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As the week draws to a close and the newly minted government breaks for two weeks after a gruelling two days, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for coverage of the week's stories.

On what was supposed to be the day of Micheál Martin's return to the office of Taoiseach, opposition parties have refused to facilitate Dáil procedures until an agreement is reached on opposition speaking time for government-supporting TD's. After a chaotic breakdown of discourse in the Dáil, Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy was forced to suspend the house until 9am the following day. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for the story

Today the United States swears in its 47th President and Administration. The cold crowds of Washington DC have been shepherded indoors as the cheering fills the room, and a long list of promises (or threats?) are made. Joining us for analysis is Brendan Cahill-Flynn

As we approach a new political epoch in the United States, does Ireland alternatively face a backslide to the past? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the weekend's stories.

The long-awaited arrival of a Programme for Government may be nearing its end, as announcements of various Ministerial jobs and Departmental reshuffles are made throughout the day. From Minister Healy-Rae, to the department of domestic affairs that's not a department, and Harris' foreign ambitions, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for coverage on the latest stories. If you have questions for the show please email us at [email protected]

It is New Year's Eve, and today we are joined by Brendan Cahill-Flynn, to discuss the Land Hoarding (RZLT) Tax, as well as the Private Healthcare being practiced in public hospitals, and the strain that places on the system.

As we approach Christmas and the heat in Leinster House cools down, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for some pre-Christmas coverage.

As the Civil War Parties reach across the aisle (but not very far) to bolster their numbers for a potential government, the Regional Independent Group has smelt hesitation from the left and pounced upon the center-right. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the situation, as well as the Security of our politicians, and the latest updates on Syria

As coalition formation talks continue, and the Social Democrats try to cut loose bad press, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the day's stories, as well as Verona Murphy's nomination for Chair of the Dáil, and Ireland's international escapades.

Today we're joined by Brendan Cahill-Flynn to hear the latest on developments home and abroad. From ongoing Government Formation talks, to the Liberation of Syria from its current Regime, we have all the best analysis, topped off with some awkward shots of World Leaders

After a long and oftentimes bittersweet count, the final numbers are in and the formation of the next Dáil takes shape. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss what this means for the electorate, and who is likely to form the next government of Ireland.

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us from the Wexford Count Centre for General Election 2024

The Man, the Mick, the Wallace! Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by former MEP, TD, and lifelong activist Mick Wallace to discuss his return to domestic politics, the state of the EU, and his campaign in County Wexford

Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by Peadar McDonald, General Election Candidate in the Wexford constituency. Representing the Green Party, Peadar is a new entry to politics after a long career in public service. Currently two years into his retirement, he has decided to put his name forward to the people on a platform of environmentalism and housing-investment, driven by concern for his grandchildren's future.

After an eventful weekend on the campaign trail, Simon Harris has seen a stark drop in his party's support. As the polls show uncertainty surrounding the formation of the next government, climate lags behind in the agenda as COP29 talks conclude. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these stories, as well as India's relationship with Climate Change, and the West at large.

In Thursday's final story, the International Criminal Court has called for the arrest of Isreali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas-leader Mohammed Deif. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for analysis

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the day's stories

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us for analysis of last night's debate, as well as the stories of the day

Are FF and FG scrambling to realign themselves on the left-right divide? Is the left-right divide even real in Ireland? If it is, on which side of it does Sinn Fein stand? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these questions, other stories, and the Green's plans to spend €10 Billion on Transport .

Which Party is truly behind the €200 Childcare Cap? We (and they) may never truly know! As each Party swears to bring its own spin to essentially the same promise, young parents are the hot commodity in the electoral arithmetic. Fianna Fáil is looking to pass vacant homes around like a rugby-ball before a shin-cracking tackle, and the 'Independent's look to storm the gates of Leinster House. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these stories and more

What will the different parties offer voters in the upcoming election? Will Vladimir Putin seek to change relations with the West under Trump? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss in part 2 of the Sunday news roundup

As the tensions grow ever-higher amongst the former coalition partners in the run-up to the general election, each party struggles, scuffles, and scraps to differentiate themselves to the electorate. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss in part 1 of today's Sunday News Roundup

The General Election Campaign has begun! FG has made a Hail-Mary promise to the hospitality industry, FF wants to be known as the Party of Education; they both want to expand the 'help-to-buy' schemes, while SF wants to scrap these schemes and start building on state land. Labour brings rent freezes back into the mix, while the Greens send their former leader to COP, with eyes on a future beyond November 29th. The government hopes that focus stays on last night's rugby match and not the waiting-list statistics in today's newspapers. Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the weekend's headlines.

Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss the reaction to today's shocking revelations from Harris.

The sequel is here, will it be as bloody as the first? Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by Nathan Rossiter to discuss the reaction to the US Election results.

Is Micheál Martin getting grumpy with the young whipper-snappers of Fine Gael? Will a lead with women lead Kamala Harris to victory in the US? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these stories, as well as a weekend assault on the Green Party Leader, and Coalition efforts to compete for older voters - on the Monday News Roundup

Are top Civil Servants being drafted to top Ruby squads? Can Nama sort you a friends and family discount on a property up North? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us in part 1 of the Sunday roundup to heed the headlines.

In this episode Brendan Cahill-Flynn is joined by New York native Luke Morrison to discuss the mood on the ground in Donald Trump's Home State, one week out from the Presidential Election.

Turning our eyes across the pond to the upcoming US election, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us with some analysis of the weekend's news coverage.

Are pre-election housing targets the scalpel that may split the conjoined parties of government? Has Simon Harris promoted the Brutus to his Caesar to deputy leader? Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss these questions in the last of the domestic news in our Bank Holiday Roundup.

Can a new book retcon the legacy of the former Housing Minister? Were FF and FG creating Climate Funds in secret? Brendan Cahill-Flynn covers these and other stories in part 2 of the Sunday News Roundup

In part 1 of the Sunday News Roundup, Brendan Cahill-Flynn joins us to discuss today's news coverage of the continuing controversy surrounding Brian Stanley, and his former party's handling of it.

Today we're going to take a special look at the agenda for the final weeks of this Government before General Election 2024. Brendan Cahill-Flynn gives us a rundown of what pieces of legislation made the cut, and which pieces were found on the cutting room floor.