full-time carer to her son; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
9/25/202421 minutes, 45 seconds
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Total cost of the bike shelter in Leinster House was €336,000

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
9/25/202414 minutes, 35 seconds
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How safe is The Lebanon for Irish citizens and troops?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
9/24/20248 minutes, 30 seconds
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Govt to consider Creeslough inquiry request

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
9/24/20245 minutes, 43 seconds
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Why the Children's Hospital may not be able to open when its finally built

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
9/24/202414 minutes, 10 seconds
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Was the Taoiseach correct to make a link between homelessness & migration?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
9/24/202413 minutes, 10 seconds
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Surge of potests at properties earmarked for international protection applicants

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
9/24/202411 minutes, 7 seconds
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68 Defence Forces members convicted or before courts

Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
6/27/20242 minutes, 30 seconds
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A special look back on the political year since September

Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Prof. Gary Murphy, Head of the School of Law and Government in DCU; Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics in the Technical University Dublin; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor for The Sunday Times
6/27/202450 minutes, 20 seconds
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Why is Govt delaying key mental health reforms 8 years in the making?

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
6/26/20245 minutes, 36 seconds
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Bomb threat made on home of Taoiseach

Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
6/26/20242 minutes
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Sunak or Starmer - who's worth a flutter after final leaders' debate?

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
6/26/20249 minutes, 52 seconds
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Review of broadcast moratorium set to be done by election

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
6/26/202411 minutes, 24 seconds
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How do judges decide on sentences?

Tom O’Malley, Emeritus professor of law at the University of Galway and senior counsel; Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
6/26/202425 minutes, 3 seconds
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What job will the former finance Minister target in the European Commission?

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
6/25/202410 minutes, 45 seconds
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Fair City production to move off RTÉ site in next 5 years

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
6/25/202416 minutes, 24 seconds
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Differences between Aer Lingus pilots and management unresolved

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
6/25/202413 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Dáil gives a standing ovation to Natasha O’Brien

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
6/25/202414 minutes, 55 seconds
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What can be expected in the Northern Ireland elections?

Amanda Ferguson, Belfast based journalist; James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Malachi O’Hara, Green Party Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/20/202413 minutes, 32 seconds
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Department of Agriculture & Horse Racing Ireland appear at PAC

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Malachi O’Hara, Green Party Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/20/202426 minutes, 49 seconds
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Supporting drug addicts while cracking down on drugs gangs

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Malachi O’Hara, Green Party Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/20/202411 minutes, 8 seconds
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Aer Lingus to cancel up to 20% of flights next week

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Malachi O’Hara, Green Party Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/20/20243 minutes, 4 seconds
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DAA before Joint Committee on Transport and Communications

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Social Protection; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth and East Meath and spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal
6/19/202411 minutes, 37 seconds
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Should a reduced VAT rate for hospitality and tourism sector be reinstated?

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Social Protection; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth and East Meath and spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal
6/19/202417 minutes, 5 seconds
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Green Party leadership race

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Social Protection; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth and East Meath and spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal
6/19/20249 minutes, 14 seconds
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Irish Cancer Society urges Government to fund National Cancer Strategy

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator and spokesperson on Social Protection; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dún Laoghaire; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth and East Meath and spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent, The Journal
6/19/202416 minutes, 38 seconds
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Women's Aid domestic violence report

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and Party Spokesperson on Social Protection; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon/Galway; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
6/18/202411 minutes, 28 seconds
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Nature Restoration Act

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and Party Spokesperson on Social Protection; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon/Galway; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
6/18/202411 minutes, 50 seconds
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Change of leadership in the Green Party

Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow; Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and Party Spokesperson on Social Protection; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon/Galway; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
6/18/202413 minutes, 55 seconds
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The Dáil debates the new EU Asylum and Migration Pact

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal and Chairperson of the Fine Gael Parliamentary Party; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central and Party Spokesperson on Social Protection; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon/Galway; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
6/18/202417 minutes, 9 seconds
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EU election counting continues as all seats filled in Ireland South

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
6/13/202448 minutes, 17 seconds
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Children 'waiting a year for mental health services'

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
6/13/20245 minutes, 59 seconds
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Counting resumes in Ireland South, Midlands-North-West

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Daithí Doolan, Daithí Doolan, Sinn Féin Councillor for Dublin City; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent for Mediahaus Ireland; Brian O’Connell, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter; John Cooke, RTÉ Radio 1 reporter
6/12/202454 minutes, 24 seconds
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European election count continues

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O’Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Christina Finn, Political Editor with The Journal; Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder Ireland Thinks
6/11/202453 minutes, 40 seconds
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The latest proposal on hardening Ireland’s approach to immigration

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; John Fitzgerald, Research Professor at the ESRI; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/5/20246 minutes, 55 seconds
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How will Ireland navigate climate change?

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; John Fitzgerald, Research Professor at the ESRI; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/5/202416 minutes, 44 seconds
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What’s alarming the State’s spending watchdog?

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; John Fitzgerald, Research Professor at the ESRI; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/5/202429 minutes, 2 seconds
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Limerick Candidate Debate 2

Brian Leddin TD, Green Party; Dee Ryan, Fianna Fáil; John Moran, Independent; Frankie Daly, Independent; Ruairi Fahy, People Before Profit
6/4/202425 minutes, 32 seconds
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Limerick Candidate Debate 1

Maurice Quinlivan TD, Sinn Féin; Daniel Butler, Fine Gael; Helen O’Donnell, Independent; Elisa O’Donovan, Social Democrats; Conor Sheehan, Labour
6/4/202432 minutes, 27 seconds
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Poor housing conditions harm family wellbeing

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times
5/30/20247 minutes, 41 seconds
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Does Ireland need to put a bit more thought into future generations?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times
5/30/202414 minutes, 49 seconds
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Trump found guilty on all counts in hush money trial

Seán Whelan, Washington Correspondent; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times
5/30/202412 minutes, 58 seconds
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Is there an end in sight for the National Children’s Hospital project?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Fintan Warfield, Sinn Féin Senator; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with The Sunday Times
5/30/202421 minutes, 35 seconds
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How could family carers be better supported?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/29/20247 minutes, 27 seconds
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Striking the balance on surrogacy

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/29/20248 minutes, 39 seconds
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Would removing the Triple lock be fatal to Irish neutrality?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/29/202437 minutes, 58 seconds
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EPA targets to be missed

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner
5/28/20247 minutes, 58 seconds
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Regenerating and retrofitting local authority housing

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner
5/28/202410 minutes, 52 seconds
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Does the new drugs committee have the time to make a difference?

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner
5/28/202412 minutes, 42 seconds
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Ireland formally recognises state of Palestine

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with the Examiner
5/28/202421 minutes, 44 seconds
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How do Spanish voters feel about climate change and tourism ahead of the EU elections?

Sarah Morris, freelance journalist in Madrid, outlines what's driving the Spanish EU elections.
5/23/20247 minutes, 12 seconds
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Can Donald Tusk hold off PIS's charge in Poland's EU elections?

Adam Easton, BBC Correspondent in Warsaw, explains the main issues for voters ahead of June 7th.
5/23/202410 minutes, 53 seconds
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Will defence policy be the crucial factor in the Swedish EU elections?

Philip O’Connor, freelance journalist in Sweden, takes us through the main issues.
5/23/20247 minutes, 57 seconds
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Is migration the biggest issue in the Hungarian EU elections?

Zsuzsanna Végh, Program Officer for The German Marshall Fund of the United States, previews the election for us.
5/23/20248 minutes, 41 seconds
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Bill on Smartphones in Primary Schools brought before the Dáil

Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/22/20248 minutes, 20 seconds
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Ireland recognises Palestine, but what’s next?

Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/22/202422 minutes, 26 seconds
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How did Ireland do in the Children’s Rights Alliance’s Child Poverty Monitor?

Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/22/202415 minutes, 31 seconds
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Sunak calls UK general election for 4 July

George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times; Robert Troy, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford-Westmeath; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/22/20246 minutes, 33 seconds
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Further tents pitched at Grand Canal, barricades erected

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/21/20244 minutes, 6 seconds
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Addressing the surplus goods & food pile generated every year

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/21/20249 minutes, 48 seconds
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A child-centered way to deal with allegations of child abuse

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/21/20248 minutes, 36 seconds
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Will the Housing Commission recommendations be accepted?

