Finian McGrath on the 'major cockup' that saw Michael Lowry lead Regional Independent pack
Former TD and junior minister Finian McGrath has revealed that Michael Lowry wasn’t Barry Heneghan’s first choice to be leader of the Regional Independent Group. He assesses the damage to Verona Murphy following the vote of confidence in the Ceann Comhairle, and outlines why he has despaired at the recent scenes insider Leinster House. Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Finian McGrath See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Marine Le Pen’s ruin: Is TikTok star Jordan Bardella the future of Europe’s far-right?
For 14 years, Marine Le Pen has led the French far-right, but after being found guilty of embezzling EU funds, her political career could be over. Standing behind her is a potential successor in Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old National Rally president has enjoyed a meteoric rise to the top of the party, with his looks, charisma, a carefully crafted public image and more than 2.1 million followers on TikTok, is he an abundance of style without any substance? And where does it leave the European fair right movement, who will be reeling from the political loss of one of their most prominent figures this week. Host; Fionan Sheahan, Guests; Catherine Feild and Peter Conradi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Liberation Day: Trump’s tariffs and trouble for Ireland
‘Liberation Day’ is upon us and Donald Trump's tariffs are about to hit hard. How will this affect Ireland, what sectors are in trouble and how many jobs could be on the line? Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: John Burns & Lorcan NyhanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Limos, luxury & loose receipts: The expense scandals that cost TDs everything
Verona Murphy currently occupies the hottest seat in Dáil Éireann, despite the ongoing efforts of opposition leaders to oust her. The last time a Ceann Comhairle was left with no choice but to tender their resignation was quite the scandal, with limousines, government jets, and €900 hotel rooms all ultimately accounted for. On todays podcast we dive in some of Irish politic’s most notable expenses-themed controversies to have rocked the Dail. Host; Ellen Coyne, Guests Senan Molony and Gabija GataveckaiteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Downfall: One year on from Jeffrey Donaldson’s shock resignation and accusations
One year ago, on March 29, a political earthquake shook Northern Ireland. DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson had resigned and had been suspended from the party after being charged with historical sexual offences. How did that day play out and what impact has the scandal had on Northern Ireland? Today’s Indo Daily comes from our sister podcast The BelTel. Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guest: Suzanne BreenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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