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A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world. Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Government To Get Tough On Knife Crime, Can Money Fix The Irish Health Service? Middle East Latest 16.04.2024 46:13

Claire Brock speaks to James Lawless, David Cullinane, Trina O’Connor, Gabija Gataveckait, Matthew Sadlier, Oliver McTernan, Niven Geddie & Dr Morgan McMonagle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 15th April 2024-International News Of The Day: Middle East Latest & Trump’s Criminal Trial, Fianna Fáil Budget Bonanza & Fai Chief Resigns 15.04.2024 46:40

Ciara Doherty is joined by Senator Tom Clonan, Scott Lucas, Dan O’Brien, Will Denselow, Paul McAuliffe TD, Senator Marie Sherlock, Louise Burne & Gavin Cooney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 11th April 2024-Critical Cancer Surgeries Cancelled Due To Trolley Crisis, International News Of The Day & ECB Leaves Key Interest Rate Unchanged 11.04.2024 46:54

Ciara Doherty is joined by Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Paul Cullen, Donna Marie Cullen, Larry Donnelly, John O’Brennan, Suzanne Lynch, Ira Spitzer & Sinéad Ryan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 10th April 2024-New Pact on Migration and Asylum & Recognition of The Palestinian State 10.04.2024 46:09

Claire Brock speaks to Matt Carthy TD, Marian Harkin, Mick Clifford, Alan Shatter, Scott Lucas & Eve Geddie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Day That Was: Simon Harris Elected As Taoiseach & Dillon Quirke Foundation Call for For More Widespread Cardiac Screening 09.04.2024 47:29

Claire Brock speaks to Barry Cowen TD, Pearse Doherty TD, Bríd Smith TD, Kevin Doyle & Stephen Kinsella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8th April 2024-Business Supports And Reported Roll Back On Rise In Sick Leave, Do NGOs Have Too Much Influence? & War And Displacement In Gaza 08.04.2024 46:05

Ciara Doherty speaks to Fionnan Sheahan, Karol Balfe, Noeline Blackwell, Conor Skehan, Owen Reidy & Neil McDonnell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 4th April-United Ireland Could Cost €20 Billion A Year For 20 Years, Independent TDs To Support Simon Harris As Taoiseach, Surgeon Reflects On The Horrific Conditions While Working In Gaza 04.04.2024 47:22

Ciara Doherty is joined by Senator Lisa Chambers, Pádraigh Mac Lochlainn TD, John FitzGerald, Peter Cardwell, Sarah McGuinness & Professor Nick Maynard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 3rd 2024-Persistent Wet Weather Spells Crisis For Farmers, Assisted Dying Legislation - Will It Actually Happen? & Aid Workers In Gaza Killed In Israeli Strike 03.04.2024 46:18

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Timmy Dooley, Michael Healy Rae TD, Stella Meehan, John Gibbons, Gino Kenny TD & Tess Ingram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 27th 2024- Government To Opt Into Overhaul Of Migration Rules, Ireland To Intervene In Genocide Case Against Israel, Do Congestion Charges Work? 27.03.2024 47:07

Claire Brock speaks to Barry Andrews MEP, Matt Carthy TD, Mattie McGrath TD, Craig Hughes, Cllr Michael Pideon, Geraldine Herbert & Eve Geddie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 26th March 2024- Is Government backing off from Hate Speech Bill? Licensing Laws Extension & Latest From U.S. After Baltimore Bridge Collapse 26.03.2024 47:17

Claire Brock speaks to Barry Ward, Peadar Tóinín, Eamon Ó Cuiv, Hazel Chu, Adam Long & Caroline Malone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 25th 2024-Simon Harris’ Agenda As Taoiseach, Aid Blockages Into Gaza & In Moscow Attack 25.03.2024 46:05

Ciara Doherty is joined by Neale Richmond TD, Barry Cowen TD, Gabija Gataveckaite, Kevin Cunningham, Eamonn Meehan & Donnacha Ó Beacháin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 21st March 2024-Taoiseach In Waiting: Simon Harris, Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou Mcdonald Live In Studio & Leo Varadkar's Final European Council Meeting 21.03.2024 46:56

Ciara Doherty is joined by Gavan Reilly, Simon Harris TD, Mary Lou McDonald TD. Senator Mary Seery Kearney, Willie O'Dea TD, Mick Clifford & Shona Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 20th March 2024-The Latest Reaction And Analysis On Taoiseach Leo Varadkar Stepping Down As Fine Gael Leader 20.03.2024 46:50

