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Insights with Sean O'Rourke

Society EN ↓ 80 episodes

One-to-one conversations between Sean O'Rourke and well-known individuals. Featured guests are prominent in public service, culture, sport and business and these long-form conversations explore their motivations, achievements and regrets; in short, what made them the people they are.

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Two Tribes (2022): Sean Duignan 20.12.2022 44:03

Extended interview with Sean Duignan, former RTÉ political journalist and Government Press Secretary in which he discusses ‘Civil War politics’ and the trials and tribulations of Coalition Government under Albert Reynolds. (Interview took place for the 2022 TV documentary "Two Tribes".)

Two Tribes (2022): Phil Hogan 20.12.2022 42:49

Extended interview with Phil Hogan, the former Fine Gael Minister and EU Commissioner, in which he talks about countering the Fine Gael heave against Enda Kenny, the 2010 General Election and about how Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael differ. (Interview took place for the 2022 TV documentary "Two Tribes".)

Two Tribes (2022): Dick Spring 18.12.2022 42:42

Extended interview with Dick Spring, former Labour Party leader and Tánaiste, in which he discusses his relationship with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael and how he thinks the parties differ.

Two Tribes (2022): Mary Harney 18.12.2022 52:46

Extended interview with Mary Harney as she discusses her relationship with Fianna Fáil, her exit from the party and her co-founding of the Progressive Democrats. (Interview took place for the 2022 TV documentary "Two Tribes")

Two Tribes (2022): Brian Cowen 18.12.2022 44:07

Extended interview with Brian Cowen in which he discusses his role as Taoiseach while the financial crisis unfolded and how he thinks Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael differ. (Interview took place for the 2022 TV documentary "Two Tribes".)