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The Late Debate

Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin. Listen live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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Budget 2024 edges even closer from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.580021

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

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Bill to establish a domestic violence register from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.575464

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

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Calls to Gardai go unanswered as the roster row rumbles on from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.570373

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

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Kevin McCarthy ousted as Speaker from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.565240

Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post

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RACO go on the offensive against the Department of Public Expenditure from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.558843

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois Offaly; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Cathal Berry, Independent TD for Kildare South; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

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UK and Ireland set to be confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.553868

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with ...

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Talks intensify ahead of Budget 2024 next week from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.549145

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with ...

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UK Veterans Minister praises Legacy Act from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.544189

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with ...

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Trust 'shattered' between RTÉ and public, says minister from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.537815

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with ...

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HIQA to review use of unlicenced springs at Temple St from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.496982

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Michael Collins, Rural Independent TD for Cork South West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with ...

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Who should but who will benefit from next week’s budget? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.493342

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University

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What are the odds a new regulator will drive problem gambling down? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.489288

Aaron Rogan, Deputy Editor for the Business Post; Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator; Barry Ward, Fine Gael Senator; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer i...

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Women of Honour call on Tánaiste to withdraw comment from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.434602

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish In...

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What did we learn from the Commissioner’s appearance at Justice Committee? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.392554

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish In...

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Is the Israel ambassador to Ireland's position untenable? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.388804

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish In...

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Acrimony erupts in Dáil housing debate from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.384251

Pat Casey, Fianna Fáil Senator; Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with the Irish In...

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Care in the home for older people – are the waiting lists a money issue? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.379971

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail

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Should energy credits be more targeted? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.375825

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail

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Does Ireland need a culture shift to tackle domestic&gender-based violence? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.370926

John McGahon, Fine Gael Senator; Marie Sherlock, Labour Party Senator; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath-West; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mail

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Molly and Thomas Martens jailed for Corbett killing from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.366816

Seán Whelan, Washington Correspondent, reports that Molly Martens Corbett and her father Tom Martens have been sent back to prison by a judge in North Carolina for the manslaughter of Limerick man ...

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The push for humanitarian relief for Gaza from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.361710

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJourna...

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Why doesn’t Ireland want the Apple Tax? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.355995

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJourna...

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Public Accounts Committee examine climate related issues from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.348760

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJourna...

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The issue of gender based violence in Ireland from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.339997

Cormac Devlin, Fianna Fáil TD for Dun Laoghaire; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Richard Boyd Barrett, People Before Profit TD for Dun Laoghaire; Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at TheJourna...

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Global CO2 emissions from fossil fuels rise in 2023 from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.164321

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

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What options will be looked at to avoid rough sleeping for asylum seekers? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.160684

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

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The Justice Minister survives a no confidence motion by 20 votes from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.157447

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

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Protesters call for action on Traveller mental health from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.154896

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD for Donegal; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

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Global tipping point report from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.151696

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times

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Resignations over the Rwanda deportation plan&Boris at the covid inquiry from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.148193

Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-...

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What did we learn from today’s heated debate on immigration? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.144820

Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael Collins, Independent TD Cork South-West; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times

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Cabinet approves legislation on holding referendums from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.142317

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily...

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Budget watchdog says the govt is spending too much, on too many, with too little planning from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.139664

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily...

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What’s the logic behind a proposed three-tier disability payment? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.136396

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily...

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Are vital workers being priced out of Ireland’s east? from 2023-12-13T15:41:28.097018

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West; Violet-Anne Wynne, Independent TD for Clare; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily...

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Where will Ukrainians go after their 90 days of state accommodation expires? from 2023-12-12T22:00

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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United Nations demands humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza from 2023-12-12T22:00

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Will a deal on fossil fuel usage be made at COP28? from 2023-12-12T22:00

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Is there anything to be said for another taskforce&will it improve hospital performance? from 2023-12-12T22:00

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Louise O’Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal; Matt Shanahan, Independent TD for Waterford; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Memories and tributes to Shane MacGowan from 2023-11-30T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage&Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for Th...

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Should the government introduce a rent freeze? from 2023-11-30T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage&Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for Th...

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Can those left behind by mother&baby home redress scheme be included? from 2023-11-30T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage&Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for Th...

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Leave for women who suffer miscarriages from 2023-11-30T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage&Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for Th...

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What are community concerns about immigration based on? from 2023-11-30T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Nature, Heritage&Electoral Reform; Kathleen Funchion, Sinn Féin TD for Carlow-Kilkenny; Annie Hoey, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for Th...

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What did we learn from Drew Harris’s answers on last Thursday’s Dublin riots? from 2023-11-29T22:00

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Jou...

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Can labels get in the way of getting to grips with the causes of anti-social behaviour? from 2023-11-29T22:00

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Jou...

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Is COP28 a chance to pull the brakes on emissions? from 2023-11-29T22:00

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Jou...

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Should Ireland issue an apology to thalidomide survivors? from 2023-11-29T22:00

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Jou...

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Capital investments from 2023-11-29T22:00

Robbie Gallagher, Fianna Fáil Senator; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Jou...

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Are stricter laws&more robust policing the right response to last Thursday? from 2023-11-28T22:00

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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Is their a lack of political will to support the Travelling community? from 2023-11-28T22:00

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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Could more car users leave the wheels at home? from 2023-11-28T22:00

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Fingal; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Eileen Flynn, Independent Senator; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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A "lunatic hooligan faction" run amok in Dublin City from 2023-11-23T22:00

Eimer McAuley, Reporter for The Journal; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor a...

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Proposals to improve work-related benefits from 2023-11-23T22:00

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with ...

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Unpicking the Triple Lock from 2023-11-23T22:00

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Dr. Tricia Keilthy, Adjunct Assistant Professor at UCD; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with ...

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Double trouble as government moves to unpick the triple lock from 2023-11-22T22:00

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ir...

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Will the morning see hostages released in Gaza? from 2023-11-22T22:00

Issa Amro, Palestinian Human Rights Defender; John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, ...

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Hiking PRSI to fund pensions&pay-related jobseekers allowance from 2023-11-22T22:00

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ir...

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The Planning and Development Bill 2023 from 2023-11-22T22:00

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ir...

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The Northern Ireland Troubles legacy Bill from 2023-11-22T22:00

John Cummins, Fine Gael Senator; Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ir...

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Govt accused of risking patients lives by underfunding the HSE from 2023-11-21T22:00

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Dai...

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Local and European elections focus campaigning minds from 2023-11-21T22:00

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Dai...

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Are reports of a deal the first glimmer of hope for Gaza? from 2023-11-21T22:00

Joe Flaherty, Fianna Fáil TD for Longford Westmeath; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Dai...

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Tough talks for the Tánaiste in the Middle East but has diplomacy proved its worth? from 2023-11-16T22:00

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

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Is a new floating terminal the life raft for energy security? from 2023-11-16T22:00

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, Political Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

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CSO suicide stats show nearly three quarters of those lost were men from 2023-11-16T22:00

Mark Smyth, Chartered Clinical Psychologist; Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Hosford, ...

