ELECTION DAILY - Inside Politics

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ELECTION DAILY - Inside Politics

*ELECTION DAILY* - new episodes every weekday evening throughout the general election campaign. The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Micheál Martin answers listener questions on coalition red lines, renter's rights and more

    In the second in our AMA series with leaders of the three largest parties, Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin answers listener questions on a range of issues including looming threats to Ireland's economic model and what he would prioritise in the event of a downturn, why Fianna Fáil won't go as far as some other parties say they will to strengthen tenant's rights, red lines in coalition negotiations, why voters concerned about Gaza should trust him to follow through on the Occupied Territories bill, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Election Daily: far right candidates, Harris's 'arrogant' views on coalition

    Social affairs correspondent Kitty Holland and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh for our latest election podcast: Kitty interviewed independent candidate for Dublin North West and city councillor Gavin Pepper, who insists he's neither far right nor anti-immigrant. Rather, he is against "illegal immigration". But the slogan "Ireland is full" is open to interpretation. What do Pepper's supporters really want from him or other candidates with his views - and does Pepper have a chance of winning a seat? Taoiseach Simon Harris told this podcast that he wasn't open to the idea of a coalition involving an multi-party alliance, a possibility suggested by Labour and the Greens. Today Labour and also the Social Democrats hit out at Harris over the remarks. Independent candidates as a group have been the most clear winners in recent polls. Jack went canvassing with one of them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    Simon Harris says no to a 'four or five' party coalition - and answers your questions

    In the first of a series with the leaders of the three largest political parties, Taoiseach Simon Harris sat down with Hugh Linehan to answer questions submitted by Inside Politics podcast listeners on issues including taxation, housing, threats to Ireland’s economy, why Ireland does not facilitate overseas voting, and more. He revealed that he is not in favour of forming a coalition with a left-wing alliance of more than one party, a concept proposed by Labour leader Ivana Bacik, and sees a coalition of four parties or more as unstable. He also shared the qualities he admires in political opponents Mary Lou McDonald, Micheál Martin, Holly Cairns and Ivana Bacik. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min
  4. Election Daily: McDonald hits her stride, Aontú's missing manifesto

    2 DAYS AGO

    Election Daily: McDonald hits her stride, Aontú's missing manifesto

    Jennifer Bray and Harry McGee join Hugh for a look at today's events on the campaign trail: Mary Lou McDonald showed how effective a campaigner and political communicator she can be while meeting students at DCU. Aontú launched its manifesto, but at first there was one thing missing - the manifesto itself. Fianna Fáil launched its plan for Dublin city, a place it has struggled to recover seats in since its 2011 nadir. Can the party make inroads in the capital? Plus Harry reminisces on that fraught 2011 election campaign. Over on irishtimes.com there are excellent resources for following the election: Constituencies - every candidate listed, every constituency analysed with a 'prediction / possible outcome'.Party Promises - compare the manifestos using this handy tool.Who should I vote for? Compare your views with parties and candidates.The Irish Times poll, current and archive.Election Daily podcast - all the episodes.Meet the Voters - our correspondents have been out and about meeting real people and discussing real issues, including taking the temperature with The Irish Times voter panel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    20 min
  5. Election Daily: What is Sinn Féin's 'peer review' of RTÉ Gaza coverage all about?

    4 DAYS AGO

    Election Daily: What is Sinn Féin's 'peer review' of RTÉ Gaza coverage all about?

    Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to discuss the day's political action from the campaign: As discussed in this morning's regular podcast, there is growing uncertainty over Ireland's economic model thanks to the reelection of Donald Trump. At a Cabinet meeting this morning, there were warnings over what the future could hold. Sinn Féin's manifesto included the suggestion that RTÉ's coverage of Gaza and other international conflicts should be subjected to a "peer review" of its editorial standards. But where is the idea coming from? Yesterday's podcast featured discussion of Labour leader Ivana Bacik's plan to negotiate with the big parties on government formation only in conjunction with other small parties of the left. Labour got in touch with the podcast about the item to take issue with something Hugh said... Green leader Roderic O'Gorman provided a cutting response when asked why voters should pick his party over Labour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ireland's economic model is in trouble. Are big spending promises in touch with that reality?

    Thanks largely to corporation tax receipts from multinationals, the Irish state has plenty of money. And so far this election campaign has been largely about how to spend it - on capital investment, on tax cuts and on new spending on all sorts of programmes and projects. But with the threats to Ireland's economic model growing, will such spending be sustainable? Hugh is joined by Professor John McHale, Shana Cohen and Cliff Taylor to discuss Ireland's economic position and whether election spending promises could lead to yet more boom and bust. Shana Cohen is Director at Tasc, a progressive think-tank. John McHale is Professor of Economics at University of Galway's J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics and a former chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory Council. Cliff Taylor is an economics columnist with The Irish Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr
  7. Election Daily: How Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch got his nickname

    4 DAYS AGO

    Election Daily: How Gerard 'The Monk' Hutch got his nickname

    Harry McGee and Jennifer Bray join Hugh to talk about all today’s news on the election campaign trail: Standing side by side during last night’s leaders debate on RTÉ, Micheal Martin and Simon Harris countered Mary Lou McDonald’s criticisms, sometimes aggressively. The optics favoured the Sinn Féin leader. On the subject of government formation, Labour leader Ivana Bacik spoke of her intention to only negotiate with the big parties in conjunction with other parties on the left, including the Greens and Social Democrats. But will the other parties play ball? Sinn Féin has released its manifesto and, while most of the content had been trailed, there were some surprises. And Harry McGee reveals his major role in the history of this election’s most notorious candidate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min
  8. Election Daily: Why did Fine Gael select John McGahon?

    5 DAYS AGO

    Election Daily: Why did Fine Gael select John McGahon?

    Sarah Burns and Pat Leahy join Hugh to discuss the day’s politics on the campaign trail: Today saw party leaders give their views on the behaviour of Fine Gael candidate for Louth John McGahon, who was acquitted of assault in 2022. Is he now a problem candidate for the party? Labour’s weekend manifesto launch revealed a big commitment to expanded state intervention in housing construction. The Social Democrats likewise have ambitious plans for housing, also announced at the weekend. Are differing approaches to housing becoming the major policy fault line in this campaign? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    19 min
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*ELECTION DAILY* - new episodes every weekday evening throughout the general election campaign. The best analysis of the Irish political scene featuring Irish Times journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Hugh Linehan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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