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/21/202430 minutes, 6 seconds
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Is the European Elections in France also a also a mid-term for Macron?

John Lichfield, Paris Correspondent for London Independent; Karen Coleman, Editor of EuroParlRadio; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent at Euronews
5/16/202414 minutes, 2 seconds
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What are the polls in Italy saying ahead of the European Elections?

Tom Kington, Italy Correspondent for The Times; Karen Coleman, Editor of EuroParlRadio; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent at Euronews
5/16/202414 minutes, 8 seconds
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How does the European Parliament elections work?

Karen Coleman, Editor of EuroParlRadio; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent at Euronews
5/16/202410 minutes, 26 seconds
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What is driving the European Elections in Germany?

Kate Brady, Reporter with the Washington Post in Berlin; Karen Coleman, Editor of EuroParlRadio; Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent at Euronews
5/16/202414 minutes, 23 seconds
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What does neutrality mean to Ireland?

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
5/15/202420 minutes, 6 seconds
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Two new Irish reports take a hard look at politicians’ safety

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
5/15/20246 minutes, 19 seconds
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The portal’s on hold after Dublin bared all to the Big Apple

Pádraig Walsh, Behavioural Psychologist at Changable.ie; Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
5/15/202412 minutes, 46 seconds
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Statements on Universal Healthcare in the Dáil

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
5/15/202413 minutes, 19 seconds
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Will workers get clarity on sick leave and minimum wage?

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
5/14/202411 minutes, 18 seconds
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Cutting benefits to Ukrainian refugees

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
5/14/202428 minutes, 5 seconds
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Motion on the Dubin Monaghan Bombings

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
5/14/202414 minutes, 29 seconds
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Special Education provision in schools

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Ciannan Brennan, Journalist with the Irish Examiner
5/9/202413 minutes, 57 seconds
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What is the Govt’s plan for dealing with homeless asylum seekers?

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Ciannan Brennan, Journalist with the Irish Examiner
5/9/202420 minutes, 23 seconds
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What should be top of the Dublin city taskforce To Do list?

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Ciannan Brennan, Journalist with the Irish Examiner
5/9/20248 minutes, 41 seconds
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What new details emerged today about the culture & governance in UL?

Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Ciannan Brennan, Journalist with the Irish Examiner
5/9/202410 minutes, 46 seconds
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We revisit Government plans for hate crime legislation

Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
5/8/20245 minutes, 9 seconds
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What common pressures are shared by nursing homes & creches?

Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
5/8/202426 minutes, 32 seconds
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Is a rising Health budget inevitable?

Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
5/8/202421 minutes, 52 seconds
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Enterprise committee to hear from Revenue officials

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Séan Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/7/202411 minutes, 39 seconds
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Should Ireland have boycotted Eurovision?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Séan Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/7/20244 minutes, 40 seconds
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What are the Govts plans to accommodate homeless asylum seekers?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Séan Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/7/202419 minutes, 46 seconds
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3 reports published on the culture & governance of RTÉ

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Séan Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/7/202416 minutes, 22 seconds
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Is it time to invest more in Offshore Wind Energy?

Aisling Dolan, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/2/202420 minutes, 57 seconds
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Damien Owens discusses Offshore Renewable Energy

Damien Owens, Director General at Engineers Ireland, discusses Offshore Renewable Energy
5/2/202410 minutes, 44 seconds
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What will provide relief for tenants?

Aisling Dolan, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/2/202420 minutes, 29 seconds
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Is BusConnects the beginning of another ballooning bill?

Aisling Dolan, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
5/2/202411 minutes, 39 seconds
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10 recommendations for Institutional redress all rejected from the latest bill

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal
5/1/202410 minutes, 12 seconds
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Would you trust the foundations of a house found to have mica?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal
5/1/202410 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Dáil debates the EU migration pact

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal
5/1/202433 minutes, 7 seconds
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Motion on Petrol and Diesel Excise Rate Increases

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
4/30/202412 minutes, 51 seconds
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Increasingly violent threats made to politicians

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
4/30/20246 minutes, 21 seconds
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Minister McEntee’s emergency legislation

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times
4/30/202433 minutes, 47 seconds
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Enforce the laws, enact new ones or let protestors keep on protesting at politicians' homes?

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Denis Naughten, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
4/25/202415 minutes, 16 seconds
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Could the plea of a hostage help break the deadlock on Middle East talks?

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Denis Naughten, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
4/25/202414 minutes, 39 seconds
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What will rescue homes near Lough Funshinagh?

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Denis Naughten, Independent TD for Roscommon-Galway; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
4/25/202422 minutes, 22 seconds
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RSA's appearance at the Transport Committee

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
4/24/202414 minutes, 4 seconds
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Is it time to scrap the assessment for the Carer’s Allowance?

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
4/24/202415 minutes, 30 seconds
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Will the Gambling Regulation Bill tackle problem gambling?

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
4/24/202424 minutes, 18 seconds
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Should climate change be treated as a matter of public health and safety?

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
4/23/202420 minutes, 57 seconds
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Social housing eligibility assessments in the Housing Bill

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
4/23/202412 minutes, 37 seconds
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43 years on, the Stardust families receive a state apology

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
4/23/202419 minutes, 35 seconds
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The culmination of the decades long Stardust campaign for justice

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin; Chris McManus, Sinn Féin MEP Midlands North West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal
4/18/202423 minutes, 3 seconds
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Getting rid of the Triple Lock in the life time of this government

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin; Chris McManus, Sinn Féin MEP Midlands North West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal
4/18/202410 minutes, 1 second
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One year on from the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin; Chris McManus, Sinn Féin MEP Midlands North West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal
4/18/202421 minutes, 6 seconds
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How should the State support sufferers of long covid?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
4/17/202415 minutes, 4 seconds
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Calls for more financial supports for people with disabilities

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
4/17/202414 minutes, 11 seconds
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What’s needed to tackle antisocial behaviour on public transport?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
4/17/202424 minutes, 48 seconds
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Progress on cancer is at risk of going backwards

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
4/16/202419 minutes, 19 seconds
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What could and should the state do to tackle addiction to apps?

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
4/16/202421 minutes, 22 seconds
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The fallout from the tit-for-tat strikes by Israel & Iran

Laura Rozen, Middle East expert; Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
4/16/202413 minutes, 55 seconds
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Will the EU Migration pact help or hinder asylum seekers?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor of Sunday Times
4/11/202429 minutes, 34 seconds
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How was a new generation allowed to get addicted to nicotine?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor of Sunday Times
4/11/202410 minutes, 56 seconds
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Ireland move further towards recognising Palestine as a state

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor of Sunday Times
4/11/202413 minutes, 3 seconds
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How can the multi-billion-euro black market in people smuggling be broken up?

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times
4/10/202410 minutes, 35 seconds
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The Enterprise Committee hears strong views on the mandatory retirement age

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times
4/10/202417 minutes, 16 seconds
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The new junior ministers are unveiled – who's in, who’s out and why?

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times
4/10/202426 minutes, 32 seconds
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No major shocks are landed in the cabinet reshuffle

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJournal.ie
4/9/202454 minutes, 54 seconds
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Do the opposition parties really want an election now?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP for Dublin; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent for Mediahaus Ireland
3/21/202441 minutes, 30 seconds
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Harris answers his party colleagues calls to take a tilt at leadership

Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent for Mediahaus Ireland
3/21/202410 minutes, 35 seconds
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Leo Varadkar is set to step down as Taoiseach

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Dublin City University; Kate O’Connell, former Fine Gael TD; Daniel McConnell, Political Editor for the Sunday Business Post
3/20/202459 minutes, 6 seconds
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Thousands of children waiting for HSE needs assessment

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
3/19/20248 minutes, 2 seconds
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Can the state employment of local doctors address the GP shortage?

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
3/19/202410 minutes, 47 seconds
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Another deadline extension for the Grace Inquiry

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
3/19/202422 minutes, 3 seconds
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Call for Govt policy over accommodating asylum seekers

Róisín Garvey, Green Party Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Mirror
3/19/202412 minutes, 58 seconds
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What should be done for Irish language media?