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Rising numbers of families contacting homeless charity from 2023-11-15T22:00

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterf...

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Motions to expel the Israeli ambassador are defeated in the Dáil from 2023-11-15T22:00

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterf...

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Govt to build emergency reserve LNG storage facility from 2023-11-15T22:00

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterf...

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Can Independent Ireland succeed as a new political party? from 2023-11-15T22:00

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for Limerick County; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Law Lecturer in Waterf...

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What best serves Ireland’s humanitarian aims in Gaza? from 2023-11-14T22:00

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

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Is public service broadcasting safer or shakier as a result of RTÉ’s plan? from 2023-11-14T22:00

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

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David Norris announces his retirement from politics from 2023-11-14T22:00

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

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Is the Govt’s housing plan living up to its Housing for All name? from 2023-11-14T22:00

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter with PA Media

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Who is happy&who is haunted as the Dail breaks for midterm? from 2023-10-26T22:00

Dr. Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and founder of Ireland Thinks; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs consultant and former Political Adviser; Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist ...

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Trump ally Mike Johnson is elected House Speaker from 2023-10-25T22:00

Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post, reports that Mike Johnson has won the vote to be Speaker of House of Representatives.

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Ministers clash over housing Ukrainian refugees from 2023-10-25T22:00

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner

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How prepared are we for future flooding in Ireland? from 2023-10-25T22:00

Tara Shine, Director of Change by Degrees; James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Poli...

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Pedestrian road deaths on course for 15-year high from 2023-10-25T22:00

James O’Connor, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork East; Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon–Galway; Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent for the Irish Examiner

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HSE boss insist they're not wasting money from 2023-10-24T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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The Cabinet agrees funding for Cork businesses hit by flooding from 2023-10-24T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Citizens' Assembly votes for health-led approach to drug use from 2023-10-24T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North-Central; Rose Conway Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Dublin Fingal; Tadgh McNally, Political Reporter with the Irish Examiner

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Just what will the Children’s Hospital cost and when will it open? from 2023-10-19T22:00

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

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The Ombudsman for Children speaks out on Direct Provision from 2023-10-19T22:00

Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Children’s Rights Alliance; Jane Matthews, Political Reporter with The Journal

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A brief history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine from 2023-10-19T22:00

Dr. Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD, gives Colm a brief history of the conflict between Israel and Palestine.

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75 years of Israel-Palestine history from 2023-10-19T22:00

Dr. Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at UCD; Patrick Costello, Green Party TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Tanya Ward, CEO of the Childr...

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The latest on the effect of floods in Cork from 2023-10-18T22:00

Ralph Riegel, Southern Correspondent for Mediahuis Ireland; Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent ...

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The Dáil unites in calls for peace in the Middle East from 2023-10-18T22:00

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times

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ESRI corrects the govts homework at the Budgetary Oversight Committee from 2023-10-18T22:00

Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Rebecca Moynihan, Labour Senator; Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times

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Hundreds dead in strike on Gaza hospital complex from 2023-10-17T22:00

Paul Cunningham, RTÉ Political Correspondent, reports from Jerusalem.

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Road safety campaigners call for urgent action as fatal accidents increase from 2023-10-17T22:00

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJou...

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It's not even 2024&a health sector bailout is already being discussed from 2023-10-17T22:00

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Michael Healy Rae, Independent TD for Kerry; Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent with TheJou...

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Why haven't Section 39 and 56 workers been given pay parity? from 2023-10-12T22:00

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times

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Back at PAC, how did RTÉ fare? from 2023-10-12T22:00

Regina Doherty, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Susanne Rogers, Research and Policy Analyst for Social Justice Ireland; Sarah Burns, News Journalist with The Irish Times

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International community calls for restraint between Israel and Hamas from 2023-10-11T22:00

James Elder, UNICEF Spokesperson; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Jennifer Bray, Political Co...

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Did we miss the big ideas in one of the biggest spending departments? from 2023-10-11T22:00

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times

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The Late Debate Budget 2024 special from 2023-10-10T22:00

Damien English, Fine Gael TD for Meath West; DonnchadhÓLaoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fáil Senator; Ged Nash, Labour Party TD for Louth; Dr Laura Bambrick, So...

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Senior execs from CHI leave Committee members feeling frustrated from 2023-09-28T22:00

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times

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Will a new domestic violence agency help those suffering abuse? from 2023-09-28T22:00

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times

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How can industrial peace be restored in An Garda Síochána? from 2023-09-28T22:00

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times

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Reaction to the latest IPSOS Opinion Poll from 2023-09-28T22:00

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Paul Cullen, Health Editor for The Irish Times

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What's the way forward on Garda roster row? from 2023-09-27T22:00

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with th...

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What impact will a major drugs seizure really have on the drugs trade? from 2023-09-27T22:00

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with th...

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The idea of a sterilised zone outside Leinster House from 2023-09-27T22:00

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with th...

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What are the chances of another eviction ban? from 2023-09-27T22:00

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with th...

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Council of Europe body report on Local Government from 2023-09-27T22:00

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour TD for Dublin Bay North; Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with th...

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What questions remain on spinal surgery in Temple Street? from 2023-09-26T22:00

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for...

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HSE spending could be 1 billion over budget from 2023-09-26T22:00

Dr. Brian Turner, UCC; Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Poli...

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How should the budget respond to Dáil demonstrations on childcare? from 2023-09-26T22:00

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; Eoin Ó Catháin, Political Correspondent for...

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RTE at Public Accounts Committee from 2023-06-29T22:00

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, E...

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Horseracing finances under scrutiny again from 2023-06-29T22:00

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, E...

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ESRI downgrades GDP growth outlook for Irish economy from 2023-06-29T22:00

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, E...

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Census shows three quarters live in county of birth from 2023-06-29T22:00

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, E...

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The Late Debate political reportcard from 2023-06-29T22:00

Paul McAuliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North-West; Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at the South East Technological University; Sinead O'Carroll, E...

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RTÉ bosses bruised after grilling on Tubridy payments from 2023-06-28T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage&Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Ed...

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Will an urgent warning on biodiversity fall on deaf ears? from 2023-06-28T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage&Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Ed...

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Lack of supports for single people accessing the housing market from 2023-06-28T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage&Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Ed...

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Policing our streets - Calls for intervention after weekend attack from 2023-06-28T22:00

Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State for Heritage&Electoral Reform; Marc MacSharry, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Elaine Loughlin, Political Ed...

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Only DG could have known pay figure was wrong - RTÉ from 2023-06-27T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror

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Nature Restoration Law hits stalemate yet again in Europe from 2023-06-27T22:00

Naomi O’Leary, Europe Correspondent for The Irish Times; Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Pol...

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Unpicking the Triple Lock: Is it in step with our neutrality? from 2023-06-27T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror

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The renewal of Special Criminal Court from 2023-06-27T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror

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What next for Nature Restoration Law after EU deadlock? from 2023-06-27T22:00

Colm Burke, Fine Gael TD for Cork North; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Fein TD for Donegal; Tom Clonan, Independent Senator; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent for the Irish Daily Mirror

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RTÉ admits it misled the public over secret payments to Ryan Tubridy from 2023-06-22T22:00

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

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Forum on International Security opens amid rancorous scenes from 2023-06-22T22:00

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Green Party TD for Waterford; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan Monaghan; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal

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Tuesday 1st March 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.749495

Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; John Brady, Sinn Féin TD for Wicklow; Cian O'Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Christina Finn, Political Correspondent for The Journal; and...

