Mary Lou McDonald Under Pressure: Is Sinn Féin Facing a Leadership Revolt?

Holly Cairns Interview, The Left’s Momentum & Ireland’s AI Exposure

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins Gavan in studio to discuss Daniel Ennis’s Dublin Central victory, the prospect of left unity, and whether her party is preparing for power. Plus, the panel examines the fallout for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin after disappointing by-election results - and asks what they reveal about Ireland’s shifting political landscape. And, with the IMF warning that more than 40% of Irish jobs could be impacted by AI, just how exposed is Ireland to the global tech crunch? Plus on the panel: Lisa Chambers, Director of Public Affairs at Consello and Former Fianna Fáil TD Daniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post Kevin Doyle, Group Political Editor, Irish Independent ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Israeli Detentions, RTÉ Finances and The Cost of Living

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee joined Monday with Gavan Reilly following the Israeli detention of Irish citizens in international waters, including a sister of President Catherine Connolly. Plus, on the panel: Eamon Ryan, former Green Party Leader and Minister  Sarah Carey, Columnist  Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent, Bauer Media ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Micheál Martin on Public Spending & Fianna Fáil Leadership

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joins Monday with Gavan Reilly to discuss the Government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis, recent protests, and spending priorities ahead of next year’s budget. Plus on the panel: Ivan Yates, Broadcaster Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin & Founder at Ireland Thinks ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Mary Lou McDonald Under Pressure: Is Sinn Féin Facing a Leadership Revolt?

The starting pistol is fired on two key by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central — but the spotlight is on Sinn Féin. With the party topping the polls and in government in the North, Mary Lou McDonald joins Gavan Reilly amid reports of a growing mutiny within the party ranks after eight years in opposition leadership. Plus, a security scare involving Donald Trump in Washington DC, and renewed debate after Jim Glennon apologises for providing a character reference in a sexual exploitation case — should character references from TDs be scrapped altogether? With analysis from Harry McGee, Martina Devlin and Gary Murphy, breaking down the political stories shaping the week ahead. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is Micheál Martin really safe as FF leader?

It’s now over seven weeks since the Strait of Hormuz was shut off — trapping a quarter of the world’s oil and a fifth of its natural gas. What was hoped to be short-lived has proven anything but, and no one knows when it will end. So how does a government plan for the unplannable? Gavan Reilly examines the ongoing energy crisis, the options on the table — including a potential return to energy credits — and the political fallout after fuel protests. Despite seeing off a confidence motion, the government has lost a junior minister, while speculation continues around Micheal Martin’s leadership. With analysis from John Lee, Eileen Culloty and Mick Clifford. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.