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/14/202413 minutes, 1 second
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Tithíocht sa Ghaeltacht do mhuintir na Gaeltachta

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/14/20248 minutes, 26 seconds
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Cén fáth go bhfuil na sluaite ina gcónaí i bpubaill i bPoblacht saibhir?

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/14/202413 minutes, 46 seconds
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Could more be done to report on Irish committee in Leinster House?

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/14/20247 minutes, 37 seconds
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Fallout from both Family and Care referendums

Seán Kyne, Fine Gael Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aengus Ó Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/14/20248 minutes, 1 second
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33 Ukrainians arriving daily as financial supports change

Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor of Economics in Trinity College; Catriona Crowe, Historian; Dr. Jackie Ui Chionna, Historian at NUI Galway; Jane Gray, Professor of Sociology at Maynooth University
3/13/20247 minutes, 3 seconds
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Life in Ireland 100 years ago – what made it that bad?

John Fitzgerald, Adjunct Professor of Economics in Trinity College; Catriona Crowe, Historian; Dr. Jackie Ui Chionna, Historian at NUI Galway; Jane Gray, Professor of Sociology at Maynooth University
3/13/202446 minutes, 20 seconds
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How should child safety be prioritised when it comes to AI in social media?

Alex Cooney, CEO of CyberSafeKids; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at University of Limerick; Elaine Burke, Science and Technology Journalist
3/12/202422 minutes, 47 seconds
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How prepared is Ireland to deal with Artificial Intelligence?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City; Stephen Kinsella, Professor of Economics at University of Limerick; Elaine Burke, Science and Technology Journalist
3/12/202426 minutes, 50 seconds
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Questions to be answered in referendum fallout

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Maurice Quinlivan, Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City
3/12/20245 minutes, 28 seconds
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When will the next General Election take place?

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at the Technical University Dublin; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator and former Senior Government Adviser; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/7/20243 minutes, 2 seconds
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How are the political parties doing in the polls?

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at the Technical University Dublin; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator and former Senior Government Adviser; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/7/202442 minutes, 35 seconds
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How are the party leaders doing?

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Managing Director of Ireland Thinks and Lecturer in Politics at the Technical University Dublin; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC; Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator and former Senior Government Adviser; Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/7/20247 minutes, 35 seconds
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A new Bill calls for fossil fuel ads to be axed

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
3/6/202417 minutes, 40 seconds
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Campaigners call for pig industry to be banned

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
3/6/20246 minutes, 36 seconds
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Does cleaning up Ireland’s waterways have to come at the expense of the farming sector?

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
3/6/202422 minutes, 6 seconds
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Why did Ireland face questions from the UN Human Rights watchdog?

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
3/6/20248 minutes, 20 seconds
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The latest on Super Tuesday

Amber Phillips, Politics Reporter with The Washington Post; Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/5/202412 minutes, 6 seconds
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Record high numbers of people are homeless with older people particularly vulnerable

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/5/202428 minutes, 42 seconds
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The Public Account Committee’s RTÉ report is out – what now?

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/5/202411 minutes, 56 seconds
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A ban on advertising of fossil fuel and fossil fuelled vehicles

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/5/20241 minute, 44 seconds
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Debate on Article 41 & Article 41.2

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rónán Mullen, Independent Senator; Órla Ryan, News Correspondent for The Journal; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
2/29/202452 minutes, 35 seconds
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Belfast’s High Court brings the hammer down on the UK Legacy Bill

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with Mediahaus Ireland
2/28/20247 minutes, 3 seconds
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Home addresses of Electoral Candidates

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with Mediahaus Ireland
2/28/20242 minutes, 19 seconds
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What has been learned on the departure of RTÉ’s chairwoman?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with Mediahaus Ireland
2/28/202419 minutes, 46 seconds
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Nature Restoration Law gets through the European Parliament

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Hugh O’Connell, Political Editor with Mediahaus Ireland
2/28/202424 minutes, 38 seconds
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How are Ireland’s court backlogs affecting the public purse?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/21/20246 minutes, 31 seconds
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Why has large amounts of money not cut waiting times for children's surgery?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/21/202441 minutes, 14 seconds
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Will €9.5 billion be the final price for Metro north?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/21/20245 minutes, 56 seconds
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How much is there to run in the NeverEnding Story that is RTÉ?

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
2/20/202430 minutes, 12 seconds
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Thousands of banned drivers continue to travel the country’s roads

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
2/20/202419 minutes, 32 seconds
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Oireachtas hears of concerns about Defence Forces bill

Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Ciara Phelan, Senior Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
2/20/20244 minutes, 5 seconds
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Ireland backs the Palestinian Refugee Agency with €20 million and robust statements

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/202417 minutes, 29 seconds
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Poll looking at possible preferences for elections

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/20246 minutes, 3 seconds
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Will the minister heed calls from Drogheda councillors to meet?

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/20249 minutes, 6 seconds
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How is Ireland’s Climate Action Plan progressing?

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Paul Murphy, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South-West; Lauren Boland, Reporter with The Journal
2/15/202425 minutes, 2 seconds
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Ex-RTÉ CFO paid €450,000 under exit deal

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/202420 minutes, 42 seconds
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Drogheda hotel to house international protection applicants

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/20248 minutes, 29 seconds
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Should urban speed limits be cut down to 30km?

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/20245 minutes, 59 seconds
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What’s the block to ringfencing Ireland’s sugar levy?

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
2/14/202417 minutes, 39 seconds
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The EU says Netanyahu’s not listening

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/202419 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is the 2.24 billion euro bill the final answer for The Children’s Hospital?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/20248 minutes, 16 seconds
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Who should fear Facial Recognition Technology most?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/202420 minutes, 3 seconds
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Proposals for exchequer funding to replace TV licence

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
2/13/20245 minutes, 4 seconds
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Why can't the Government make rising rents stop?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/202413 minutes, 42 seconds
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Did fears of investigation stymie use of force by Gardai in Dublin Riots?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/202423 minutes, 25 seconds
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Is Ireland a house without a burglar alarm amid Defence Forces exodus?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/202412 minutes, 11 seconds
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Is latest poll drop a wobble or a deeper decline for Sinn Féin?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor at the Business Post
2/8/20244 minutes, 22 seconds
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Did the Department of Education forget its homework?

Paul Crone, Director at National Association of Principals and Deputies; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/202416 minutes, 45 seconds
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European Commission’s new climate targets for the EU

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/202414 minutes, 39 seconds
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Where stand politicians on controversial coursing?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/20245 minutes, 18 seconds
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Investigation after arson attack on Kildare building

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
2/7/202416 minutes, 45 seconds
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Crisis in emergency departments and doctor surgeries

Dr Illona Duffy, Monaghan GP; Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
2/6/202425 minutes, 41 seconds
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Dáil prepares to remember former Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader John Bruton

Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
2/6/202414 minutes, 40 seconds
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Suspected arson attacks on properties linked to migrants

Senator Emer Currie, Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson for Special Education and Inclusion and Northern Ireland; Senator Paul Gavan, Sinn Féin Seanad spokesperson for Education and Workers Rights; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Sarah Burns, political reporter, Irish Times
2/6/202413 minutes, 38 seconds
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Watt vs The Watchdog - Sparks fly at PAC.

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
2/1/202427 minutes, 55 seconds
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Another repeat on RTÉ as Oireachtas Committees look to replicate last year's ratings hit

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
2/1/202410 minutes, 7 seconds
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Come Fly with Deise - Waterford wants a new airport

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
2/1/202416 minutes, 49 seconds
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Will the line come in time for DUP deal?

Lucy Fischer, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/202414 minutes, 7 seconds
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Is decriminalising cannabis a step in the right direction or normalising drug use?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/202424 minutes, 24 seconds
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SRI housing report/Mortgage interest relief

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/20244 minutes, 16 seconds
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RTÉ contacts Revenue after damning report on 'Golden Handshakes'

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
1/31/202410 minutes, 45 seconds
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Will new asylum measures ease political pressure on migration crisis?

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
1/30/202413 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is a bowl of shamrock for President Biden compatible with support for Palestine?

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
1/30/202418 minutes, 34 seconds
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As politicians prepare a return to Stormont, can a shaky DUP stay the course?