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Wednesday 2nd March 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.744913

Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD for Laois-Offaly; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath and Spokesperson on Defence; Ger Caughwell, Independent Senator; and Craig Hughes, Political Corr...

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Thursday 3rd March 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.741185

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick; Denis Naughten, Independent TD for Roscommon; Joan Collins, Right to Change TD for Dublin South Central; and Paul Hosford, Political reporter for Irish Ex...

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Tuesday 8th March 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.737527

Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Jennifer Whitmore, Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter with Iris...

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Wednesday 9th March 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.733381

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Mick Barry, People Before Profit/Solidarity TD for Cork North-Central; Aoife Moore, Political Correspondent for ...

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Tuesday 5th April 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.657319

Senator Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael Seanad Spokesperson for Enterprise and Trade; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD for Cork North Central and Party Spokesperson on Addiction, Recovery and Wellbeing; Aodhán ...

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Wednesday 6th April 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.648383

Christopher O’Sullivan, Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-West; Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford-Westmeath and party spokesperson for Defence; Paul Murphy People Before Profit TD for Dublin Sou...

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Thursday 7th April 2022 from 2022-04-21T15:16:05.641344

Brian Leddin, Green Party TD for Limerick City; Reada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Frances Black, Independent Senator; and Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Reporter at Irish Independent

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Thursday 31st March 2022 from 2022-03-31T12:00

Pippa Hackett, Green Party Senator and Minister of State at Dept. Of Agriculture; Matt Carthy, Sinn Féin TD Cavan Monaghan and party spokesperson on Agriculture; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Sen...

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Wednesday 30th March 2022 from 2022-03-30T12:00

Aisling Dolan, Fine Gael Senator and Seanad spokesperson on Education; Annie Hoey Labour Senator and Seanad spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science; Richard...

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Late Diversion - Census from 2022-03-30T12:00

Catriona Crowe, Archivist and Historian, reports on the census we never got to see.

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Tuesday 29th March 2022 from 2022-03-29T12:00

Shane Cassells, Fianna Fáil Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Media, Arts, Sport, Tourism and the Gaeltacht; Bríd Smith, People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central; John Brady, Sinn Féin...

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Thursday 24th March 2022 from 2022-03-24T12:00

Timmy Dooley, Fianna Fáil Senator; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Paul Donnelly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin West; Harry Magee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times

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Wednesday 23rd March 2022 from 2022-03-23T12:00

Mary Seery-Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Thomas Pringle, Independent TD for Donegal; Gary Gannon, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Central; Craig Hughes, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mai...

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Tuesday 22nd March 2022 from 2022-03-22T12:00

Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD for Dublin Central; Verona Murphy, Independent TD for Wexford; Pa Daly, Sinn Féin TD for Kerry; Philip Ryan, Political Editor with Independent Newspapers; and Yvonne ...

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Wednesday 16th March 2022 from 2022-03-16T12:00

Neale Richmond, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East; Peadar Toibín, Aontú leader and TD for Meath West; Dr Kevin Cunningham, TU Dublin and founder Ireland...

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Tuesday 15th March 2022 from 2022-03-15T12:00

Eugene Murphy, Fianna Fáil Senator; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent TD for Roscommon; Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Reporter with The Irish Times; and Paul Mooney, P...

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Thursday 9th March 2022 from 2022-03-10T12:00

Paul McCauliffe, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin North West; Lynn Ruane, Independent Senator; Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Labour Party TD for Dublin Bay North; Michael O’Toole, Irish Daily Star; Sara Kelleher, Du...

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US Election Special from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.650362

An extended special, with voices from Ireland and the US discussing one of the most important elections in a generation

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The Late Diversion: pivotal political moments from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.645815

Kevin Cunningham looks at the history of political polls and their impact today

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Tuesday 8th December 2020 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.641043

Covid vaccine rollout, Brexit sticking points, political polls and Brian Stanley tweets - with Lisa Chambers, Bríd Smith, Claire Kerrane, John Downing and Kevin Cunningham

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Wednesday 9th December 2020 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.627327

Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen meet, midlands power stations close, pivotal political moments and student nurses pay. With Barry Cowen, Denis Naughten, Michael Fitzmaurice, Gráinne Ní Aodha...

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Tuesday 4th May 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.561203

Minister Darragh O'Brien's new Housing Bill, minimum alcohol pricing, Dublin Bay South by-election and Sinn Féin MLA's in Derry step down. With Dara Calleary, Mairead Farrell, Cian O'Callaghan, Hug...

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Wednesday 5th May 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.556397

Reaction to Minister's Housing Bill and vaccines, travel&reporting breaches in Donegal. With Fergus O'Dowd, Bríd Smith, Thomas Pringle, Rebecca Moynihan and Alison O'Connor

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The Late Diversion: targeting the electorate from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.551794

Kevin Cunningham looks at how political parties historically target voters and methods used in the 21st century

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Thursday 6th May 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.540423

Troubles prosecutions in N Ireland, DUP leadership campaign and investment funds bulk-buying Irish houses. With Paul McAuliffe, Paul Donnelly, Christina Finn, Gerard Howlin and Kevin Cunningham

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Tuesday 1st June 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.457779

Government recovery plan, phasing out PUP, expanding Property Tax and providing for an outdoor summer. With Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock, People Before Profit TD Brí...

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Wednesday 2nd June 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.453351

LPT, rent freezes, outdoor socialising, Emergency Powers legislation and Mother&Baby Homes testimony. Discussed with Senator Barry Ward, Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane, Independent TD Michael Healy Ra...

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Thursday 3rd June 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.448907

Mother&Baby Homes Commission, ESRI housing recommendations, maternity services, Edwin Poots visits Dublin and Dublin Bay South by-election. With senators Lisa Chambers and Gerard Craughwell, Sinn F...

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Tuesday 8th June 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.444636

Returning to the office, designated drinking areas, Climate Bill just transition and Covid numbers in Limerick. With Fine Gael TD Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, Labour Senat...

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The Late Diversion: political dynasties from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.436583

Johnny Fallon takes a look at some great Irish political dynasties

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Wednesday 9th June 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.431268

Political polling, rental protections, antigen test accuracy and The Late Diversion. With Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Green Party TD Patrick Costello, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaur...

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Tuesday 5th October 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.368183

National Development Plan, anti-social behaviour, corporate tax, online regulation and Mica redress. Discussed with Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O'Sullivan, Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane, Social Democr...

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Wednesday 6th October 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.365726

Sláintecare, Women of Honour, political polls, the Budget and economic forecasts. With Fine Gael Senator Maria Byrne, Aontú TD Peadar Tóibín, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock and political corresponde...

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The Late Diversion: budget leak of 1995 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.361115

Richard Curran looks back at a seismic government leak in 1995, which resulted in a ministerial resignation

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Thursday 7th October 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.356383

Corporate tax rate, Budget 2022, partition service in Northern Ireland and the Late Diversion. With Green Party Senator Pippa Hackett, Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, Independent TD Thomas Pringle and po...

