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The Late Debate

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Debate, in-depth interviews, analysis of the political stories of day and discussion on international issues. Presented by Colm Ó Mongáin. Listen live on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10.00pm on RTÉ Radio 1.

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40% of disposable income spent on rent in areas around Dublin - CSO 05.11.2026 12:46

Tonight's panel is made up of Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator, Eoghan Kenny Labour Party TD for Cork North - Central, Darren O' Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East and Maeve McTaggart Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Number of issues raised at PAC meeting today 05.11.2026 39:17

Tonight's panel is made up of Cathal Byrne, Fine Gael Senator, Eoghan Kenny, Labour Party TD for Cork North - Central, Darren O'Rourke Sinn Féin TD for Meath East AND Maeve McTaggart Political Correspondent with the Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ before Oireachtas Media Committee 04.11.2026 15:10

Tonight's panel is made up of Seamus McGrath Fianna Fáil TD for Cork South-Central, Ken O Flynn Independent Ireland TD for Cork North-Central, Paul Donnelly Sinn Fein TD for Dublin West and Megan O Brien Political Correspondent with The Business Post.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major disruption in Dublin next week as EU meeting takes place 04.11.2026 36:07

Cocaine use among women in Ireland 22.10.2026 25:42

Áine is joined by a panel of: Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth; Gabija Gataveckaite, Dublin Correspondent for the BBC; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why did 70,000 people leave before treatment at emergency department? 22.10.2026 17:28

The Dublin Rape Crisis Centre advertisement 22.10.2026 8:16

Áine is joined by a panel of: Ruairí Ó Murchú, Sinn Féin TD for Louth; Alison Comyn, Fianna Fáil Senator in Louth; Gabija Gataveckaite, Dublin Correspondent for the BBC; Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent Ireland TD for Roscommon-Galway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meta fined $25 billion for violating user data privacy 21.10.2026 6:00

Áine is joined by a panel of: Dr TJ McIntyre, Law Lecturer at UCD and Chairman of Digital Rights Ireland; Edward Timmins, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow; Donncha Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Eimear McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal.ie; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator for the National University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legislation to remove Triple Lock passes Dáil vote 21.10.2026 25:19

Áine is joined by a panel of: Edward Timmins, Fine Gael TD for Wicklow; Donncha Ó Laoghaire, Sinn Féin TD for Cork South Central; Eimear McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal.ie; Alice Mary Higgins, Independent Senator for the National University. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

€125.1 million written off in private insurance claims 21.10.2026 16:26

What is driving criminal solicitors' dispute? 20.10.2026 30:59

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Tom Coughlan, Criminal Defence Solicitor; Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent Irish Examiner; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House divided over Triple Lock amendment bill 20.10.2026 13:50

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent at the Irish Examiner; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics of protest 20.10.2026 6:36

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford; Tom Brabazon, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Bay North; Louise Burne, Political Correspondent Irish Examiner; Jen Cummins, Social Democrats TD for Dublin South-Central.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest on pay talks deadlock 15.10.2026 26:02

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Colm Burke, former Fine Gael TD from Cork North-Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD Cork North-Central; Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter with Business Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How pervasive is drug-related intimidation? 15.10.2026 16:24

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Siobhan Maher, National Co-Ordinator of Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement; Colm Burke, former Fine Gael TD Cork North Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD Cork North-Central; Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter with Business Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why 23,000 children are awaiting assessment of needs? 15.10.2026 9:02

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Colm Burke, former Fine Gael TD Cork North-Central; Rory Hearne, Social Democrats TD Dublin North-West; Thomas Gould, Sinn Féin TD Cork North-Central; Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter with Business Post. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Latest on public sector strike 14.10.2026 46:46

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Luke McCann, SIPTU, Kevin Timoney Chief Economist with Davy ; Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times; Michael Collins, Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An AI summit amidst missed climate targets and energy crisis 14.10.2026 6:45

Cormac is joined by a panel of : Albert Dolan, Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East; Rose Conway-Walsh, Sinn Féin TD for Mayo; Sarah Burns, Reporter with The Irish Times; Michael Collins, Independent Ireland TD for Cork South-West.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public sector strike action to go ahead 13.10.2026 46:23

Cormac is joined by a panel of: Tom Fitzgerald, Deputy Regional Secretary, UNITE; John Paul O'Shea, Fine Gael TD Cork North-West; Mairead Farrell, Sinn Féin TD, Galway West; Duncan Smith, Labour TD, Dublin Fingal East; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International AI Summit 13.10.2026 8:14

Cormac is joined by a panel of: John Paul O'Shea, Fine Gael TD Cork North-West; Mairead Farrell, Sinn Féin TD, Galway West; Duncan Smith, Labour TD, Dublin Fingal East;Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aging Parents of Dependent Adults 08.10.2026 7:23

Cormac underscores difficult situation that many aging parents of dependent adults now find themselves in. Joined in studio by Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown / Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East / Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County / Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor at the Irish Examine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ Funding Cut 08.10.2026 22:50

More reaction to RTÉ's funding cut in Budget 2027 from Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown / Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East / Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County / Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor at the Irish Examiner / Susan Kirby, chief executive of industry group Screen Producers Ireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Sector Strike 08.10.2026 21:03

Cormac discusses the upcoming national strike with Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown / Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East / Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County / Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor at the Irish Examine  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RTÉ Funding Cut 08.10.2026 22:50

More reaction to RTÉ's funding cut in Budget 2027 from Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown / Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East / Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County / Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor at the Irish Examiner / Susan Kirby, chief executive of industry group Screen Producers Ireland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Budget Reactions 07.10.2026 39:10

More reaction to yesterday’s Budget from Catherine Callaghan, Fine Gael TD for Carlow-Kilkenny / George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford / Louise O'Reilly, Sinn Féin TD for Dublin Fingal West / Paul Hosford, Deputy Political Editor at The Irish Examiner See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.