Your Politics RTÉ
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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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Scoops in the Dáil, EU in defence mode & senior football
We know that Ireland is close to formally recognising Palestine, thanks to Europe Editor Tony Connelly, who broke the story and contributes to this podcast. But who would we be recognising as its government? Ireland is pushing for a review of the EU's association agreement with Israel. But will Hungary successfully exploit divisions to block it?
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A diplomatic 'two fingers' from the UK
Rishi Sunak, 'gleeful' amid false rumours of gardaí being border-bound, and warnings not to be duped by a certain Fleet Street broadsheet, and its increasing tabloid tone. Relations between the Irish and UK governments are in dire straits over the issue of migrants.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
Customer Reviews
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.
Rte your politics
There need to be more rte news podcasts like this
Another RTÉ podcast that can’t be downloaded using a vpn
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