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Tuesday 2nd November 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.340581

COP26, Covid boosters and supply chain difficulties. With Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton, Independent TD Verona Murphy, Sinn Féin TD Darren O'Rourke and political correspondent Christina Finn

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Wednesday 3rd November 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.338130

Covid case numbers, rent caps and our Climate Action Plan discussed with Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O'Sullivan, Social Democrats TD Cian O'Callaghan, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, political c...

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Thursday 4th November 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.335718

The government's Climate Action Plan, particularly in relation to transport, energy and farming. With Green Party TD Brian Leddin, Sinn Féin Senator Lynn Boylan, Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and pol...

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Tuesday 9th November 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.333507

Covid&hospitality, transport projects, housing developments, Austin Currie RIP, Northern Ireland Protocol, safe access zones and Sean FitzPatrick RIP. With Senator Lisa Chambers, Sinn Féin TD Louis...

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Wednesday 1st December 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.191350

Covid latest and warning about government fiscal forecasts. With Fine Gael Senator Martin Conway, Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion, PBP TD Paul Murphy, political correspondent Paul Hosford and profes...

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Thursday 2nd December 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.188214

Covid latest, a united Ireland and political fundraising. With Fianna Fáil TD Jennifer Murnane O'Connor, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, Sinn Féin TD John Brady and political statistician Dr Ke...

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Tuesday 7th December 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.184746

Covid latest and housing. With Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín, journalist Gráinne Ní Aodha and Business Reporter Killian Woods

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Wednesday 8th December 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.181478

Covid latest, Climate Council Report critical of government and Allegra Stratton resigns as Boris Johnson advisor. With Fine Gael Senator Aisling Dolan, Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly, Independent Se...

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Thursday 9th December 2021 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.177394

Covid latest, inflation, housing and travel into Northern Ireland. With Fianna Fáil Senator Malcolm Byrne, Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, Independent Senator Gerard Craughwell and public affairs con...

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Tuesday 1st February 2022 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.166090

Our panel discuss the Dept of Foreign Affairs party, the South Kerry CAMHS report, the Leaving Cert format and the cost of living increases. With Neasa Hourigan, Green Party TD; Duncan Smith, Labou...

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 2nd February 2022 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.163231

A panel discussion on government tensions, pension age, surrogacy and environmental issues, with Mary Seery Kearney, Fine Gael Senator; Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party Senator; Michael Fitzmaurice, I...

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The Late Diversion: Iodine tablets from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.160815

Lise Hand takes us back to September 2001 when Marian Finucane interviewed Joe Jacob about his plan to protect the Irish people in the event of a nuclear incident.

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Thursday 3rd February 2022 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.155910

Our panel discuss housing, Women of Honour and Northern Ireland, with Gerard Craughwell, Independent Senator; Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Senator; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD; Gerard Howlin, Columnis...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 8th February 2022 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.152885

Steven Matthews, Green Party TD for Wicklow; Pádraig Mac Lochlainn, Sinn Féin TD Donegal; Alice-Mary Higgins, Independent Senator; and Eoin Ó Catháin, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta

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Wednesday 9th Febuary 2022 from 2022-03-07T04:57:18.150060

Richard O'Donoghue, Independent TD for County Limerick, Jennifer Whitmore Social Democrats TD for Wicklow; Catherine Ardagh, Fianna Fáil Senator for the Industrial and Commercial Panel; and Christi...

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Thursday 24th February 2022 from 2022-02-24T12:00

Mary Butler, Minister of State for Mental Health&Older People, and Fianna Fáil TD for Waterford; Duncan Smith Labour Party TD for the Dublin Fingal; Mark Ward, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Mid-West...

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Wednesday 23rd Febuary 2022 from 2022-02-23T12:00

Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fáil TD for Clare and Spokesperson on Tourism&Aviation; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon-Galway and Spokesperson for Social Protection&Rural Development; Michael Heal...

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Tuesday 22nd February 2022 from 2022-02-22T12:00

Mairéad Farrell, Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo; Bríd Smith, People before Profit TD for Dublin South-Central; Barry Ward, Fine Gael senator; and Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for T...

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Thursday 8th October 2020 from 2022-02-21T08:36:45.755897

Minister Stephen Donnelly addresses questions about NPHET, and an all-island approach to fighting rising numbers. With Paul McAuliffe, Lynn Boylan, Duncan Smith, Tony O'Brien and Colette Browne

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Wednesday 7th October 2020 from 2022-02-18T01:58:47.686006

Worrying rising Covid cases, Climate Action Bill and Forestry Bill. Panel - Pippa Hackett, Michael Fitzmaurice, Timmy Dooley, John Gibbons and Elaine Loughlin

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Thursday 17th February 2022 from 2022-02-17T12:00

Francis Noel Duffy, Green Party TD for Dublin South-West; Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North; Reada Cronin, Sinn Féin TD for Kildare North; Gráinne Ní Aodha, Political Repor...

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Tuesday 6th October 2020 from 2022-02-16T17:47:16.161266

Deteriorating relations between NPHET and government. Panel include Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Richard Boyd Barrett, Louise O'Reilly, Gerard Howlin and Dr Gary Stack

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Thursday 1st October 2020 from 2022-02-16T00:02:27.864844

statement to the Dáil by Minister for Education, Denham Report into Seamus Woulfe at golf dinner, Tánaiste's remarks on Covid strategy. With Colm Brophy, Mairéad Farrell, Cathal Crowe, Michael McNa...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 15th February 2022 from 2022-02-15T12:00

James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD for Kildare North; Pauline Tully, Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan; Mark Wall, Labour Senator; and Alison O’Connor, Political commentator and columnist with the Irish E...

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Thursday 10th February 2022 from 2022-02-10T12:00

Fergus O’Dowd, Fine Gael TD; Marie Sherlock, Labour Senator; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon Galway; Michelle Murphy, Social Justice Ireland; and Killian Woods, the Business Post

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Thursday 16th December 2021 from 2021-12-16T12:00

POLITICAL AWARDS OF THE YEAR. With our judges, the political journalists Paul Hosford, Kate O'Connell, Michael O'Regan, Christina Finn and Philip Ryan

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Wednesday 15th December 2021 from 2021-12-15T12:00

Covid latest, aviation carbon tax, house prices and National Broadband Plan rollout. With Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn, People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith, Independent TD Thomas Pringle and poli...

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Tuesday 14th December 2021 from 2021-12-14T12:00

Covid latest, Gerry Adams in charity video, Women of Honour, housing and payments to retail workers. With Fianna Fáil TD Cormac Devlin, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon an...

