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Elections 2024
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Episodes
Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Connolly win & spoiled votes 25.10.2025 7:57
Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe following Catherine Connolly’s nomination as the next President of Ireland.
Catherine Connolly delivers inaugural speech as President 25.10.2025 6:44
Catherine Connolly, now confirmed to become the 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann, takes to the stage in Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, to deliver her inaugural speech.
“We're stronger united than we are divided” - Ivana Bacik 25.10.2025 4:35
Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik joins Pat Kenny in Dublin Castle to discuss Catherine Connolly’s victory, and what it could mean if a left-wing coalition happens again in future elections.
“It's fair that we look at it again” - Roderic O’Gorman on nomination process 25.10.2025 3:23
Leader of the Green Party Roderic O’Gorman joins Pat Kenny to discuss Catherine Connolly’s win, as well as the amount of spoiled votes in the Presidential Election, pointing towards dissatisfaction in the Presidential nomination process…
"This is how we make change happen" - Holly Cairns 25.10.2025 5:52
Leader of the Social Democrats Holly Cairns joins Pat Kenny in Dublin Castle to discuss the future of left-wing politics in Ireland, in the wake of Catherine Connolly's success.
"A landslide for hope" - Mary Lou McDonald on Catherine Connolly's victory 25.10.2025 6:49
Leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald joins Pat Kenny in Dublin Castle to give her reactions on Catherine Connolly’s victory in the Presidential Election, and what she hopes to see in the future.
"When the left unites, we can win" - Paul Murphy TD 25.10.2025 4:37
People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy, joins Shane Coleman to discuss what the next steps might be for left-leaning parties in Ireland following what is likely to be a considerable win for Catherine Connolly in the 2025 presidential election.
"I do think this is the start of something very special and very important in Irish politics" - Ivana Bacik 25.10.2025 4:53
Anton is joined by Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader & TD for Dublin Bay South, to discuss what the likely Catherine Connolly presidential win means for the dynamics of Irish politics in the months and years ahead.
"It is becoming very clear that Catherine Connolly will be elected"- Helen McEntee 25.10.2025 5:46
Anton speaks to Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, about the initial indications that Catherine Connolly is on course for a significant win in the 2025 presidential election.
Brid Smith: “It's not a great day for us at all" 01.12.2024 6:31
Outgoing TD and People Before Profit Director of Elections, Brid Smith joined Ivan from Dublin South Central where fellow party candidate Hazel De Nortúin is in the running for a seat. She also discussed why her party has had a relevantly poor showing thus far in this general election.
Jack Chamber: “There is a clear route to government" 01.12.2024 8:20
Outgoing Minister for Finance Jack Chambers has been elected in Dublin West. He joined Ivan Yates to discuss government negotiations future budgets and how his party seeks to maintain economic growth.
Marie Sherlock: "There was disproportionate coverage of celebrity candidates" 01.12.2024 8:12
Ivan Yates was joined by newly elected Labour TD for Dublin Central, Marie Sherlock, to talk about her victory over Gerry 'The Monk' Hutch, Labour's performance and whether she and her party would consider entering government..
Timmy Dooley: "Its the best reception we have been getting in a long while" 01.12.2024 7:54
Ivan Yates was joined by newly elected Fianna Fáil TD for Claire, Timmy Dooley to chat on his and his party's success in the 2024 general election, why the greens have been wiped and why he believes Michael Martin is the ideal next Taoiseach.
Brian Stanley: "Within an hour I realised I had made the right decision" 01.12.2024 2:52
Anton is joined by Former Sinn Féin TD, Brian Stanley to discuss his re-election in his constituency of Laois–Offaly.
Simon Coveney: "My preference would be to work with a political party" 01.12.2024 5:58
Anton is joined by Simon Coveney, former Tánaiste, Minister for Enetrprise, and Deputy Leader of Fine Gael to discuss how a coalition government might be formed in the weeks ahead.
Mattie McGrath: "The Greens have ravaged our country" 01.12.2024 4:49
Independent TD Mattie McGrath joins Anton to discuss his win in his constituency of Tipperary South.
Darragh O'Brien: "We are certainly very satisfied with the performance" 01.12.2024 4:49
Anton is joined by Fianna Fáil candidate and outgoing Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien, who has been re-elected in Dublin Fingal East.
Counts continue apace as general election picture emerges 01.12.2024 42:06
Joining Anton Savage is Sinéad O'Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie ; Philip Ryan, Political Editor of the Irish Independent; Frances Fitzgerald, former Minister, MEP & Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7; Jack Horgan Jones, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times; and Ivan Yates.
General Election 2024: Candidates vying for remaining Dáil seats 01.12.2024 48:30
Joining Mandy Johnston is former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern; Frances Fitzgerald, former Minister, MEP & Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland; Sean Defoe, Bauer Media political correspondent; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University.
General Election 2024: Fianna Fáil & Fine Gael on course to retain power 01.12.2024 44:51
As we begin day two of General Election 2024, another Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael led coalition looks to be the most likely outcome. Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is former Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern; Frances Fitzgerald, former Minister, MEP & Member of the Gender Equality Advisory Committee to the G7; Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News at Mediahuis Ireland; and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at t...
Helen McEntee: “More challenging” to make stable government 30.11.2024 4:03
Minister and Fine Gael TD Helen McEntee joins Andrea Gilligan following her reelection in the Meath East constituency.
Richard Boyd Barrett: “The left should band together” 30.11.2024 8:16
People Before Profit Solidarity Party Leader Richard Boyd Barrett joins Andrea Gilligan following his reelection in the Dun Laoghaire constituency.
Michael Lowry: "No alternative" to Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael 30.11.2024 5:08
Independent TD for Tipperary North Michael Lowry joins Andrea Gilligan and Seán Defoe after his re-election in the constituency.
Mairéad Farrell: “Absolutely thrilled” with Sinn Féin performance 30.11.2024 5:47
Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell joins Andrea Gilligan and Seán Defoe to discuss how the race is shaping up in her area, and how her party is doing around the country.
Paschal Donohoe: Hutch “clearly was” protest vote 30.11.2024 5:19
Minister and Fine Gael TD Paschal Donohoe joins Andrea Gilligan and panel to discuss how the election is going in Dublin Central, and across the country.
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