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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.

  1. 4 HR AGO

    Martin's waltz in Donald's den, tariffs and tattoos

    Micheál Martin got out of the Oval Office intact, only for Donald Trump to hit Irish alcohol with a 200% tariff. The 'emperor' and his deputy clearly have fondness for Éire, but how to leverage it? While the Taoiseach's one blunder was on housing, with many asking how that problem could be good. Market jitters greet Trump's recession remark.

    34 min

  2. 6 MAR

    Nuclear umbrellas, gorilla handshakes and a go-slow Dáil

    Germany stuns as it ditches fiscal rectitude for tanks and guns. France thumbs its nose at the US, rallies a coalition of the willing and offers to extend its nuclear umbrella. Gorilla handshakes and golf links beckon as Micheál Martin prepares to greet Donald Trump in Washington. Amid the turmoil, the Dáil is knocking off - again - until the 19th.

    29 min

  3. 27 FEB

    Zelensky in Éire, Trump's metals grab and arming Europe

    Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanks Ireland as he fights for a just peace with Russia. The EU is on the outer orbit of the talks, but will be picking up the tab. Simon Harris struggles to get a clear message on the triple lock. And the speaking rights row has gone toxic, fueling instability when our political system least needs it.

    29 min

  4. 20 FEB

    'Build baby, build', ministers MIA and EU on back foot

    US President Donald Trump is causing mayhem in liberal democracies. The speed and focus of his offensive has surprised many, not least Volodymyr Zelensky. As EU heavyweights convene, Ireland is very much at the edge of the table. Back home, the housing minister faces charges of being MIA. And Linda Martin for the Áras?

    29 min

  5. 13 FEB

    Who can't handle the truth? Stoic wisdom, standing orders

    The latest fracas between Sinn Féin and the Gov has our correspondent reaching for Marcus Aurelius. Micheál Martin's irked remarks got the Ceann Comhairle's attention: is a walk-back imminent? Then he's got that tricky Paddy's Day visit to the White House. Housing continues to dominate, briefly eclipsed by the Arts Council blowing millions of euro.

    23 min

  6. 6 FEB

    Haunted by electoral promises, Gov hobbled by housing gap

    Demand continues to soar as delivery stumbles, landing the Govt in a serious jam over housing. Planning reforms face legal challenges, so who can deliver the Big Bang that is clearly needed? And were voters sold a pup? Micheál Martin has a pop at the Soc Dems, who pop right back as wrangling over Storm Éowyn fallout continues.

    29 min

  7. 30 JAN

    Stuck in the mud: Govt mired in unforced errors

    A Government proposal to break the logjam over speaking rights has been met with another barrage of fury from Opposition ranks. It's shaping up to be a repeat Dáil row next week over the Goverment-supporting technical group. Meanwhile, gender imbalance continues to keep the Cabinet off kilter. And the Seanad count ploughs on.

    23 min

  8. 23 JAN

    Political storm, Oppo ambush & barristers named James

    It was a good day, ministerially speaking, for male barristers named James. Women fared far worse in Cabinet appointments. There's the freshness of new new faces, but also a lack of experience. How much scope does James Browne have at Housing, after Darragh O'Brien's struggle? Paul's bus chats provide crucial intelligence.

    27 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
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