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Wednesday 4th March 2020 from 2021-12-06T03:41:35.676683

Coronavirus, government negotiations and the Seanad works - John Crown, Jillian van Turnhout, John Whelan, Marie O'Halloran, John Downing and Diarmaid Ferriter

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Thursday 5th March 2020 from 2021-12-06T03:41:35.675787

Coronavirus and government formation - George Lee, Kingston Mills, Neale Richmond, Kathleen Funchion, Stephen Donnelly, Marian Harkin, Fiach Kelly and Gerard Howlin

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Tuesday 3rd March 2020 from 2021-12-02T12:32:45.460235

Sandra Scanlon, Gary Murphy, Anne Rabbitte, Dr Anthony O'Connor, Dr Maeve O'Rourke, Paul Donnelly and Marion McKeown

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Tuesday 30th November 2021 from 2021-11-30T12:00

Covid latest, Mica redress, rent caps and Thalidomide apology. With Green Party Minister of State Malcolm Noonan, Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould, Independent TD Thomas Pringle and political reporter Gab...

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Thursday 25th November 2021 from 2021-11-25T12:00

Covid latest, housing, regional airports, Google tax bill and Garth at Croker. With Fine Gael TD Kieran O'Donnell, Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane, Independent TD Matt Shanahan and news editor Mary Min...

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Wednesday 24th November 2021 from 2021-11-24T12:00

Covid latest, Sick Leave Bill and hauliers protest. With Fianna Fáil Senator Shane Cassells, Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, PBP Solidarity TD Mick Barry and political correspondent Aoife Moore

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Tuesday 23rd November 2021 from 2021-11-23T12:00

Covid latest, housing and religious influence on education. With Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín and political correspondent Christina ...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 18th November 2021 from 2021-11-18T12:00

Covid latest, controlling infrastructure costs, housing, Northern Ireland Protocol - all discussed with Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD...

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Wednesday 17th November 2021 from 2021-11-17T12:00

Covid latest, report into Rescue flight 116 and Mother&Baby Homes Redress Scheme. With Fine Gael Senator Seán Kyne, Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion, People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith and political ...

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Thursday 11th November 2021 from 2021-11-11T12:00

Covid latest, abuse of Grace, health service and climate action. With Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney, Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore and political e...

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 10th November 2021 from 2021-11-10T12:00

Rising Covid case numbers, rental property shortage and climate change. With Green Party Senator Róisin Garvey, Independent TD Michael Healy Rae, Labour Senator Annie Hoey and political reporter Gr...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 21st October 2021 from 2021-10-21T12:00

Assessing the past tumultuous Dáil term, with political scientists Kevin Cunningham, Gary Murphy, Theresa Reidy and former Fine Gael TD Kate O'Connell

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Wednesday 20th October 2021 from 2021-10-20T12:00

Updated Covid guidelines, rent inflation and aims&objectives of Fianna Fáil. With Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock, PBP Solidarity TD Mick Barry and political journalist ...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 19th October 2021 from 2021-10-19T12:00

New Covid guidelines, housing and climate. With Green Party Senator Pauline O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD Darren O'Rourke, Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín and political correspondent Aoife Moore

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The Late Debate
Thursday 14th October 2021 from 2021-10-14T12:00

Rising Covid cases, inflation and safety on public transport. With Fine Gael Senator Garret Ahearn, Independent Senator Alice-Mary Higgins, Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú, journalist Mick Clifford, A...

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 13th October 2021 from 2021-10-13T12:00

Covid cases on the rise, Budget analysis and Northern Ireland protocol disputed once more. With Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers, Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire, Independent TD Catherine Conno...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 12th October 2021 from 2021-10-12T12:00

Budget 2022 special, with Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary, Fine Gael TD Kieran O'Donnell, Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan, Sinn Féin TD Martin Kenny, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon, Labour TD Ivana Bac...

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Leaders Debate Discussion from 2021-10-08T17:23:46.569218

Mary Minihan, Paddy Smyth, Mícheál Mac Donncha, Oisin Coghlan, Fergus Finlay, Pat Carey and Abie Philbin Bowman join Katie to discuss the issues raised on RTÉ's Prime Time Leader's Debate.

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Campaign 2020 Review from 2021-10-08T17:23:46.566553

Gerard Howlin, Brenda Power, Hugh O'Connell, Liam Reid and Rory Hearne join Katie to review the 2020 campaign.

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Election 2020: the Exit Poll from 2021-10-08T17:23:46.564903

Election 2020: the Exit Poll - discussed by Michael Gallagher, Theresa Reidy, Kevin Cunningham, Eoghan Tomás McDermott and Jennifer Bray

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The Late Debate
Thursday 30th September 2021 from 2021-09-30T12:00

Rents, Mica, AG conflicts, nightclubs return and The Late Diversion. With Senator Catherine Ardagh, Labour TD Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Green Party TD Francis Noel Duffy, PBPS Mick Barry, political corres...

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The Late Diversion: unparliamentary language from 2021-09-30T12:00

Lise Hand offers us a guide through some of the more entertaining examples of unparliamentary language through the years

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 29th September 2021 from 2021-09-29T12:00

Energy crisis looming, data centres, Mica redress, Covid bonus and a living wage. With Fine Gael TD Alan Farrell, Sinn Féin Senator Lynn Boylan, Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice, political report...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 28th September 2021 from 2021-09-28T12:00

Addressing the housing crisis and Women of Honour meet the Minister. With Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, Social Democrats TD Cian O'Callaghan, political correspondent Cia...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 23rd September 2021 from 2021-09-23T12:00

Budget anticipation, Covid bonus for frontline workers, affordable accommodation and Sinn Féin the largest party in the Dáil. With Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford Lee, Sinn Féin TD Paul Donne...

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Wednesday 22nd September 2021 from 2021-09-22T12:00

Housing, CETA, Green Party discipline and appropriate tribute for frontline workers. With Green Party TD Marc Ó Cathasaigh, People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith, Labour Senator Marie Sherlock and pol...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 21st September 2021 from 2021-09-21T12:00

Affordable Housing, Sláintecare and anticipating the Budget....with Fine Gael TD Kieran O'Donnell, Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, Independent TD Michael Healy Rae and Political Correspondent Craig H...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 16th September 2021 from 2021-09-16T12:00

Confidence vote and leak allegations, sanctions for inappropriate comments by TD's, N Ireland centenary, HSE over-spend, Housing Shared Equity Scheme and aviation recovery. With Green Party TD Neas...

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 15th September 2021 from 2021-09-15T12:00

Confidence vote in Minister Coveney, Marc MacSharry resigns, Freedom of Information requests, Sláintecare and alcohol licensing laws - all discussed with Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Sinn Féin TD C...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 14th September 2021 from 2021-09-14T12:00

Zappone appointment controversy, women&defence forces, Covid boosters and pension age discussed by Fine Gael TD Richard Bruton, Social Democrats TD Jennifer Whitmore, Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy and p...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 10th June 2021 from 2021-06-10T12:00

Housing special (end of season show). With Senators Mary Fitzpatrick and Rebecca Moynihan, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, business journalist Killian Woods and Professor Orla Hegarty

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The Late Debate
Thursday 27th May 2021 from 2021-05-27T12:00

Indoor dining and ventilation, international travel, PUP and hospitality staff and The Late Diversion. With Fianna Fáil TD John Lahart, Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery-Kearney, Social Democrats TD Gar...

