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50:26

Labour backs Connolly, and Flatley jumps the shark

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/08/01

Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:·The Labour Party has backed Independent TD Catherine Connolly’s bid for the Áras. And there is little appetite inSinn FéinforMary Lou McDonaldto run forpresidentas party figures move closer to the idea of also backing Connolly. Elsewhere, presidential hopefulMichael Flatley had to explain why he wasn’t a threat to great white sharks everywhere.·The ongoing debate over the Occupied Territories Bill and

35:12

'Will we live to see a Taoiseach not in Fine Gael or...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/07/30

It's part two of our summer Ask Me Anything, with the panel tackling questions sent to politicspodcast@irishtimes.com by listeners. Hugh, Pat, Jack, Ellen and Cormac address topics from disapora voting rights to the lack of representation of migrant communities in Dáil Eireann, the meaning of populism and the efficiency of government spending. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

33:43

'Why are there no pro-Israel voices in the Dáil?'...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/07/28

It's summer holiday season and that means it's time to open the floor to questions from the Inside Politics audience. Hugh, Pat, Jack, Ellen and Cormac sift through the politicspodcast@irishtimes.com inbox and pick out questions on the presidency, Gaza, the State's struggle to solve complex problems, and more. Thanks for listening to Inside Politics throughout the political year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

40:42

Will Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin abstain from the...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/07/25

Ellen Coyne and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:·With Independent TD Catherine Connolly and former MEP Mairead McGuinness having declared their candidacy, there will now be at least two names in the race for the Áras. But with no sign yet of a clear candidate for Fianna Fáil or Sinn Féin, are any of the potential names currently being discussed likely to gain party support?·Fianna Fáil's Niall Collins would be 'very uncomfortable' with a one-size-fits-all approach to

38:36

Do Sinn Féin need to change tack after slump in the...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/07/18

Cormac McQuinn and Jack Horgan-Jones join Pat Leahy to look back on the week in politics:·The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll shows Sinn Féin on 22 per cent (down four), with Fianna Fáil on 22 per cent (no change) and Fine Gael on 17 per cent (up one). Given just 14% of voters feel Government is successfully tackling the country’s problems, do Sinn Féin need to find a new strategy in order to stimulate support?·One of the most notable findings of the poll is the clear growth potential

39:42

Srebrenica genocide: Why Bosnia is still divided 30...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/07/09

This month marks 30 years since the Srebrenica genocide, when more than 8,000 Muslim men and boys were massacred by Serb forces in Bosnia. In today’s episode, Irish Times Eastern Europe Correspondent Daniel McLaughlin joins Hugh to reflect on his recent visit to eastern Bosnia. They discuss the enduring legacy of the atrocity, how the town is preparing to commemorate the 30th anniversary and the political deadlock that still grips the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

35:27

What's gone wrong for Keir Starmer - and can he get...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/07/07

It is just over a year since Keir Starmer’s Labour Party won a huge majority and took power in London, but Starmer’s political capital is already at a low ebb.It hasn’t all been bad: most noticeably here, he has managed to repair the UK’s relationship with Ireland after the fractious Brexit years. But he has also handled the Trump administration and the EU with skill.It’s at home where he hasn’t done so well. Some notable successes - on reducing NHS waiting times - have been overshadowed by a series

49:01

Could the Israel-Iran war completely destabilise the...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/06/20

Sally Hayden and Harry McGee join Jack Horgan-Jones to look back on the week in politics:·Sally Hayden joins the pod on the line from Beirut where missiles flying overhead have become a fact of daily life despite the ceasefire agreement Lebanon signed with Israel last November. With Israel’s attention now firmly on Iran, the rising death toll and continuing aerial attacks from both sides show no signs of abating. And is the US on the verge of joining Israel’s attack on Iran? What could that mean for

35:51

Opposition smells blood in the water over RPZ changes

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/06/18

Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones join Harry McGee to talk about the ongoing fallout from the Government's proposed changes to the rights of tenants and landlords. They look at growing criticism of the finer points of the policy. Will the delay in rolling out RPZs to the whole country incentivise landlords to raise rents while they can? Do the new rules effectively prohibit short-term lets in tourism areas? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42:33

Why Europe needs to realise the truth about America -...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/06/09