Alex Kane, Columnist and Political Commentator; Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
1/30/202419 minutes, 32 seconds
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What did the PAC hear about Revenue’s plans for influencers?

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
1/25/20246 minutes, 53 seconds
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Citizen’s Assembly recommends a health-led approach to drugs and no criminality

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
1/25/202419 minutes, 36 seconds
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Toy Show The Musical gets the once over from Grant Thornton

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
1/25/202427 minutes, 6 seconds
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No P45 for the ATM - cash is here to stay

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
1/24/202414 minutes, 6 seconds
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Is a new proposed Tribunal on the Defence Forces going to be a full inspection?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
1/24/202416 minutes, 27 seconds
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Opposition pushes for a stronger stand on Gaza

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Craig Hughes, Political Editor for The Irish Daily Mail
1/24/202422 minutes, 26 seconds
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Should Govt publicly back South Africa’s case against Israel?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
1/23/20248 minutes, 41 seconds
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Possible reintroduction of the prohibition on no-fault evictions

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
1/23/20247 minutes
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Wording for March 8th referendums idecided after Seanad debate?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
1/23/202438 minutes, 54 seconds
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Are mass house purchases by investment funds coming to an end?

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/202422 minutes, 45 seconds
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What’s coming up on the doorsteps for Local Election 2024?

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/20248 minutes, 36 seconds
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What PAC heard on bogus self employment and overpayment of COVID benefits

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/202418 minutes, 55 seconds
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EU directive on violence against women

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
1/18/20243 minutes, 39 seconds
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How ready is the country for the first votes of many votes in 2024?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Dublin South Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
1/17/202432 minutes, 26 seconds
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Has Ireland a capacity crisis or a refugee crisis?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Dublin South Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
1/17/202418 minutes, 11 seconds
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Are expensive court cases the only way to protect people’s good names?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Dublin South Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal
1/17/20241 minute, 1 second
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The panel discuss reent immigration protests

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/202434 minutes, 6 seconds
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Defence Forces complaints abuse probe already under fire

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/20243 minutes, 34 seconds
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South Africa’s submission to the international court of Justice

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/20246 minutes, 48 seconds
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Slew of restaurants and cafes shut shop, can more closures be prevented?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/16/20247 minutes, 54 seconds
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The Late Debate annual political awards show

Christina Finn, Political Editor with TheJournal.ie; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
12/14/202351 minutes, 22 seconds
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Hopes that power-sharing will be restored in 'short while'

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/20232 minutes, 59 seconds
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Oil pass on that – is it time to halt investment in fossil fuels?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/20233 minutes, 15 seconds
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What do retailers want done about theft & harassment of staff?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/202323 minutes, 38 seconds
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The FAI faces the sport committee on governance & finance

Gavin Cooney, Sports Writer with The42; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
12/13/202323 minutes, 43 seconds
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Where will Ukrainians go after their 90 days of state accommodation expires?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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Is there anything to be said for another taskforce & will it improve hospital performance?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/202312 minutes, 54 seconds
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Will a deal on fossil fuel usage be made at COP28?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/20237 minutes, 13 seconds
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United Nations demands humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
12/12/202314 minutes, 32 seconds
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Cabinet approves legislation on holding referendums

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/20236 minutes, 54 seconds
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Are vital workers being priced out of Ireland’s east?

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/202319 minutes, 50 seconds
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Budget watchdog says the govt is spending too much, on too many, with too little planning

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/202315 minutes, 10 seconds
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What’s the logic behind a proposed three-tier disability payment?

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
12/7/202312 minutes
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What did we learn from today’s heated debate on immigration?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
12/6/202334 minutes, 17 seconds
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Global tipping point report

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
12/6/20234 minutes, 23 seconds
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Resignations over the Rwanda deportation plan & Boris at the covid inquiry

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
12/6/202313 minutes, 53 seconds
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Protesters call for action on Traveller mental health

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/20238 minutes, 59 seconds
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Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels rise in 2023

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/20235 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Justice Minister survives a no confidence motion by 20 votes

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/202325 minutes, 20 seconds
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What options will be looked at to avoid rough sleeping for asylum seekers?

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
12/5/202311 minutes, 28 seconds
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What are community concerns about immigration based on?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/202316 minutes, 34 seconds
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Can those left behind by mother & baby home redress scheme be included?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/202312 minutes, 39 seconds
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Should the government introduce a rent freeze?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/202310 minutes, 9 seconds
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Memories and tributes to Shane MacGowan

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/20236 minutes, 9 seconds
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Leave for women who suffer miscarriages

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage & Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
11/30/20234 minutes, 56 seconds
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What did we learn from Drew Harris’s answers on last Thursday’s Dublin riots?

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/202316 minutes, 55 seconds
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Can labels get in the way of getting to grips with the causes of anti-social behaviour?

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/202324 minutes, 13 seconds
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Capital investments

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/202353 seconds
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Is COP28 a chance to pull the brakes on emissions?

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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Should Ireland issue an apology to thalidomide survivors?

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
11/29/20231 minute, 27 seconds
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Could more car users leave the wheels at home?

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
11/28/20235 minutes, 16 seconds
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Are stricter laws & more robust policing the right response to last Thursday?

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
11/28/202334 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is their a lack of political will to support the Travelling community?

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
11/28/202311 minutes, 28 seconds
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Proposals to improve work-related benefits

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
11/23/202316 minutes, 53 seconds
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Unpicking the Triple Lock

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
11/23/202312 minutes, 29 seconds
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A "lunatic hooligan faction" run amok in Dublin City

Eimer McAuley, Reporter for The Journal; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
11/23/202322 minutes, 41 seconds
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Hiking PRSI to fund pensions & pay-related jobseekers allowance

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/20239 minutes, 34 seconds
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Double trouble as government moves to unpick the triple lock

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/202315 minutes, 48 seconds
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The Planning and Development Bill 2023

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/20235 minutes, 5 seconds
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Will the morning see hostages released in Gaza?

Issa Amro, Palestinian Human Rights Defender; John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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The Northern Ireland Troubles legacy Bill

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
11/22/20233 minutes, 7 seconds
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Are reports of a deal the first glimmer of hope for Gaza?

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirro
11/21/202314 minutes, 47 seconds
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Local and European elections focus campaigning minds

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirro
11/21/202317 minutes, 26 seconds
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Govt accused of risking patients lives by underfunding the HSE

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirro
11/21/202321 minutes, 34 seconds
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CSO suicide stats show nearly three quarters of those lost were men

Mark Smyth, Chartered Clinical Psychologist; Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
11/16/202324 minutes, 33 seconds
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Tough talks for the Tánaiste in the Middle East but has diplomacy proved its worth?

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
11/16/202315 minutes, 19 seconds
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Is a new floating terminal the life raft for energy security?

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
11/16/202310 minutes, 52 seconds
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Motions to expel the Israeli ambassador are defeated in the Dáil

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/202316 minutes, 27 seconds
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Govt to build emergency reserve LNG storage facility

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/20234 minutes, 17 seconds
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Can Independent Ireland succeed as a new political party?

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/20232 minutes, 43 seconds
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Rising numbers of families contacting homeless charity

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterford Institute of Technology
11/15/202328 minutes, 15 seconds
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David Norris announces his retirement from politics

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/20231 minute, 21 seconds
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What best serves Ireland’s humanitarian aims in Gaza?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/202321 minutes, 22 seconds
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Is the Govt’s housing plan living up to its Housing for All name?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/20239 minutes, 47 seconds
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Is public service broadcasting safer or shakier as a result of RTÉ’s plan?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
11/14/202320 minutes, 10 seconds
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Why doesn’t Ireland want the Apple Tax?

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/202319 minutes, 27 seconds
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The push for humanitarian relief for Gaza

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/202313 minutes, 1 second
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Public Accounts Committee examine climate related issues

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/202312 minutes, 18 seconds
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The issue of gender based violence in Ireland

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJournal.ie
11/9/20238 minutes, 39 seconds
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Care in the home for older people – are the waiting lists a money issue?

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
11/8/20236 minutes, 36 seconds
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Does Ireland needs a culture shift to tackle domestic & gender-based violence?

