Referendum aftermath: a deep dive into the political repercussions
Last weekend's referendum defeats have jolted the political establishment. How could all major parties and many other players have got it so badly wrong - and does the failure reveal something deeper ...
13 Maalis 20241h 2min
‘Two wallops’ for Government as No-No vote emerges strong
Although counting is still underway in the family and care referendums, the Government has already admitted defeat, with a No-No result looking like the only outcome. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar described ...
9 Maalis 202431min
Is Europe in a ‘pre-war phase’?
Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:There were some interesting developments during the European People's Party (EPP) congress in Bucharest this week – ...
8 Maalis 202439min
Could angry farmers upend European politics?
Farmer protest movements are becoming an increasingly important part of the political landscape across Europe, from Poland, where they have been spurred by the lifting of tariffs on Ukrainian agricult...
6 Maalis 202435min
Does it matter if the Government lose these referendums?
Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:One week out from the care and family referendums taking place on March 8th and campaigning on both sides is finally ...
1 Maalis 202451min
European elections: a battle between the heavy hitters
Political scientist Theresa Reidy and political correspondent Harry McGee join Hugh to look ahead to June's European elections, when voters in Ireland and across the EU will pick their Members of the ...
28 Helmi 202446min
Is Catherine Martin in political danger?
The latest scandal engulfing RTÉ and Minister for Media Catherine Martin may be more cock-up than conspiracy, but it is no less damaging for that. The fallout from the dispute over who knew what, when...
23 Helmi 202439min
Is Ukrainian democracy functioning after two years of war?
As the second anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy is still a very popular figure among voters. But with no elections having been held since 2019, and w...
21 Helmi 202440min
