The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every...
'Build baby, build', ministers MIA and EU on back foot
US President Donald Trump is causing mayhem in liberal democracies. The speed and focus of his offensive has surprised many, not least Volodymyr Zelensky. As EU heavyweights convene, Ireland is very much at the edge of the table. Back home, the housing minister faces charges of being MIA. And Linda Martin for the Áras?
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Who can't handle the truth? Stoic wisdom, standing orders
The latest fracas between Sinn Féin and the Gov has our correspondent reaching for Marcus Aurelius. Micheál Martin's irked remarks got the Ceann Comhairle's attention: is a walk-back imminent? Then he's got that tricky Paddy's Day visit to the White House. Housing continues to dominate, briefly eclipsed by the Arts Council blowing millions of euro.
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Haunted by electoral promises, Gov hobbled by housing gap
Demand continues to soar as delivery stumbles, landing the Govt in a serious jam over housing. Planning reforms face legal challenges, so who can deliver the Big Bang that is clearly needed? And were voters sold a pup? Micheál Martin has a pop at the Soc Dems, who pop right back as wrangling over Storm Éowyn fallout continues.
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Stuck in the mud: Govt mired in unforced errors
A Government proposal to break the logjam over speaking rights has been met with another barrage of fury from Opposition ranks. It's shaping up to be a repeat Dáil row next week over the Goverment-supporting technical group. Meanwhile, gender imbalance continues to keep the Cabinet off kilter. And the Seanad count ploughs on.
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Political storm, Oppo ambush & barristers named James
It was a good day, ministerially speaking, for male barristers named James. Women fared far worse in Cabinet appointments. There's the freshness of new new faces, but also a lack of experience. How much scope does James Browne have at Housing, after Darragh O'Brien's struggle? Paul's bus chats provide crucial intelligence.
The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every Thursday evening.
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