The Late Debate

The Late Debate


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European Commission president is to sign a trade deal with the Latin American Mercosur bloc
December 05, 2024

Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands–North-West; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for

Talks continue over the formation of the next govt
December 05, 2024

Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands–North-West; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for

Who will be the voice for climate policy in the next government?
December 05, 2024

Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Ciaran Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for Midlands–North-West; Ciaran Ahern, Labour TD for Dublin South West; Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent for

Barnier loses a confidence vote after just 3 months in office
December 04, 2024

Suzanne Lynch, Politico in Brussels; Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West; Stephen Moffatt, National Policy Manager at Ba

Does the Regional Independent group hold the keys to Govt formation?
December 04, 2024

Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West; Stephen Moffatt, National Policy Manager at Barnardos; ine N Bhrislein, Broadca

What should an incoming Govt do to tackle social & regional inequality?
December 04, 2024

Marian Harkin, Independent TD for Sligo-Leitrim; Ruth Coppinger, People Before Profit-Solidarity TD for Dublin West; Stephen Moffatt, National Policy Manager at Barnardos; ine N Bhrislein, Broadca

Could govt formation talks drag on into the new year?
December 03, 2024

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fil TD for Wicklow-Wexford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Fin TD for Cork North Central; Siona Cahill, Activist and Communications Consultant; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at th

How bad was turnout and what could be done to improve it?
December 03, 2024

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fil TD for Wicklow-Wexford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Fin TD for Cork North Central; Siona Cahill, Activist and Communications Consultant; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at th

What else needs to be done to achieve gender balance?
December 03, 2024

Malcolm Byrne, Fianna Fil TD for Wicklow-Wexford; Thomas Gould, Sinn Fin TD for Cork North Central; Siona Cahill, Activist and Communications Consultant; Dr. Jennifer Kavanagh, Lecturer in Law at th

Analysis of General Election 2024
December 02, 2024

The 34th Dail has been filled. We're joined by Reporter Maura Fay. Cathy Bennet, Sinn Fein Candidate. Niamh Smyth, Fianna Fail Candidate. Paul Hosford with the Irish Examiner. Susanne Rogers, Social J