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European Commission president is to sign a trade deal with the Latin American Mercosur bloc
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
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?
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
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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
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