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...
Building slows, show-down looms and Oval gaffe lingers
The seasons may change, but the speaking rights row rumbles on. Expect high drama next Tuesday as it all comes to a head in the Dáil. "Not a red cent" has been paid out of a multi-million "game-changing fund" for children with special needs. Radical steps promised on housing, as figures again plummet. Plenty of talk - where's the action?
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Martin's waltz in Donald's den, tariffs and tattoos
Micheál Martin got out of the Oval Office intact, only for Donald Trump to hit Irish alcohol with a 200% tariff. The 'emperor' and his deputy clearly have fondness for Éire, but how to leverage it? While the Taoiseach's one blunder was on housing, with many asking how that problem could be good. Market jitters greet Trump's recession remark.
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Nuclear umbrellas, gorilla handshakes and a go-slow Dáil
Germany stuns as it ditches fiscal rectitude for tanks and guns. France thumbs its nose at the US, rallies a coalition of the willing and offers to extend its nuclear umbrella. Gorilla handshakes and golf links beckon as Micheál Martin prepares to greet Donald Trump in Washington. Amid the turmoil, the Dáil is knocking off - again - until the 19th.
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Zelensky in Éire, Trump's metals grab and arming Europe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Ireland as he fights for a just peace with Russia. The EU is on the outer orbit of the talks, but will be picking up the tab. Simon Harris struggles to get a clear message on the triple lock. And the speaking rights row has gone toxic, fueling instability when our political system least needs it.
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'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?
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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