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
11/8/202315 minutes, 2 seconds
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Molly and Thomas Martens jailed for Corbett killing

Seán Whelan, Washington Correspondent, reports that Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens have been sent back to prison by a judge in North Carolina for the manslaughter of Limerick man Jason Corbett.
11/8/20236 minutes, 24 seconds
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Should energy credits be more targeted?

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
11/8/202323 minutes, 59 seconds
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Is the Israel ambassador to Ireland's position untenable?

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/20236 minutes, 11 seconds
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What did we learn from the Commissioner’s appearance at Justice Committee?

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Acrimony erupts in Dáil housing debate

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/202335 minutes, 30 seconds
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Women of Honour call on Tánaiste to withdraw comment

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish Independent
11/7/20234 minutes, 7 seconds
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Who is happy & who is haunted as the Dail breaks for midterm?

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder of Ireland Thinks; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and former Political Adviser; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist in the Department of Government at UCC; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
10/26/202353 minutes, 53 seconds
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Trump ally Mike Johnson is elected House Speaker

Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post, reports that Mike Johnson has won the vote to be Speaker of House of Representatives.
10/25/20239 minutes, 5 seconds
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Pedestrian road deaths on course for 15-year high

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
10/25/202310 minutes, 51 seconds
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How prepared are we for future flooding in Ireland?

Tara Shine, Director of Change by Degrees; James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
10/25/202319 minutes, 23 seconds
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Ministers clash over housing Ukrainian refugees

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
10/25/202312 minutes, 16 seconds
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HSE boss insist they're not wasting money

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/24/202325 minutes, 44 seconds
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Citizens' Assembly votes for health-led approach to drug use

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/24/202313 minutes
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The Cabinet agrees funding for Cork businesses hit by flooding

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner
10/24/202312 minutes, 31 seconds
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The Ombudsman for Children speaks out on Direct Provision

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
10/19/202314 minutes, 17 seconds
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Just what will the Children’s Hospital cost and when will it open?

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
10/19/202315 minutes, 4 seconds
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A brief history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine

Dr. Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD, gives Colm a brief history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.
10/19/202313 minutes, 2 seconds
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75 years of Israel-Palestine history

Dr. Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal
10/19/202320 minutes, 59 seconds
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ESRI corrects the govts homework at the Budgetary Oversight Committee

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/18/202314 minutes, 50 seconds
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The latest on the effect of floods in Cork

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for Mediahuis Ireland; Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/18/20236 minutes, 34 seconds
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The Dáil unites in calls for peace in the Middle East

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
10/18/202331 minutes, 46 seconds
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Hundreds dead in strike on Gaza hospital complex

Paul Cunningham, RTÉ Political Correspondent, reports from Jerusalem.
10/17/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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Road safety campaigners call for urgent action as fatal accidents increase

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJournal.ie
10/17/202329 minutes, 17 seconds
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It's not even 2024 & a health sector bailout is already being discussed

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJournal.ie
10/17/202313 minutes, 12 seconds
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Back at PAC, how did RTÉ fare?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
10/12/20237 minutes, 50 seconds
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Why haven't Section 39 and 56 workers been given pay parity?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times
10/12/202346 minutes
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International community calls for restraint between Israel and Hamas

James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
10/11/202331 minutes, 38 seconds
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Did we miss the big ideas in one of the biggest spending departments?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
10/11/202321 minutes, 6 seconds
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The Late Debate Budget 2024 special

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Dr Laura Bambrick, Social Policy & Legislative Officer with the Irish Congress of Trade Unions; Seán Keyes, Finance Correspondent with The Currency
10/10/202357 minutes, 41 seconds
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Who should but who will benefit from next week’s budget?

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
10/5/202316 minutes, 29 seconds
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What are the odds a new regulator will drive problem gambling down?

Aaron Rogan, Deputy Editor for the Business Post; Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
10/5/202336 minutes, 53 seconds
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UK and Ireland set to be confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/20234 minutes, 39 seconds
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HIQA to review use of unlicenced springs at Temple St

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/20233 minutes, 8 seconds
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UK Veterans Minister praises Legacy Act

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/202312 minutes, 55 seconds
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Talks intensify ahead of Budget 2024 next week

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/202316 minutes, 17 seconds
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Trust 'shattered' between RTÉ and public, says minister

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
10/4/202316 minutes, 40 seconds
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Budget 2024 edges even closer

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/202310 minutes, 2 seconds
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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker

Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post
10/3/20234 minutes, 27 seconds
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RACO go on the offensive against the Department of Public Expenditure

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/202321 minutes, 23 seconds
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Calls to Gardai go unanswered as the roster row rumbles on

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/202315 minutes, 5 seconds
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Bill to establish a domestic violence register

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
10/3/20232 minutes, 56 seconds
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Reaction to the latest IPSOS Opinion Poll

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/20234 minutes, 58 seconds
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Senior execs from CHI leave Committee members feeling frustrated

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/202324 minutes, 59 seconds
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How can industrial peace be restored in An Garda Síochána?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/202310 minutes, 41 seconds
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Will a new domestic violence agency help those suffering abuse?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times
9/28/202312 minutes, 29 seconds
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What's the way forward on Garda roster row?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/202313 minutes, 58 seconds
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The idea of a sterilised zone outside Leinster House

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/20237 minutes, 54 seconds
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Council of Europe body report on Local Government

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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What are the chances of another eviction ban?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/202311 minutes, 19 seconds
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What impact will a major drugs seizure really have on the drugs trade?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with the Business Post
9/27/202313 minutes, 19 seconds
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HSE spending could be 1 billion over budget

Dr. Brian Turner, UCC; Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for Nuacht RTÉ
9/26/202322 minutes, 35 seconds
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What questions remain on spinal surgery in Temple Street?

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for Nuacht RTÉ
9/26/202319 minutes, 48 seconds
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How should the budget respond to Dáil demonstrations on childcare?

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for Nuacht RTÉ
9/26/202311 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Late Debate political reportcard

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/20237 minutes, 47 seconds
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Horseracing finances under scrutiny again

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/20231 minute, 55 seconds
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Census shows three quarters live in county of birth

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/20235 minutes, 13 seconds
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ESRI downgrades GDP growth outlook for Irish economy

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/20237 minutes, 1 second
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RTE at Public Accounts Committee

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, Editor at the Journal.ie
6/29/202331 minutes, 11 seconds
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RTÉ bosses bruised after grilling on Tubridy payments

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/202323 minutes, 59 seconds
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Will an urgent warning on biodiversity fall on deaf ears?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/202313 minutes, 49 seconds
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Lack of supports for single people accessing the housing market

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/20236 minutes, 48 seconds
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Policing our streets - Calls for intervention after weekend attack

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage & Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor for the Irish Examiner
6/28/20238 minutes, 6 seconds
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The renewal of Special Criminal Court

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/202310 minutes, 11 seconds
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Nature Restoration Law hits stalemate yet again in Europe

Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times; Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/20239 minutes, 51 seconds
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Only DG could have known pay figure was wrong - RTÉ

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/202319 minutes, 59 seconds
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Unpicking the Triple Lock: Is it in step with our neutrality?

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/20237 minutes, 25 seconds
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What next for Nature Restoration Law after EU deadlock?

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
6/27/20234 minutes, 47 seconds
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Rip-Off Republic! Energy & hotel prices under fire again!

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/20235 minutes, 39 seconds
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Wholesale electricity prices fall to lowest in 2 years

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/20238 minutes, 6 seconds
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RTÉ admits it misled the public over secret payments to Ryan Tubridy

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/202318 minutes, 32 seconds
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Forum on International Security opens amid rancorous scenes

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/22/202320 minutes
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Is Ireland’s foreign & security policy about to change?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/202318 minutes, 26 seconds
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What next for the Special Criminal Court?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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HSE’s National Independent Review Panel

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/202312 minutes, 30 seconds
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How to help the carers looking after a loved one?

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers
6/21/202310 minutes, 19 seconds
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Will commitment to cut childcare costs be honoured in budget?

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/20233 minutes, 51 seconds
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Is the discussion on national security policy fit for purpose?

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/202316 minutes, 15 seconds
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Minor repairs or major delays – what's going on at the children’s hospital?