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The Late Diversion: the Limerick Soviet from 2021-05-27T12:00

Liam Cahill tells the story of the Limerick Soviet

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 26th May 2021 from 2021-05-26T12:00

Indoor dining regulations, phasing out PUP, vaccination, housing and Dublin Bay South by-election candidates. With senators Regina Doherty, Lynn Boylan and Rebecca Moynihan and Irish Daily Mail pol...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 20th May 2021 from 2021-05-20T12:00

Latest on cyber-attack on health systems, a digital Covid travel cert, housing and outdoor gatherings. With Neale Richmond, Neasa Hourigan, Paul Murphy, Peadar Tóibín, Aoife Moore and Adrian Weckler

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 19th May 2021 from 2021-05-19T12:00

Stamp duty for housing investment funds, cuts at Aer Lingus and winding down PUP supports. With Kieran O'Donnell, Verona Murphy, Duncan Smith, Gráinne Ní Aodha and Dr Tom McDonnell

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 18th May 2021 from 2021-05-18T12:00

Cabinet agree changes to housing purchase regulations and cyber attack on health systems. With Malcolm Byrne, Gary Gannon, Louise O'Reilly, Harry McGee and Rory Hearne

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 3rd December 2019 from 2021-05-15T02:52:50.157341

Barry Cowen, Christina Finn, Martin Conway, Rose Conway Walsh, Gary Gannon and Kitty Holland discuss families in homeless accommodation, No Confidence vote in Minister Eoghan Murphy, claiming TD's ...

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 4th December 2019 from 2021-05-15T02:52:50.154292

Tim Lombard, Jan O'Sullivan, John Lahart, Jennifer Bray and Michael Harty discuss Dara Murphy's Dáil attendance record, future for current government, mortgage lending rules, corporation tax, Cervi...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 5th December 2019 from 2021-05-15T02:52:50.153448

Colm Burke, Jack Chambers, Elaine Loughlin, Mick Barry, Patrick McGarty and Michael Fitzmaurice discuss TD attendance records, homelessness, IFA blockade today, new children's hospital cost & hosp...

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The Late Debate
Thursday 13th May 2021 from 2021-05-13T12:00

Exiting lockdown&antigen tests, An Taisce&planning and The Late Diversion. With Annie Hoey, Cormac Devlin, RuairíÓMurchú, Ciara Phelan, Professor Kingston Mills, John Gibbons and Alan Kinsella

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The Late Diversion: electioneering and alcohol from 2021-05-13T12:00

Political archivist Alan Kinsella looks at the relationship between Irish politics and alcohol down the decades

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Wednesday 12th May 2021 from 2021-05-12T12:00

Homelessness and housing supply crisis, An Taisce and planning and the worsening situation in Israel. With Timmy Dooley, Róisín Garvey, Cathal Berry, Anthony Flynn, Craig Hughes and Professor Paul ...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 11th May 2021 from 2021-05-11T12:00

Tackling the housing crisis, the role of antigen tests and Ballymurphy inquest findings. With Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Pearse Doherty, Richard Boyd Barrett and Elaine Loughlin

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 18th February 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Fintan Warfield, Colm Burke, John Lahart, Roderic O'Gorman and Jennifer Bray discuss tnegotiations to form a Government, candidates for Labour leadership and online abuse of politicians

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Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael's Election 2020 Campaigns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD, John Lahart Fianna Fáil TD, Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD, Ellen Coyne, Head of Politics at JOE.ie and Harry McGee Political Correspondent with The Irish Times d...

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Dublin Bay South & Meath East Constituencies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Barry Lenihan gives us a run down on the candidates running in the Dublin Bay South and Meath East constituencies in the upcoming election.

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Waterford & Wexford Constituencies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dermot Keyes & David Looby gives us a run down of the candidates running in the Waterford & Wexford constituencies

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Independents Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dean Mulligan, Marian Harkin, Matt Shanahan, Verona Murphy and Richard Oakley join Katie to discuss the independent's prospects in the upcoming election.

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Limerick & Clare Constituencies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John Cooke gives us a run down on the candidates running in the Clare and Limerick constituencies

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Cork Constituencies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Deirdre O'Shaughnessy gives a run down on the candidates running in all the Cork constituencies in the upcoming election.

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Mayo & Dun Laoghaire from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

RTÉ reporter, Barry Lenihan gives a run down on the candidates running in the Mayo and Dun Laoghaire constituencies.

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Galway Candidates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dave O'Connell gives a run down of the candidates running in Galway East, West and Roscommon/Galway in the upcoming election.

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Rural Ireland Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Fitzmaurice, Mary O'Rourke, Seán Kyne, Pippa Hackett, Denis Naughten and Dave O'Connell join Katie to discuss all things rural Ireland including jobs, housing and broadband.

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Kerry and Donegal Candidates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

John McAteer and Deirdre Walsh give Katie the run down on the candidates running in both Donegal and Kerry in the upcoming election.

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Late Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Michael Darcy, Robert Troy, Pearse Doherty, Paul Gogarty and Colette Browne are on the panel to debate Insurance.

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Tipperary and Wicklow Candidates from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

RTÉ reporter Barry Lenihan gives a run down on the candidates running in election 2020 in counties Tipperary and Wicklow

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The Late Debate
Thursday 7th November 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Barry Ward, James Lawless, Kate Shanahan, Larry Donnelly and Harry McGee discuss the future of RTÉ, social media regulation and the latest news on possible impeachment of Donald Trump

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The Late Debate
Wednesday 6th November 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Martin Conway, John Brassil, Lise Hand, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, John Lyons and Anthony O'Connor discuss the health service, private development on public lands and TD's voting and claimingDail expenses 

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Tuesday 5th November 2019 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pat Deering, Jack Chambers, Mick Barry, Christina Finn and Maurice Quinlivan discuss government drugs strategy, the Shane O’Farrell inquiry and the Money Message Bill

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The Housing Crisis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Noel Rock - Fine Gael TD Dub Nth West, Marc McSharry - FF TD Sligo Leitrim, Eoin O’Broin - Sinn Fein Dub Mid West, Orla Hegarty - School of Architecture, UCD, Mel Reynolds - A...

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Vote-Gate – Health – Broadband from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Kate O’Connell, Fine Gael TD, James Lawless, Fianna Fáil TD, Peadar Tóibín, Aontú Leader, Ged Nash, Labour Senator and Jennifer Bray, Political Reporter with The Irish Times.

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Brexit – NCH – Taoiseach’s Apology – Vote-Gate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Stephen Donnelly, Fianna Fáil TD for Wicklow, Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal, Paul Murphy, RISE TD for Dublin South West, Tim Lombard, Fine Gael Senator, Michae...

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Brexit Deal - General Election - United Ireland - Budget 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Barry Cowen, Fianna Fáil TD, Kieran O'Donnell, Fine Gael Senator, Padraig MacLochlainn, Sinn Féin Senator, Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law in WIT, Jim Power, Economist, Chris...

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Brexit – Homelessness – Insurance from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Fergus O'Dowd, Fine Gael TD, Brid Smith, People Before Profit TD, Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Fianna Fáil Senator, Aodhán O'Ríordáin, Labour Party Senator, Lise Hand, Journalist and ...

