Why are there still so few women in Irish politics?
The recent election and appointments to cabinet were a step backwards for gender representation in Irish politics. On today's podcast Hugh and Jennifer are joined by Aldagh McDonogh, chairperson of Wo...
19 Feb 202549min
Should the Government drop Rent Pressure Zones - and what would replace them?
Micheál Martin's recent signalling of a possible policy shift regarding Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) has put housing policy back in the spotlight. On today's podcast Hugh discusses the evolving housing ...
17 Feb 202549min
Did Micheál call Mary Lou a liar?
Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray join Hugh for our weekly Irish politics wrap:Did Taoiseach Micheál Martin call Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald a liar, in breach of arcane Dáil rules? Our panel of lapse...
14 Feb 202538min
Why is support for reunification rising?
Support for Irish unity has grown significantly in the past three years in Northern Ireland, though a clear majority remains in favour of remaining part of the United Kingdom, according to the latest ...
12 Feb 202544min
Michael Brendan Dougherty: how Trump won me over
It is just three weeks since Donald Trump was inaugurated but his impact has been huge. A flurry of executive orders and aggressive actions is already reshaping American life. On today's podcast Hugh ...
10 Feb 202549min
Jim O'Callaghan and the new ministers out to make a good first impression
Harry McGee and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan on today’s Inside Politics podcast to discuss the week in politics:· Letters from Independent TDs to to Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy stating t...
7 Feb 202542min
Europe gets serious on security. Will Ireland follow?
Hugh Linehan and guests discuss domestic political issues and European defence challenges. In part one, Pat Leahy talks about the resolution of the Dáil speaking rights row and the damage it has done ...
5 Feb 202546min
Can Germany's centre hold as the far-right AfD rises?
Hugh speaks with Berlin correspondent Derek Scally about major political shifts happening in Germany ahead of the federal election later this month. Germany’s history has meant any cooperation between...
3 Feb 202541min
