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...
Regional Indos run with the hare, hunt with the hounds
Are the Regional Indos in or out? A bit of both, maybe. There's not much passionate support for the Prog for Govt, but not much criticism either. FF and FG got it over the line, which was far from given. No timelines or costings as the new govt waits for the impact of Trump 2.0 on our open economy. And parliamentary party rooms are up for grabs.
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Tribunal trouble, coalition options and Seanad elections
It's all go, if a bit slow. Will we have a new government by the 22 January deadline, or is after St Brigid's Day more likely? And don't forget the Seanad elections. A DPP file, 14 years after the final Moriarty report, may spell tribunal trouble for Michael Lowry, arguably not a great look for new generation political avatar, Simon Harris.
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Dáil elects Verona, a win for Lowry and a seagull!
After fierce speculation and passionate appeals from the candidates, the Dáil has its first female Ceann Comhairle. Michael Lowry emerges as a key player and kingmaker, if a controversial one, overseeing Verona Murphy's historic appointment. And now the Healy-Raes look set to give the new administration a half-leg up.
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First female Ceann? Eoin Hayes' woes, and Gov takes shape
Things are shaping up in the process of government formation. Labour and the Soc Dems are out, and the Regionals might be in. Will Verona be the first female Ceann? Or might Sinn Féin cause an upset? Speculation is rife over who'll get a ministerial role. With the realignment of the independents, and the end of the Rurals, where will Mattie end up?
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Who'll rule? Parity of esteem, shadow boxing & new blood
Micheál Martin has a bounce in his step, like he knows he'll be leading the next administreation, but with whom? The tortuous choreography of the government formation waltz is slowly getting underway. Slim chance of it being done by Christmas. Who'll be Ceann? Seán Ó Fearghaíl isn't a lock. Then there's the tug of war over the justice portfolio.
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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