Indo Politics

Confusion at cabinet, delays to short-term letting rules, and mounting pressure from fuel protests are exposing cracks in government strategy. With key by-elections looming, are political tensions rising See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Another not-so-quiet week in politics brought us Leo Varadkar’s apologetic climbdown and rumours of in-fighting among the Healy-Rae family, but Catherine Connolly raised tensions as she put pen to paper on the International Protection Bill. Despite signing the bill into law, the President retains concerns about its nature. Are the constraints of her new office beginning to cause problems?


Host: Mary Regan
Guest: Cónal Thomas
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It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government. With Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the top. While it is understood the disgruntled backbenchers are not close to having the numbers for a successful no-confidence motion. They are trying to build support. And are in search of a leader to lead a heave.
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Host: Mary Regan Guest: Aisling Moloney
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Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are on hand with Michael to review the opening weekend of the gaelic football championship, with some fiery encounters across the provinces. They discuss Leitrim’s win versus Sligo in the Connacht championship, the challenge of the turnover rate in ‘smaller counties’ and the current promotion & broadcast strategy around gaelic games. They also dive into the imbalance between Ulster and the other provincial championships, chat about Wicklow manager Oisín McConville’s comments around outside managers after their triumph over Carlow and analyse which counties the Tailteann Cup should really be for. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to [email protected] . The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

hings have escalated dramatically in recent days, with nationwide fuel protests dominating the news agenda and causing chaos on our streets. As protestors continue to dig in, notable alarm has been growing in the government. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the demonstrations, calling the blockage of a key refinery in Cork an act of “national sabotage”. As pressure mounts and talk of Defence Force deployment increases, Indo Politics brings you the very latest from an increasingly tense standoff. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Conál ThomasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.