PoliTalks

New Taoiseach, New Government, Old News

As the week draws to a close and the newly minted government breaks for two weeks after a gruelling two days, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for coverage of the week's stories.

Breaking - Dáil Suspended!

On what was supposed to be the day of Micheál Martin's return to the office of Taoiseach, opposition parties have refused to facilitate Dáil procedures until an agreement is reached on opposition speaking time for government-supporting TD's. After a chaotic breakdown of discourse in the Dáil, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend the house until 9am the following day. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for the story

Storming the Beaches on 'T-Day' - US Inauguration Special

Today the United States swears in its 47th President and Administration. The cold crowds of Washington DC have been shepherded indoors as the cheering fills the room, and a long list of promises (or threats?) are made. Joining us for analysis is Brendan Cahill-Flynn

Procedural Acrobatics, Policy Dilution, and Flux Capacitors

As we approach a new political epoch in the United States, does Ireland alternatively face a backslide to the past? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the weekend's stories.

A Government is Formed!

The long-awaited arrival of a Programme for Government may be nearing its end, as announcements of various Ministerial jobs and Departmental reshuffles are made throughout the day. From Minister Healy-Rae, to the department of domestic affairs that's not a department, and Harris' foreign ambitions, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for coverage on the latest stories. If you have questions for the show please email us at politalksireland@gmail.com