Where does Europe fit into the 21st century? Political scientist Professor Helen Thompson returns to the podcast to talk about the big picture for the global economy and international relations in the age of Trump's second term, China's rise and Europe's relative decline. She talks to Hugh about the real significance of America's debt pile, Silicon Valley's shift to Trump, the future of NATO, the growing interest in controlling the Arctic and China's economic and technological rise. And she argues

47:59

Gavan Reilly: The Secret Life of Leinster House

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/05/26

Leinster House is more than a place of work - it's a way of life for the politicians and other professionals who spend their days there. Journalist and broadcaster Gavan Reilly has written a book about the inner-workings of our parliament building and its inhabitants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

35:17

'The people who voted no are expected to go under a...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/05/19

The tenth anniversary of the marriage equality referendum has prompted some reminiscing about how the vote was the first of two pinnacles for progressivism in Ireland, the other being the abortion referendum three years later. For women and members of the LGBT community, the successful campaigns were pivotal moments for an Ireland escaping its oppressive past. But what about those on the losing side? Senator Ronán Mullen, who campaigned for a no vote, joins Hugh and Pat to talk about how those

58:40

Simon Harris: my style of politics is not a problem

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/05/12

Simon Harris had a difficult general election campaign as Fine Gael leader and has since faced criticism that he has not learned from mistakes in his new roles as Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs. On today's podcast he tells Jack Horgan-Jones and Hugh Linehan that his style of politics won't change. He also answers questions about policy issues including housing, the Occupied Territories Bill, a proposed levy on streamers like Netflix and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

37:16

Conclave: why this papal election is the hardest to...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/05/07

The death of Pope Francis has set in train one of the most unique contests in world politics: the Papal conclave. Cardinals will vote again and again until one name achieves a two-thirds majority and becomes pope. Voting is not the conclave's only similarity to secular politics. The prospects of victory for frontrunners Antonio Tagle from the Philippines and currentVaticansecretary of state Pietro Parolin have declined in recent days, thanks to the emergence of negative stories about the two

21:42

What does the surge of Farage's Reform mean for UK...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/05/03

On today’sInside Politicspodcast Irish Times London Correspondent Mark Paul joins Hugh Linehan to discuss what Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is already calling “the beginning of the end of the Conservative Party" as Tories lost council seats all over England.And to add icing to Farage’s cake, Reform Party candidate Sarah Pochin dramatically won the Runcorn and Helsby byelection by just six votes, the narrowest margin of victory in a byelection since 1944.Labour didn’t fare well in Thursday’s local

40:27

100 days of Government and very little to show

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/05/02

Pat Leahy and Harry McGee join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:·Nama chief executive Brendan McDonagh almost became housing ‘tsar’ until Fine Gael blocked his appointment this week. It seems communication between the two main parties was not at its strongest when it came to Fianna Fáil’s push to have McDonagh head up the new Housing Activation Office.·Both the Government of the 34th Dáil and Donald Trump reach the milestone of 100 days this week, although it feels like night and

40:48

Can 'technocratic daddy' Mark Carney solve Canada's...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/04/30

Canadian journalist Jen Gerson joins Hugh to talk about the results of Monday's federal election, which confirmed the once-unlikely comeback of the Liberal party led by former central banker Mark Carney. Gerson explains the unique challenges facing this vast, dispersed country whose relationship with its closest ally - the USA - has collapsed since the election of Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

45:36

Will there be a teacher’s strike in the autumn?

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/04/25

Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:·Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88. Thoughts now turn to the election of his successor and whether they will be viewed to be as tolerant and progressive as the late pontiff.·Minister for Education Helen McEntee has her work cut out for her to keep secondary school teachers onside with both the Teacher’s Union of Ireland and the Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland voting to ballot

42:16

Can Europe fight back against Trump's tariffs?

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/03/31

Wednesday April 2nd is when US president Donald Trump is expected to announce tariffs on a wide range of imports from several countries, probably including the European Union. But what can the EU do in response? Cliff Taylor and Jack Power join Hugh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

41:04

Are Labour getting too close to Sinn Féin for their...

Irish Times Inside Politics ·

2025/03/28

Pat Leahy and Sarah Burns join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:·The Dáil will enter uncharted territory next Tuesday as a motion ofno confidencein Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphywill be debated in the Dáil. Mary Lou McDonald and Labour leader Ivan Bacik are united in their insistence that Murphy’s position is no longer tenable with new speaking time slots for coalition-supporting Independents and Government backbenchers on Dáil schedule.·Donald Trump has pledged to unveil his new

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