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/202316 minutes, 47 seconds
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Unions hope proposals will halt lay-offs at Tara Mines

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/20234 minutes, 52 seconds
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Damien English on planning controversy

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/20233 minutes, 20 seconds
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Plan to disregard historical homosexual convictions

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/20235 minutes, 26 seconds
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Education motion by Sinn Féin

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth & East Meath; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
6/20/20232 minutes, 45 seconds
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All asylum seekers will be offered accommodation

Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/20232 minutes, 9 seconds
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EU vote on nature restoration legislation postponed

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/202315 minutes, 44 seconds
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Poll suggests fall in support for Fine Gael and Sinn Féin

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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Behaviour at Leinster House

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/20238 minutes, 16 seconds
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Will government respond to rising calls for mortgage relief?

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City, Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Hugh O’Connell, Deputy Political Editor with Mediahuis
6/15/202315 minutes, 56 seconds
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Push to raise minimum wage for under twenties

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/202312 minutes, 6 seconds
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Taoiseach says warnings of Tara Mines didn’t fall on deaf ears

Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/20232 minutes, 29 seconds
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New report on crises facing families living with autism

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/202322 minutes, 49 seconds
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Pleas to extend mother and baby homes redress

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/20237 minutes, 3 seconds
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Top andrin and Taoiseach grilled on delayed free GP care

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
6/14/20238 minutes, 59 seconds
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Homeless crisis for asylum seekers a 'new low'

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/20238 minutes, 14 seconds
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650 workers temporarily laid off at Tara Mines in Meath

Gavin Becton, Editor for Meath Chronicle
6/13/20234 minutes, 32 seconds
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Oireachtas Committee on assisted dying

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/202323 minutes, 33 seconds
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Data Centres - Leeching the Power System or Powering the Economy?

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/202311 minutes, 24 seconds
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Differences at Cabinet over Budget 2024

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail
6/13/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Should Ireland be planning for life after big tech windfall revenues?

Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/1/202338 minutes, 15 seconds
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Low-level weekend hospital discharges revealed in data

Emer Currie, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
6/1/202315 minutes, 52 seconds
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Time to change the approach to housing says the President

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/202311 minutes, 26 seconds
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200 recommendations to try to reduce homicides in families

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/202312 minutes, 54 seconds
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Dáil suspended twice over 'organic farmer' remarks

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/20235 minutes, 21 seconds
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A free vote on abortion goes the opposition’s way

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
5/31/202323 minutes, 8 seconds
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Food inflation - are producers getting their fair share?

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Pat O’Toole, Political Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal
5/30/202327 minutes, 45 seconds
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What does a sustainable future look like for rural Ireland?

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Pat O’Toole, Political Editor for the Irish Farmers Journal
5/30/202326 minutes, 22 seconds
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Will Eamon Ryan's pleas prevent coalition row over budget?

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/202313 minutes, 50 seconds
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Is a minimum wage rise a step too far for employers?

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/202314 minutes, 1 second
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To Hell or to Connacht! How to quell rewetting opoosition?

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/20237 minutes, 18 seconds
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Govt accused of 'kicking abortion review to touch'

Barry Andrews, Fianna Fáil MEP; Réada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
5/25/202317 minutes, 43 seconds
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Can horse & greyhound racing convince Govt for funding?

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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Tánaiste bites back as Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael bicker over budget

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/202314 minutes, 33 seconds
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State could fund private special needs assessments

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/202318 minutes, 16 seconds
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Will Floatels solve the accommodation crisis?

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta
5/24/20235 minutes, 54 seconds
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Focus on energy companies as wholesale prices drop again

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/202325 minutes, 21 seconds
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Why are the Green Party & Sinn Fein changing their defence policy?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/20237 minutes, 59 seconds
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Northern Ireland local election results

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/20235 minutes, 23 seconds
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Will more communication staff stop asylum seeker protests?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
5/23/202314 minutes, 39 seconds
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What lies ahead in Northern Election Results?

Suzanne Breen, Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph; Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/202311 minutes, 26 seconds
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Govt & Gardai discuss how to police asylum seeker protests

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/202317 minutes, 41 seconds
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Neutrality - Can Ireland continue to go it alone?

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/202312 minutes, 13 seconds
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30% aged 18-24 report sexual violence as adults - CSO

Lorraine Clifford Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
5/18/202310 minutes, 15 seconds
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Assault on teenager in Meath investigated

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/20235 minutes, 41 seconds
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CSO Sexual Violence Survey 2022 – Main Results

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/202316 minutes, 54 seconds
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Political reaction to the blockade in Clare today

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/202318 minutes, 10 seconds
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Another grave climate warning - but is our action urgent enough?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
5/17/202311 minutes, 45 seconds
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Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Seán Sherlock, Labour TD for Cork East; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/16/20233 minutes, 56 seconds
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No cuntry for Young Children: Ombudsman's damning assessment

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Seán Sherlock, Labour TD for Cork East; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/16/202310 minutes, 53 seconds
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Is the Government's response to the Migrant crisis faltering?

Mary Howard, Fine Gael Councillor in for Clare; John Downing, Political Correspondent with The Irish independent; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Seán Sherlock, Labour TD for Cork East; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University
5/16/202339 minutes, 52 seconds
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Why did the HSE spent millions on unauthorised and unusable ventilators?

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/202312 minutes, 28 seconds
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Govt promises to stop pensioners becoming homeless

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/202324 minutes, 9 seconds
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Jobs for the Gang: How many more TDs do we really need?

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/202311 minutes, 27 seconds
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Irish shares in businesses abroad

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland
5/11/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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Nul Points! Is it time to stay out of Eurovision?

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/20232 minutes, 26 seconds
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Opposition claims Ministers are far too nice to retail sector

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/202326 minutes, 10 seconds
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Rural Independents want to reform rural planning

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/202314 minutes, 2 seconds
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Government is scrambling to rescue the Tourism for many

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
5/10/202310 minutes, 46 seconds
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New report tells us that poverty is a political choice by the State

Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/20239 minutes, 16 seconds
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What can Govt do to lower energy & supermarket prices?

Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/202326 minutes, 35 seconds
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Rural Nursing Homes to warn Minister of impending disaster

Shane Scanlan, Spokesperson of The Alliance - A Support Network for Nursing Homes; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/20238 minutes, 30 seconds
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Pressure mounts to show GAAGO the Red Card

Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/20236 minutes, 13 seconds
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Niall Collins is back in the headlines tonight

Shane Scanlan, Nursing Homes Ireland; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central, Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Hugh O’Connell, Political Correspondent with Mediahuis
5/9/20232 minutes, 56 seconds
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Another interest rate hike – what's the reason?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South West; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
5/4/202327 minutes, 7 seconds
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Does offensive speech ever cross the line into criminality?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South West; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
5/4/202322 minutes, 16 seconds
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Nurses – the Irish resource we export, but badly need to import

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South West; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
5/4/20236 minutes, 3 seconds
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Victims’ experiences of courts in cases of sexual & domestic violence

Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/202324 minutes, 27 seconds
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Should RTÉ show the coronation of King Charles III?

Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/20236 minutes, 19 seconds
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Laois based Cllr resigns from Fine Gael

Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/20232 minutes, 43 seconds
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Taoiseach clashes with opposition

Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/20237 minutes
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Supermarket chains cut price of butter by 40c

Maria Byrne, Fine Gael Senator; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Aoife Moore, Political Reporter
5/3/202313 minutes, 40 seconds
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Cahersiveen community pauses the uprooting of Ukrainians

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/202313 minutes, 48 seconds
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Peaceful protest versus politicians’ personal security

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/202311 minutes, 11 seconds
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Inflation still hitting Irish consumers hard in the pockets

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/202313 minutes, 58 seconds
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Modular Housing for Ukrainian refugees

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
5/2/202315 minutes, 31 seconds
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Is public liability insurance is damaging our tourism sector?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
4/27/202312 minutes, 5 seconds
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Eamon Ryan calls for more public servants

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
4/27/20235 minutes, 14 seconds
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Niall Collins' statement to the Dáil

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
4/27/202317 minutes, 24 seconds
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Final report from the International Surrogacy Committee

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
4/27/202314 minutes, 34 seconds
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Ninth annual Poetry Day

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
4/27/20233 minutes, 14 seconds
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When will Niall Collins give a statement to the Dáil?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
4/26/20239 minutes, 48 seconds
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Why is Ireland so reliant on neighbours in a crisis?

