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Politea with Dee

Dee Makofane
Politea with Dee
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  • Politea with Dee

    Modular Homes, the Spring Economic Forecast, and the National Children’s Hospital

    25/04/2026 | 38 mins.
    This week, I break down the new rules on modular homes. I look at the bill seeking to restrict the transit and export of weapons through Ireland to Israel, which was shut down in the Seanad by government senators. I also discuss the abuse directed at Senator Eileen Flynn following her comments on the fuel protests and the tricolour. There are updates on the upcoming by‑elections, and the Council of State meeting held in relation to the International Protection Bill. I cover the Spring Economic Forecast and the European Commission’s decision to relax state‑aid rules in response to pressures linked to the conflict in Iran. Finally, I share the latest update on the construction of the National Children’s Hospital.
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    Fuel Protests, The National Ambulance Service, and Catherine Connolly's First Council of State Meeting

    18/04/2026 | 48 mins.
    In this episode, I break down the fuel protests, the government’s no‑confidence vote including Michael Healy Rae’s shocking resignation, and the public letter released by three Fianna Fáil TDs calling out their party. I also get into the Social Democrats’ call for stronger solar supports, and Catherine Connolly’s move to convene the Council of State over the new international protection Bill. Lastly, I discuss the potential for a National Ambulance Service strike, and misogyny within the service.
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    Micheál Martin in the White House, Another CHI scandal, and the Epstein Paddy’s Day Float

    21/03/2026 | 57 mins.
    This week we delve into Michael Martins performance at the White House. The never ending Moriarity Tribunal finally comes to end. At a Paddy’s Day parade teenagers made references to the Epstein Files in an extremely inappropriate way. A developer has received permission to construct 140 residential apartments on the Bessborough mother and baby home site where it is assumed the remains of 829 children remain. €30,000 was paid to CHI in 2022 by a contract holder to cover the cost of a staff Christmas party and this payment was not disclosed. Due to the illegal war in Iran, gas prices are up and effecting Irish households. Speaking at an Oireachtas Committee Senator Joe Conway made many comments about children with special needs such as “lots of children will present in their classroom as being needy or attention seeking"
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    Illegal War in Iran, Eviction Notices, and Social Media Algorithms

    07/03/2026 | 39 mins.
    Welcome back everyone, and happy 10th episode!!! This week, I speak about the Illegal war in Iran and how it’s been affecting us, as well as the human rights violations in the UAE. Last week, 36 homes were served eviction notices due to the new rent bill. The Green Party had their conference this week and reflected on their time in government and hopes for their future. We speak about two bills this week, a spent convictions bill brought forward by the Social Democrats, and a social media algorithm bill brought forward by people before profit.
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    SNA reallocations, Israel V Ireland Football Chaos, and is Cork the New Jamaica?

    28/02/2026 | 54 mins.
    It's been 3 weeks since I did a rundown of the week in Irish politics so I have a lot to catch you up on! There's been confusion over the reallocation of SNA's, Israel vs Ireland Nations League scheduled match causes outrage, and we have some updates on bills we have been talking a lot about. UCD is facing backlash for their handling of a sexual assault victim. In Limerick, there have been clashes between councillors and the mayor, and in Cork, one TD is going viral for how similar his accent is to the Jamaican accent.

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About Politea with Dee

Hi, I’m Dee and this is Politea with Dee, the show where I try to make sense of Irish politics so you don’t have to. Think of it as the gossip column for the Dáil: who’s arguing with who, what the government’s actually up to, and why it all matters (kind of). I’ll break down the big issues like housing, climate, referendums, scandals and put it in plain English, with a few jokes along the way. If politics usually feels like watching paint dry, this is the fresh coat you’ll actually want to listen to.
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