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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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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.

    Poor election, shock departures: can Greens hit reset?

    Poor election, shock departures: can Greens hit reset?

    Will Eamon Ryan's departure speed the 'green reset' needed to restore the party's fortunes? Áine and the team also consider the prospects of a Cabinet reshuffle, whether the Budget will come early, the "strange carry-on" over the Dáil vote on the Migration Pact and Ed Davey's impressive performance on the UK campaign trail.

    • 23 min
    Last minute voters and how every transfer counts

    Last minute voters and how every transfer counts

    This was to have been the aftermath podcast, but counting continues nationwide after voting last Friday. Áine and the team get the latest developments, and ponder some puzzling transfer patterns.

    • 29 min
    Why has Sinn Féin tanked?

    Why has Sinn Féin tanked?

    It's the question everyone is asking, but even the top brass in Sinn Féin can't say why support has dropped so significantly. With results flowing in from the local and Euro election counts, Áine Lawlor, Paul Cunningham, Tommy Meskill and Mícheál Lehane analyse why Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have had a better day than they were expecting.

    • 27 min
    FG's Seán Kelly goes topless in final push for votes

    FG's Seán Kelly goes topless in final push for votes

    In the final days of the campaign for the local and European elections, candidates are trying harder to attract social media attention. Fine Gael has seen former minister Simon Coveney display questionable horse riding skills, candidate Maria Walsh appearing in a video choosing between US and European snacks, and Seán Kelly... going topless.

    • 23 min
    Micheál Martin's diet & why Limerick is our New York

    Micheál Martin's diet & why Limerick is our New York

    The National Children's Hospital will miss its completion dates by a "country mile". When will it finally open? The Palestinian flag has been raised over Leinster House - but what practical impact will Ireland's recognising the state of Palestine have? And, with polling day almost upon us, we give you a rapid-fire lowdown on the elections.

    • 32 min
    Gov's gaff gaffe, Tory shambles & Tony O'Reilly's goodbye

    Gov's gaff gaffe, Tory shambles & Tony O'Reilly's goodbye

    The Housing Cssn report is a "devastating" blow to the Gov's credibility, say Sinn Féin. Tommy Meskill discusses the story he broke. Paul Cunningham assesses Ireland's recognising Palestine. While David Murphy casts an eye back over Tony O'Reilly's life.

    • 30 min

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