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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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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.
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Is the year of elections becoming the year of aggression?
An EU leader is gunned down, and the intimidation of campaigning politicians here worsens, with weeks still to go before ballots are cast. The Government considers putting up tents at Thornton Hall, as Sinn Féin's struggle over migration is arguably costing it support, with Fine Gael wiping out its lead in the latest Ipsos research.
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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.