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Brexit - General Election - Public Sector Pay from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Pat Deering, Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny, Declan Breathnach, Fianna Fáil TD for Louth, Niall Ó Donnghaile, Sinn Fein Senator, Patricia MacBride, Political Commentator, Alis...

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Brexit - Climate Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Jack Chambers, Fianna Fáil TD, Barry Ward, Fine Gael Councillor, Gerry Boyle, Director of Teagasc, Aisling Wheeler, Extinction Rebellion, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent fo...

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Protection Money – Housing – Brexit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Katie was joined by Eoin Ó Broin, Sinn Féin TD, Richard Boyd Barrett, Solidarity - People Before Profit TD, Michelle Mulherin, Fine Gael Senator, Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fáil Councillor, John Downing...

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Thursday 17th December 2020 from 2020-12-17T12:00

End-of-year special - our Political Awards of 2020. Panel: Philip Ryan, Aoife Moore, Michael O'Regan, Harry McGee and Larry Donnelly

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Wednesday 16th December 2020 from 2020-12-16T12:00

Bank bailouts&Debenhams workers, Covid in Northern Ireland, fishing rights and political attitudes to CETA. With: Malcolm Byrne, Thomas Pringle, Rebecca Moynihan, Christina Finn and CiaránÓDriscoll

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The Late Diversion: Brexit, fisheries and us from 2020-12-16T12:00

Ciarán Ó Driscoll with a detailed guide to why fisheries is such a crucial element in the final Brexit negotiations

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Tuesday 15th December 2020 from 2020-12-15T12:00

Rollout of Covid vaccine, Brian Stanley statement re tweets, CETA and remembering electronic voting. With Regina Doherty, Louise O'Reilly, Hazel Chu, Hugh O'Connell and David Davin Power

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The Late Diversion: electronic voting from 2020-12-15T12:00

David Davin Power looks back to 1999 when Noel Dempsey championed a new system of voting

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Thursday 10th December 2020 from 2020-12-10T12:00

Brexit trade deal talks, political tweets and when sports and politics collide. With Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Lynn Boylan, Mary Seery Kearney, Mick Clifford and Barry Lenihan

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The Late Diversion: sport and politics from 2020-12-10T12:00

Barry Lenihan looks at historic instances when Irish sport and politics collided

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Thursday 22nd October 2020 from 2020-10-22T12:00

Nursing home staffing crisis, Cervical Check Tribunal and Mother&Baby Home records - discussed by EamonÓCuiv, Kathleen Funchion, Ivana Bacik, Kate O'Connell and Christina Finn

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Wednesday 21st October 2020 from 2020-10-21T12:00

Level 5 lockdown begins, contact tracing, education, Direct Provision and Mother & Baby Homes. A full discussion, with Barry Ward, Holly Cairns, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Patricia MacBride and Daniel McCo...

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Tuesday 20th October 2020 from 2020-10-20T12:00

Living under Level 5, discussed by an all-female panel - Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Bríd Smith, Alison O'Connor, Lisa Chambers, Dr Kim Roberts and Sarah Carey

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Thursday 15th October 2020 from 2020-10-15T12:00

Rising Covid numbers, GAA Championships and Ryanair in Cork and Shannon. Panel - Dr Una Fallon, Jennifer Whitmore, Patrick Costello, Tim Lombard, Ruth Coppinger, Hugh O'Connell and Malachy Clerkin

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Wednesday 14th October 2020 from 2020-10-14T12:00

Cavan, Monaghan & Donegal move to Level 4 restrictions, Mother & Baby Home records sealed and review into Leaving Cert calculated grades system. Panel include Christopher O'Sullivan, Verona Murphy,...

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The Late Debate
Tuesday 13th October 2020 from 2020-10-13T12:00

Reaction to Budget 2021 - Minister Ossian Smith, Matt Carthy TD, senators Regina Doherty and Marie Sherlock and Ian Kehoe of The Currency

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Wednesday 30th September 2020 from 2020-09-30T12:00

Error in Leaving Cert calculated grades algorithm, methods to continue Covid fight and Dying With Dignity Bill - discussed by Lorraine Clifford Lee, Peadar Tóibín, Annie Hoey, John Halligan and Joh...

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Tuesday 29th September 2020 from 2020-09-29T12:00

Politicians-turned-lobbyists and keeping students on board with Covid restrictions -discussed by Colm Burke, Claire Kerrane, Paul Murphy, Malcolm Byrne, Jennifer Bray and Lorna Fitzpatrick

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Thursday 24th September 2020 from 2020-09-24T12:00

Donegal enters Level 3 restrictions, contact tracing, the HSE Winter Plan and Brexit land bridge. With Róisín Shortall, Cathal Berry, Lisa Chambers, Mick Clifford and Dr Fergal Hickey

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Wednesday 23rd September 2020 from 2020-09-23T12:00

Political relationships, TD salaries, sick pay, public health specialists and the future of air travel for the west of Ireland - Gary Gannon, Marian Harkin, Barry Ward, Professor Emer Shelley and H...

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Tuesday 22nd September 2020 from 2020-09-22T12:00

Ban on evictions, community policing, pubs re-opening and government special advisors - all discussed by Michael Healy Rae, Mary Fitzpatrick, Mark Ward, Daniel McConnell and Orla Hegarty

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Thursday 17th September 2020 from 2020-09-17T12:00

Covid latest: Dublin enters Phase 3 of roadmap, outbreaks in schools and meat plants and the future for nursing homes - Bríd Smith, Timmy Dooley, David Cullinane, Harry McGee, Adrian Cummins and Dr...

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Wednesday 16th September 2020 from 2020-09-16T12:00

Worrying increase in Covid cases nationally and downgrading of Leaving Cert grades - James Lawless, Mick Barry, Rebecca Moynihan, Aoife Moore, Aoife Darcy and David Loughrey

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Tuesday 15th September 2020 from 2020-09-15T12:00

Covid scare in Cabinet, government's Living With Covid plan and tense UK Brexit negotiations - Neale Richmond, Neasa Hourigan, Pa Daly, Eoghan de Barra and Alison O'Connor

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Thursday 12th March 2020 from 2020-03-12T12:00

Coronavirus lockdown and forming a new government - Ingrid Miley, Colm Burke, Mary Butler, Mairéad Farrell, Richard Oakley, Dr Laura Durcan and Priscilla Lynch

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Wednesday 11th March 2020 from 2020-03-11T12:00

Coronavirus, a new government and gender balance - Bríd Smith, Holly Cairns, Neasa Hourigan, Dr Rhona Mahony, Catherine Cox and Sinead O'Carroll

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Tuesday 10th March 2020 from 2020-03-10T12:00

10 more cases of Coronavirus and FF/FG talks to form a government - Fergus O'Dowd, Jack Chambers, Ruairí Ó Murchú, Professor Mary Horgan, Justine McCarthy and Brigid Laffan

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Thursday 27th February 2020 from 2020-02-27T12:00

Dr Kevin Kelleher, Susan Mitchell, Alan Farrell, Gary Gannon, Bríd Smith, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Harry McGee discuss the arrival of Coronavirus into Ireland, Labour Party leadership, government form...