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
4/26/202324 minutes, 53 seconds
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Abortion legislation - the key changes that it recommends

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
4/26/202310 minutes, 45 seconds
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FAI want to know why betting tax supports horse & dog racing

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
4/26/20237 minutes, 20 seconds
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Will another billion boost building?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
4/25/202318 minutes, 7 seconds
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The inquest into the Stardust fire on Valentine's night in 1981

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
4/25/20236 minutes, 20 seconds
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Opposition calls on Niall Collins to address the Dáil

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
4/25/20238 minutes, 18 seconds
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Michael Creed will not contest general election

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
4/25/202357 seconds
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Does Ireland need a political party for rural Ireland?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
4/25/202319 minutes, 39 seconds
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Back to the trenches on the eviction ban

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Niall Ó Donnghaile, Sinn Féin Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
4/20/202312 minutes, 47 seconds
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Robert Watt is still a hot topic on the Dáil floor

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Niall Ó Donnghaile, Sinn Féin Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
4/20/202310 minutes, 12 seconds
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What parties are feeling the love & who is getting the cold shoulder?

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin; Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Niall Ó Donnghaile, Sinn Féin Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
4/20/20237 minutes, 40 seconds
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Stormont still suspended & the DUP are unimpressed

Alex Kane, Former Director of Comms for UUP; Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Niall Ó Donnghaile, Sinn Féin Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter for the Irish Independent
4/20/202323 minutes, 30 seconds
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Is there anything to be said for another Farmers Party?

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Cianan Brennan, Senior Reporter with the Irish Examiner
4/19/202313 minutes, 6 seconds
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Robert Watt at the Finance Committee

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Cianan Brennan, Senior Reporter with the Irish Examiner
4/19/202321 minutes, 50 seconds
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An immediate crisis in need of a long-term plan: Hospital overcrowding

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Cianan Brennan, Senior Reporter with the Irish Examiner
4/19/202319 minutes, 11 seconds
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Will the Citizens Assembly on drugs tackle harm & addiction?

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
4/18/202316 minutes, 55 seconds
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Bye, bye Joe Biden – so what did he get fáilte or fawning?

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
4/18/20238 minutes, 34 seconds
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The House is back & housing’s item one on the agenda

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
4/18/202327 minutes, 38 seconds
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MICA redress scheme

Niall Blaney, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal and party Chief Whip, Verona Murphy,  Independent TD for Wexford, John Lee, Executive Editor with the Daily Mail Group Ireland and Mary Lafferty, home-owner in Donegal affected by MICA
3/30/202326 minutes, 9 seconds
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Impending visit of Joe Biden and 25th anniversary of Good Friday Agreement

Niall Blaney, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal and party Chief Whip, Verona Murphy,  Independent TD for Wexford and John Lee, Executive Editor with the Daily Mail Group Ireland
3/30/202311 minutes, 15 seconds
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Review of political week just gone (housing crisis, eviction ban, future for this government)

Niall Blaney, Fianna Fáil Senator, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal and party Chief Whip, Verona Murphy,  Independent TD for Wexford and John Lee, Executive Editor with the Daily Mail Group Ireland
3/30/202315 minutes, 31 seconds
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Accommodation problems in tourism sector

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and party spokesperson on Health, Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West and  Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil, Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth/East Meath and party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/29/202316 minutes, 57 seconds
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Government no-confidence motion, vote on extending eviction ban, Labour house-building proposals and Taoiseach’s comments about overholding

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and party spokesperson on Health, Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West and  Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil, Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth/East Meath and party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/29/202331 minutes, 15 seconds
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ESRI Quarterly Economic report warns of our growing economy overheating

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North Central and party spokesperson on Health, Catherine Connolly, Independent TD for Galway West and  Leas-Cheann Comhairle of the Dáil, Ged Nash, Labour TD for Louth/East Meath and party spokesperson on Finance, Public Expenditure & Reform and Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
3/29/20235 minutes, 12 seconds
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Land Development Agency report and provision of public housing

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and party spokesperson on Justice, Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford/Westmeath and party spokesperson on Defence, Sean Canney, Independent TD for Galway East, Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
3/28/20238 minutes, 55 seconds
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Ending of eviction ban and Fair Deal & nursing homes

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and party spokesperson on Justice, Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford/Westmeath and party spokesperson on Defence, Sean Canney, Independent TD for Galway East, Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
3/28/202318 minutes, 7 seconds
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Sectoral emissions and meeting Ireland’s climate targets

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and party spokesperson on Justice, Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford/Westmeath and party spokesperson on Defence, Sean Canney, Independent TD for Galway East, Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
3/28/20234 minutes, 28 seconds
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Motion of no-confidence in government

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and party spokesperson on Justice, Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford/Westmeath and party spokesperson on Defence, Sean Canney, Independent TD for Galway East, Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
3/28/20236 minutes, 22 seconds
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Report on abuse in Irish Defence Forces following revelations by Women of Honour

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central and party spokesperson on Justice, Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford/Westmeath and party spokesperson on Defence, Sean Canney, Independent TD for Galway East, Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner and Mark Keane, President of PDFORRA
3/28/202315 minutes, 44 seconds
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What price will the coalition pay for its eviction ban victory?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
3/23/202335 minutes, 47 seconds
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Climate situation stark but solutions available - IPCC

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
3/23/20235 minutes, 17 seconds
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Membership of the committee on assisted dying is finalised

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
3/23/20235 minutes, 55 seconds
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Two held on suspicion of murder in Kerry Babies case

Mick O'Toole, Crime Correspondent with the Irish Daily Star
3/23/20234 minutes, 13 seconds
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How did the new HSE chief fare at the health committee?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
3/22/20235 minutes, 42 seconds
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A resounding endorsement in Westminster for the Stormont Brake

John Rentoul, Chief Political Commentator with The Independent; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
3/22/20239 minutes, 35 seconds
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The eviction ban will lapse – what now for those affected?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
3/22/202337 minutes, 18 seconds
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Historic allegations of sexual abuse in the Defence Forces

Barry Lenehin, RTÉ Reporter; James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North-Central; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Independent Newspapers
3/21/20237 minutes, 16 seconds
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Can govt hold shore up support in the face of Dáil motions?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North-Central; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Independent Newspapers
3/21/202346 minutes, 12 seconds
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An féidir leis An Cailín Ciún labhairt Gaeilge a spreagadh?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aengus O'Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; John Downing, Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent
3/16/202315 minutes, 11 seconds
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How well served is Irish by Ireland?

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aengus O'Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; John Downing, Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent
3/16/202327 minutes, 45 seconds
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Another ECB interest rate hike amid stormy times for bank shares

Georg Von Harrach, Journalist in Brussels; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Aengus O'Snodaigh, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South-Central; John Downing, Political Correspondent with The Irish Independent
3/16/20239 minutes, 45 seconds
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The final year in the Decade of Centenaries

Catriona Crowe, Archivist and Broadcaster; Mary McAuliffe, Historian and Director of Gender Studies at UCD; Sinead McCoole, Author and Historian for the Commemorations Unit and Curator of Mna100.ier; Mike Cronin, Professor in Boston College, and project lead for Century Ireland
3/15/202352 minutes, 55 seconds
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Staffing levels issues at University Hospital Limerick

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
3/14/20239 minutes, 12 seconds
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No show like a Joe show – US President is coming to Ireland

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
3/14/20236 minutes, 6 seconds
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Are mortgage holders about to get an interest rate breather?

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
3/14/20238 minutes, 19 seconds
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Week 2 after the eviction ban decision but where do evicted tenants go?

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Elaine Loughlin, Deputy Political Editor of the Irish Examiner
3/14/202330 minutes, 21 seconds
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St Patrick’s Day sees all parts of the cabinet posted around the world

Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
3/9/202311 minutes, 24 seconds
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Day 3 after the eviction ban decision but where do evicted tenants go?

Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
3/9/202312 minutes, 36 seconds
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How has the Government performed so far this year?

Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
3/9/202322 minutes, 15 seconds
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What are the chances of restoring normal service at Stormont?

