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Áine and the team consider the unlawful killing verdict in the long-running inquest into the Stardust fire. On the political front, they look at the very combative dynamic emerging between the Taoiseach and the Leader of the Opposition.
Simon Harris's first week as Taoiseach saw him in Brussels and Warsaw... but not the chamber of the Dáil, prompting an 'as láthair' attack from Sinn Féin and some social media kung fu between himself and Mary Lou McDonald.
Áine and the team consider the election of the country's youngest ever Taoiseach, the changes he has made to his executive team, and whether there's fight in this Coalition yet.
As Simon Harris readies to address the party faithful at a gathering in Galway, Áine and the team discuss the horse-trading the country's youngest leader faces to cement a majority. Who's going to get the nod for a Cabinet gig? And is the Green
New broom, new rules. Simon Harris readies himself to overhaul his party. Áine and the team assess the scale of the challenge he faces.
Leo's Day morphed into Simon's moment. Áine and the team review an unprecedented 24 hours in Irish politics and consider what lies ahead.
After Leo Varadkar dropped his bombshell, David McCullagh asks the team, who saw that coming?
Limerick readies itself to vote in the country's first ever directly-elected mayor. Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faces a crucial test in Washington DC over Gaza. And the Coalition grapples with a gaping disconnect from the electorate: Clearer messagi
The Government has suffered a significant setback with the results of the referendums. But the main opposition parties had backed yes votes too. With the latest analysis, Áine Lawlor is joined by Mary Regan from Dublin Castle, Brian O'Donovan i
And they're off! The Cabinet readies itself to disperse across the globe for its annual migration to promote brand Éire. Meanwhile, for PAC, side deals on the QT at RTÉ mean it's time for the C&AG: alphabet soup is on the menu at Montrose.
The local and European elections are closing in - as are the referendums. Meanwhile, groundhog day grinds on, gnawing nerves in Montrose. With its chair departed and DG in the crosshairs for the first time in this sorry saga, it's been a rough
Another difficult week for RTÉ, with its DG in the crosshairs for the first time over his actions, rather than those of his predecessor, Dee Forbes. But will the "most robust and the clearest advice" he has ever seen put this matter to rest?
'A lot of drama' and 'audible gasps' at the Media Committee, with the latest appearance by the brass at RTÉ. Paul Cunningham & Co. consider the week's developments. Along with a lyric or two from Bono.
An eventful week, which saw the passing of former taoiseach John Bruton and a moving tribute from his brother, Richard. Another arson attack prompted charges of Govt inaction, and there's a slip in support for Sinn Féin (which retains a command
Another damning report into mismanagement at RTÉ, and still no clarity over whether the Government can agree on a new funding model. Áine notes "a lot of fudge built into" the deal to get the Northern Ireland Executive back up and running. Alon
After a damning Grant Thornton report into 'Toy Show The Musical', Áine and the team ponder the implications for the national broadcaster.
Integration Minister Roderic O'Gorman may be the first to put "throuple" on the Dáil record. A culinary response took a turn for the surreal, and far from the wording of the family referendum which was being debated. Áine and the team also cons
With South Africa addressing the top UN court to demand that Israel immediately suspend its military operation in Gaza, the Government is coming under increased pressure for its refusal to support the bid. Amid apparent differences within the C
In this special Christmas edition, Tommy Meskill speaks to Simon Harris, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Labour's justice spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin and Ciara Phelan of the Irish Examiner... as they look ahead to 2024 and the big
After speculation had hit fever-pitch, the DUP this week torpedoed hopes of a restoration of power-sharing before Christmas. What went wrong? Áine Lawlor is joined by Northern Editor Vincent Kearney, who gives the inside track on the last-minut
Soc Dem leader Holly Cairns talks to Áíne about facial recognition and a 'worrying' lack of data underpinning cuts to benefits for Ukrainian refugees. Also, Robert Troy's Christmas woes, a good week for Eamon Ryan and 'green-lash' in the Dutch
They stand for "common sense" politics which does "what it says on the tin", Mattie McGrath says of the Rural Independent Group. This week that included a heated debate on immigration. He tells Áine that he doesn't take offence at people misund
On the day the Dáil held a minute's silence for Shane MacGowan, the political system continued to grapple with the fallout from the Dublin riots. Helen McEntee may face a no confidence motion, while Drew Harris still refuses to accept that gard
As Ireland reels from is first stabbing outside a Dublin city school, Áine and the team assess latest reaction. They discuss the row over the Government's decision to abandon the triple lock governing peace-keeping missions abroad, and explain
Irish people have begun to leave Gaza for safety, while outside Leinster House protestors made clear their anger at the ongoing bombardment. Paul Cunningham in Israel recounts how an air raid alert forced Micheál Martin's convoy off the road. T
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