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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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    • 4.0 • 66 Ratings

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.

    Prudent Paschal tries to hold back the tide

    Prudent Paschal tries to hold back the tide

    A momentous week, with the families of the Stardust victims getting an overdue and, most people agreed, heartfelt apology from the Taoiseach. The delicate issue of how to manage migrants crossing the border with Northern Ireland took centre stage. Meanwhile, many asked, do protestors have the right to wear balaclavas to a politician's home?

    • 23 min
    Showdown: Simon Harris versus Mary Lou McDonald

    Showdown: Simon Harris versus Mary Lou McDonald

    Áine and the team consider the unlawful killing verdict in the long-running inquest into the Stardust fire. On the political front, they look at the very combative dynamic emerging between the Taoiseach and the Leader of the Opposition.

    • 26 min
    Mary Lou and Simon battle in TikTok kung fu

    Mary Lou and Simon battle in TikTok kung fu

    Simon Harris's first week as Taoiseach saw him in Brussels and Warsaw... but not the chamber of the Dáil, prompting an 'as láthair' attack from Sinn Féin and some social media kung fu between himself and Mary Lou McDonald.

    • 20 min
    Simon Harris's Wee-shuffle

    Simon Harris's Wee-shuffle

    Áine and the team consider the election of the country's youngest ever Taoiseach, the changes he has made to his executive team, and whether there's fight in this Coalition yet.

    • 18 min
    Simon Harris and the Peaky Blinders

    Simon Harris and the Peaky Blinders

    As Simon Harris readies to address the party faithful at a gathering in Galway, Áine and the team discuss the horse-trading the country's youngest leader faces to cement a majority. Who's going to get the nod for a Cabinet gig? And is the Green agenda set for a slap or two? The Peaky Blinders and Marbella fashion also feature.

    • 22 min
    Simon Harris’ plans to 'reset' Fine Gael

    Simon Harris’ plans to 'reset' Fine Gael

    New broom, new rules. Simon Harris readies himself to overhaul his party. Áine and the team assess the scale of the challenge he faces.

    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

Bryan Brads :) ,

Solid analysis-safe at times-enjoyable listen

Glad to see RTÉ are putting out content on this platform that’s isn’t simply snippets from aired shows.
Enjoyed the PrimeTime debates analysis .Good breadth of contributors also.

gusybobjoe ,

Rte your politics

There need to be more rte news podcasts like this

__random_ios_user__ ,

Another RTÉ podcast that can’t be downloaded using a vpn

A big no from me

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