Ciara Doherty and Claire Brock are joined by Gavan Reilly, Emer Higgins TD, Matt Carthy TD, Paul McCauliffe TD, Alison O'Connor, Fionnán Sheahan, Gary Murphy, Gerard Howlin, Louise Burne, Marc Ó Cathasaigh TD & Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 19th March 2024-Asylum Seekers Relocated To Dublin Mountains, Another TD To Leave Politics Over 'Toxicity' & UN Issues Red Alert On Climate Change 19.03.2024 45:55

Claire Brock is joined by Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Michael McNamara TD, Niamh Hourigan, Cllr Gerry O’Neill, John Lee & Lauren Boland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 14th March 2024- Taoiseach's US Trip For St Patrick's Day, Electric Car Prices Crisis & Upcoming Russian Elections 14.03.2024 46:32

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Barry Ward, Matt Carthy, Mark Price, Nadia Adan, John Gibbons, Shane O'Donoghue & Jason Corcoran Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 13th February 2024-Tent City: Living Conditions For Asylum Seekers, The Latest From The Gaza Crisis & Measles Outbreak Fears 13.03.2024 46:49

Ciara Doherty & Claire Brock speak to Donna Cooney, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin, Paul Hosford, Emma Lane Spollen,Faye O’Rourke, Chris Gunness & Prof Kingston Mills Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 12th February 2024-The Life And Career Of Charlie Bird, Are Moratoriums Still Fit For Purpose? & Ghislaine Maxwell To Appeal Conviction 12.03.2024 46:01

Ciara Doherty speaks to Sean O’Rourke, Fionnan Sheahan, Antoinette Keegan, Paul Allen & William Denselow, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 11th March 2024-Political Post-Mortem Of Referendum, UK Ambassador To Ireland Live In Studio & Kate Middleton Mother's Day Photo Fiasco 11.03.2024 46:08

Ciara Doherty is joined by Senator Malcolm Byrne, Senator Mary Seery Kearney, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Sarah Carey, Daniel McConnell, Paul Johnston & Enda Brady Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 7th March 2024-Oireachtas Committee To Recommend Laws For Assisted Dying, Rise Of Deep Fakes And AI Scams & Humanitarian Crisis Deepens In Gaza 07.03.2024 46:27

Ciara Doherty is joined by Dr Mark Murphy, Dr Faith Cranfield, Kevin Doyle, Emmet Ryan, Razan Ibraheem, Erica Corcoran, Sean Bell & Karol Balfe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 6th March 2024-Final Referendum Debates & Nikki Haley Bows Out Of Us Presidential Race 06.03.2024 46:54

Claire Brock is joined by Minister Helen McEntee, Senator Michael McDowell, Minister Norma Foley, Peadar Tóibín TD & Simon Marks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 5th March 2024-PAC Publishes Damning Report Of RTÉ's Finances, Gardaí Say No Conspiracy Linking Arson Attacks, Super Tuesday: Biden Vs. Trump 05.03.2024 46:08

Claire Brock speaks to Marc O’Cathasaigh TD, Brian Stanley TD, Verona Murphy TD, Louise Burne, Niamh McDonald, Greg Swenson & Simon Marks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ex-RTÉ Chair Claims "Enforced Dismissal", Data Centres' Impact On Foreign Direct Investment & Justice Marie Baker On The Upcoming Referendums 04.03.2024 46:25

Ciara Doherty speaks to Barry Cowen, Eoin Ó Broin, Gabija Gataveckaite, Prof. Gary Murphy & Ms Justice Marie Baker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 29th February 2024-Latest On Israel-Hamas War, Metrolink Debate & Case Against Yasser Eljiboori Dropped 29.02.2024 43:11

Claire Brock is joined by Matt Frei, Senator Lisa Chambers, Paul Murphy TD, Paul O’Brien, & Cllr Michael Pidgeon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 28th February 2024-Irish MEP Reacts To Twitter Hack, Political Fallout In RTÉ Crisis, Fears Of Famine In Gaza & Peril In The Primaries For Biden 28.02.2024 47:04

Claire Brock is joined by Luke 'Ming' Flanagan MEP, Senator Shane Cassells, Senator Fintan Warfield, Jack Horgan Jones, Deirdre Garvey, Riham Jafari & Nick Harper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 27th February 2024-Minister Catherine Martin Grilled By The Media Committee, Should The Tax Exemption On Aviation Fuel be Removed? 27.02.2024 46:50

Ciara Doherty speaks to Neasa Hourigan Matt Carthy Fionnan Sheahan David Davin Power & Eoghan Corry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.