The Last Word: General Election 2024

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The Last Word: General Election 2024

Over the next three weeks politicians will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, kissing babies and making promises. After months of speculation - a General Election will take place in Ireland with polling day falling on Friday, November 29th.  In the run up to the big day, join Ben Finnegan on The Last Word: General Election 2024 podcast, as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. The Last Word: General Election 2024 - subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Emigration, Roads & Voting'

    21 HR AGO

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Emigration, Roads & Voting'

    Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 19 of the campaign, Eamonn Torsney talks us through all the do's and don'ts of voting, Fine Gael spoke to RTE about a certain viral video, Aontú says the government has failed drivers and People Before Profit put forward plans to avoid young people emigrating.

    16 min
  2. The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Opinion Poll, Climate Change & Carers'

    1 DAY AGO

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Opinion Poll, Climate Change & Carers'

    Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 18 of the campaign, Aidan Delaney discusses Mary Lou McDonald's interview on The Last Word, a new opinion poll reveals challenges for Fine Gael, we discuss Simon Harris' 'viral video' interaction with a carer in Cork and an independent assessment has found that the main parties election promises have failed when it comes to climate.

    14 min
  3. The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Border Poll, Transport & Weekly Recap'

    4 DAYS AGO

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Border Poll, Transport & Weekly Recap'

    Episode 10: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 15 of the campaign, Sean Defoe is here to recap the second week of the campaign, Sinn Féin proposes a border poll, Independent Ireland is pledging 'green taxes' and People Before Profit discuss Ireland's neutrality.

    13 min

  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Pints, Young People & Disabilities'

    Episode 9: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 14 of the campaign, Aontú launch their manifesto, Labour commits to their disability support pledges, Fianna Fáil launches a plan for Dublin North Inner City and Sinn Féin announces policies aimed at keeping young people in Ireland. Andrew Lowth also joins Ben to discuss Sinn Féin's proposals.

    16 min

  5. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Micheal Martin, Policing & Autism Services'

    Episode 8: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 13 of the campaign, Jessica Woodlock joins Ben to discuss Micheal Martin's interview on The Last Word, Sinn Féin is defending their call for an independent review of RTÉ's coverage of international conflicts, Fianna Fáil commits to a new centre for autism and neurodivergent services and Labour is proposing new policies around additional Gardaí.

    14 min

  6. 19 NOV

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Leaders Debate''

    Episode 7: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 12 of the campaign, Ellen Butler is joining Ben to discuss last night's 10 person debate, Sinn Féin announces their manifesto, Fine Gael launches its health plan and a new plan to use the Apple Tax money for climate action is launched by Labour.

    18 min

  7. 18 NOV

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Renting, Disabilities & Fine Gael Manifesto'

    Episode 6: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 11 of the campaign, Fine Gael doubles down on its support forJohn McGahon, The Green Party announces it would be happy to go into government with Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, People Before Profit put forward a new idea for renters and The Social Democrats commit to their pledges for rights for persons with disabilities. Eamonn Torsney also joins Ben to discuss the Fine Gael manifesto launch.

    13 min

  8. 15 NOV

    The Last Word: General Election 2024 'Justice, Transport & Week 1 Recap'

    Episode 5: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. On day 8 of the campaign, Fianna Fáil launches their plan to tackle crime leading to a fight back from Fine Gael, we delve into People Before Profit's transport policy focuses on their key free of charge proposal and Labour's proposals for the primary care sector. Sean Defoe also joins Ben for a round up of the first week of the campaign.

    13 min
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Over the next three weeks politicians will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, kissing babies and making promises. After months of speculation - a General Election will take place in Ireland with polling day falling on Friday, November 29th.  In the run up to the big day, join Ben Finnegan on The Last Word: General Election 2024 podcast, as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box. The Last Word: General Election 2024 - subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts.

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