Jim O'Callaghan: We made a bad decision on the presidency
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan talks to Hugh and Pat about antisemitism after the Bondi beach attack, the progress of the Occupied Territories Bill, Ireland's security needs, why and how the Gov...
16 Des 202548min
That interview, Fianna Fáil's review and thorny issues for the Government
Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to look back on the week in politics:Next week Fianna Fáil will get the long-awaited review into the circumstances around Jim Gavin's disastrous presidentia...
12 Des 202553min
Does Ireland's neutrality leave room for increased defence spending?
The appearance of drones of unknown origin in Dublin last week around the time of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy's visit again highlighted the security challenges of the present day and Irela...
8 Des 202544min
Eurovision Israel boycott hits right note, but renaming Herzog Park feels tone deaf
Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· Ireland, along with Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands, will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Conte...
5 Des 202545min
What people don’t understand about the art of political communication - with Terry Prone
Terry Prone is a legend in Irish political communication. Her memoir, I’m Glad You Asked Me That, looks back at her remarkable career.On today’s Inside Politics podcast, she talks to Hugh Linehan abou...
3 Des 202557min
Jim O'Callaghan's explicit message on migration
Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh to talk through the week in politics:Jim O'Callaghan's message on migration The Taoiseach's fondness for overseas tripsNew data showing a rise in eviction not...
28 Nov 202545min
Could a left alliance transform Irish politics?
When Catherine Connolly was elected president with the support of every left-wing party, it sparked new hope on the left that greater cooperation between Sinn Fein, Labour, the Greens, the Social Demo...
26 Nov 202553min