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Wednesday 26th February 2020 from 2020-02-26T12:00

A mental health special, with Dr Kieran Moore, James Browne, Mark Ward, June Shannon and Dr Harry Barry

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Tuesday 25th February 2020 from 2020-02-25T12:00

Pippa Hackett, Jim O'Callaghan, Matt Carthy, Lise Hand and Kevin Cunningham discuss spread of Coronavirus across Europe, talks to form government + Sinn Féin public meetings

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Thursday 20th February 2020 from 2020-02-20T12:00

The first meeting of the 33rd Dáil - Robert Troy, Darren O'Rourke, Michael McNamara, Colette Browne and Gary Murphy

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Addressing the housing crisis from 2020-02-19T12:00

Dealing with the country's housing crisis going forward - Eoin Ó Broin, Neasa Hourigan, Darragh O'Brien, Richard Boyd Barrett, Orla Hegarty and Hugh Brennan

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Party Negotiations and Government Formation from 2020-02-13T12:00

Fianna Fáil TD Jack Chambers, Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan, Green Party TD Neasa Hourigan, Sinn Féin councillor Daithí Doolan and Political Editor with The Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell join Kati...

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Brendan Howlin's Resignation and The Future of the Labour Party from 2020-02-12T12:00

Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, Fianna Fáil TD Anne Rabbitte, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent Hugh O'Connell, Professor of Modern Irish History Diarmaid Ferriter and Irish Examiner Col...

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Political Permutations and Possibility of a Second Election from 2020-02-12T12:00

Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy, Fianna Fáil TD Anne Rabbitte, Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent Hugh O'Connell, Professor of Modern Irish History Diarmaid Ferriter and Irish Examiner Col...

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Government Formation from 2020-02-11T12:00

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD, John Lahart Fianna Fáil TD, Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD, Ellen Coyne, Head of Politics at JOE.ie and Harry McGee Political Correspondent with The Irish Times d...

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Possibility of a Second Election from 2020-02-11T12:00

Alan Farrell, Fine Gael TD, John Lahart Fianna Fáil TD, Cian O’Callaghan, Social Democrats TD, Ellen Coyne, Head of Politics at JOE.ie and Harry McGee Political Correspondent with The Irish Times d...

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Younger voters in election 2020 from 2020-01-30T12:00

Ellen Coyne, Eoin O'Broin, Malcom Byrne, Adrienne Wallace and Tate Donnelly discuss many issues affecting younger people and what parties need to do to get young peoples' vote.

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Late Debate in Cork from 2020-01-29T12:00

Simon Coveney, Michael McGrath, Donnacha O'Laoghaire, Kathleen Lynch, Deirdre O'Shaughnessy join Katie in Cork to debate finances, Brexit and much more.

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Care in Ireland Debate from 2020-01-28T12:00

Regina Doherty, John Lahert, Kevin Humphreys, Valerie Cox and Daniel McConnell debate Caring for Ireland including Childcare & Homecare for the elderly.

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Health Debate from 2020-01-21T12:00

Simon Harris, Stephen Donnelly, Louise O'Reilly, Susan Mitchell and Alison O'Connor join Katie Hannon to discuss all things health.

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Thursday 16th January 2020 from 2020-01-16T12:00

Fergus O'Dowd, John Curran, Sheila Reilly, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Gary Gannon and Lise Hand discuss General Election 2020 and brutal drug murders

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General Election Analysis from 2020-01-16T12:00

Sheila Reilly gives a constituency breakdown for Cavan Monaghan and Longford Westmeath

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Wednesday 15th January 2020 from 2020-01-15T12:00

Damien English, Darragh O'Brien, Bríd Smith, Eoin Ó Broin and John Downing discuss homelessness, Election Constituency breakdown (Dublin West and Sligo Leitrim) and the rental crisis

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Tuesday 14th January 2020 from 2020-01-14T12:00

Alex White, Christina Finn, Stephen Collins, Derek Mooney and Jennifer Bray - the forthcoming General Election

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The Late Debate
Thursday 19th December 2019 from 2019-12-19T12:00

Awards for the best political performances of 2019, with Philip Ryan, Christina Finn, Eamon Delaney, Larry Donnelly and Michael O'Regan

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Wednesday 18th December 2019 from 2019-12-18T12:00

John Lahart, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Mícheál Mac Donncha, Patricia MacBride and Harry McGee discuss insurance crisis for childcare providers, FAI bailout and re-activating Stormont parliament

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Tuesday 17th December 2019 from 2019-12-17T12:00

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Anne Rabbitte, Kieran O'Donnell, Kathleen Funchion and Colette Browne discuss TD's voting for colleagues, Dara Murphy and Verona Murphy, Paudie Coffey leaves political life, insu...

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Thursday 12th December 2019 (part 1) from 2019-12-12T12:00

A 4-hour special with the latest from the UK General Election, as it happens

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Thursday 12th December 2019 (part 2) from 2019-12-12T12:00

A 4-hour special with the latest from the UK General Election, as it happens

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Wednesday 11th December 2019 from 2019-12-11T12:00

Bríd Smith, John Paul Phelan, Tanya Ward, Malcolm Byrne, Lise Hand and Dr Niamh O'Brien discuss the risks for children in direct provision/gangs and investigation into Dara Murphy

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Tuesday 10th December 2019 from 2019-12-10T12:00

Anne Rabbitte, Denis Naughten, Michelle Mulherin, Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and Colette Browne discuss proposed rent freeze, funding for victims of domestic violence, ban on smoky coal and future for RTÉ

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Thursday 28th November 2019 from 2019-11-28T12:00

Aodhán Ó Ríordán, Sarah Kelleher, Robert Troy, Nicola Tallant and Barry Ward discuss whether the government Drugs Strategy is working

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By-election special: Dublin Mid West from 2019-11-27T12:00

Our fourth and final by-election special focuses on the Dublin Mid West constituency

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Thursday 21st November 2019 from 2019-11-21T13:00

Lynn Boylan, Alison O'Connor, Claire McGing, Lorraine Higgins, Mary Fitzpatrick and Maeve O'Connell discuss the government Public Services Card and women in political life

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By-election special: Dublin Fingal from 2019-11-20T13:00

Our second by-election special focuses on the Dublin Fingal constituency

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By-election special: Wexford from 2019-11-19T13:00

The first of our by-election specials focuses on the Wexford constituency

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Thursday 14th November 2019 from 2019-11-14T13:00

A climate change special with Fergus O'Dowd, John Gibbons, Pippa Hackett, Jack Chambers, Ciaran Fitzgerald and Neil Walker

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Wednesday 13th November 2019 from 2019-11-13T13:00

Colm Brophy, Fiona O'Loughlin, Brian Stanley, Elaine Loughlin, Teresa Buczkowska and Gerard Craughwell discuss continuing reaction to Noel Grealish comments, bank practices and televising party con...

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Tuesday 12th November 2019 from 2019-11-12T13:00

Neale Richmond, Lisa Chambers, Richard Boyd Barrett, Kevin Humphreys and Jennifer Bray discuss politicians targets of abuse, Lorraine Clifford Lee tweets, Noel Grealish questioning money being sent...

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