Patricia MacBride, Political Commentator
3/9/20236 minutes, 32 seconds
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Day 2 of the post-eviction ban - where will evicted tenants go?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
3/8/202329 minutes, 47 seconds
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What meaningful change would contribute to women’s long-term happiness?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
3/8/202320 minutes, 50 seconds
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Time to turn left says PBP – how far & with whom?

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
3/8/20234 minutes, 1 second
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Are congestion charges on the way?

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/7/20235 minutes, 4 seconds
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The eviction ban is lifted but where will evicted tenants go?

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/7/202328 minutes, 23 seconds
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Is there enough transparency in party expenses returns?

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/7/202311 minutes, 10 seconds
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Calls for the introduction of energy price caps

Martin Heydon, Minister of State at Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
3/7/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Who’s left enough for a left wing government?

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/2/202310 minutes, 11 seconds
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Collins says planning allegations were 'inaccurate'

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/2/202311 minutes, 5 seconds
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Is it time for a fire audit on Irish hospitals?

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/2/202314 minutes, 13 seconds
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AIB's strident defence of its debt writedowns

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/2/202311 minutes, 11 seconds
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Students protest after Bertie Ahern receives award in DCU

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner
3/2/20236 minutes, 31 seconds
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Will calls for action on housing make a difference?

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter Independent Newspapers
3/1/202323 minutes, 39 seconds
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Citizens' Assembly on drug use

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter Independent Newspapers
3/1/202311 minutes, 53 seconds
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The promise for a public pandemic inquiry

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter Independent Newspapers
3/1/202310 minutes, 4 seconds
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What exam reform is needed now?

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter Independent Newspapers
3/1/20238 minutes, 24 seconds
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Electric Ireland to cut rates for SMEs

Martin Conway, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
2/28/202317 minutes, 35 seconds
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Is it Windsor takes all or another chance for the DUP to say ‘no’?

Suzanne Breen, Political Editor of the Belfast Telegraph; Martin Conway, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
2/28/202328 minutes, 41 seconds
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What needs to be learned from the Covid pandemic response?

Martin Conway, Fine Gael Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Brian Mahon, Political Correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail
2/28/20238 minutes, 5 seconds
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Concern over a 'yawning gap' in the law around sentencing children

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
2/23/202314 minutes, 4 seconds
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Back where we don't want to be - a senior PSNI officer is shot

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
2/23/202310 minutes, 44 seconds
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Ukraine one year on, what happens next?

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
2/23/202326 minutes, 7 seconds
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Where are those parties at? The first IPSOS Irish Times poll of 2023

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media
2/23/20232 minutes, 20 seconds
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Proposed 6 month cut off point for Mother & Baby Home redress scheme

Samantha Long, Mother & Baby Homes survivor; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
2/22/202320 minutes, 1 second
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Report says racism is root cause of Traveller suicide

Patrick Nevin, Manager of the Tallaght Travellers Community Development Project; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
2/22/202313 minutes, 58 seconds
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Off-duty police officer is shot in Omagh

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
2/22/20232 minutes, 56 seconds
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Women politicians meet Ceann Comhairle

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
2/22/20232 minutes, 32 seconds
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Bill to ban evictions progresses to detailed scrutiny stage

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
2/22/20237 minutes, 23 seconds
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Social Democrats' co-leaders handing over 'leadership reins'

Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Adam Higgins, Political Correspondent with The Irish Sun
2/22/20237 minutes, 5 seconds
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The Government’s pancake Tuesday payout has landed

Colette Bennett, Economic & Social Analyst with Social Justice Ireland; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
2/21/202327 minutes, 12 seconds
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Calls for extension to eviction ban

Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
2/21/202311 minutes, 26 seconds
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Sunak’s protocol prescription is battered by a past PM

George Parker, Political Editor of the Financial Times; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal
2/21/202315 minutes, 8 seconds
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The hints over cost of living supports continue

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
2/16/202312 minutes, 42 seconds
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Adult education tutors in protest

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
2/16/20232 minutes, 23 seconds
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Is Brexit about to be finally done?

Tony Connelly, RTÉ Europe Editor; Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
2/16/202312 minutes, 15 seconds
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Are the buildings being offered refugees really too shabby?

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
2/16/202318 minutes, 5 seconds
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Patient Safety Bill legislation passes all stages

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror
2/16/20237 minutes, 22 seconds
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Chilly exchanges at the health committee

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Holly Cairns, Social Democrats TD for Cork Southwest; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/15/202318 minutes, 18 seconds
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Should the golden passport scheme have ever been allowed?

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Holly Cairns, Social Democrats TD for Cork Southwest; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/15/20233 minutes, 56 seconds
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Mini-budget, maxi-expectations – something for all or targeted supports

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Holly Cairns, Social Democrats TD for Cork Southwest; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/15/202323 minutes, 57 seconds
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Nicola Sturgeon resigns as First Minister of Scotland

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Holly Cairns, Social Democrats TD for Cork Southwest; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times
2/15/20238 minutes, 50 seconds
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Windfall taxes on energy generation companies are on the way

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West, Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
2/14/202314 minutes, 36 seconds
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The use of CSO new home delivery figures

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West, Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
2/14/202320 minutes, 44 seconds
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Is the state about to embrace a radical new drugs policy?

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West, Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent of the Business Post
2/14/202316 minutes, 43 seconds
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The search for answers on the nursing home and disability payments

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator; Justine McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Times
2/9/202319 minutes, 6 seconds
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Deadline for new NI executive to be extended to 2024

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator; Justine McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Times
2/9/20232 minutes, 8 seconds
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Bertie Ahern returns to the warm embrace of Fianna Fáil

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator; Justine McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Times
2/9/20233 minutes, 9 seconds
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Zelensky appeals for further aid, how should Europe respond?

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator; Justine McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Times
2/9/202315 minutes, 20 seconds
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A proposed agency on domestic and gender-based violence

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD for Louth; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator; Justine McCarthy, Columnist with The Irish Times
2/9/202313 minutes, 21 seconds
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What should the consequences be for those who make a hostile environment of our hospitals?

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
2/8/20234 minutes, 31 seconds
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Does Ireland’s immigration system need a radical rethink?

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
2/8/202323 minutes, 47 seconds
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Is it time for a mini-budget as more families find themselves in food poverty?

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Mattie McGrath, Independent TD for Tipperary; Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent for The Sunday Times
2/8/202325 minutes, 2 seconds
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The Irish greenhouse gas emission reduction plans

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
2/7/202311 minutes, 14 seconds
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The report on nursing home charges and disability payments

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
2/7/202326 minutes, 55 seconds
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Are anti-immigration protests here to stay?

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South West; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Michael Healy-Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times
2/7/202318 minutes, 50 seconds
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Fallout from the nursing home charges & disability payment controversy

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Independent.ie
2/2/20239 minutes, 13 seconds
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The possible decriminalisation of certain drugs

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Independent.ie
2/2/20234 minutes, 49 seconds
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The British Govt agrees to an inquiry on the Omagh bombing

Martina Devlin, Writer & Columnist; James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Independent.ie
2/2/202311 minutes, 53 seconds
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What’s the plan for housing refugees & policing protests?

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Independent.ie
2/2/202326 minutes, 40 seconds
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Cost of Living - Will further energy credits be issued?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
2/1/202313 minutes, 38 seconds
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Are body cams a surveillance step too far or a vital policing tool?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
2/1/20235 minutes, 38 seconds
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Will we ever be able to shout ‘Brexit’s behind us’?

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
2/1/20238 minutes, 51 seconds
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A multipurpose State strategy comes under the spotlight

Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail
2/1/202323 minutes, 17 seconds
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What are the prospects for a pick up in the pace of building?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
1/31/202316 minutes, 18 seconds
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How important is it to engage with communities about immigration?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
1/31/20238 minutes, 49 seconds
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Longer opening hours for public houses but what about public buses?

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
1/31/20233 minutes, 38 seconds
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The latest in the nursing home fees controversy

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State at the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times
1/31/202321 minutes, 46 seconds
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Are targets ambitious enough to make a dent in the housing crisis?

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner
1/26/202318 minutes, 1 second