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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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Tuesday January 9th 2023-Growing Number Of Investment Funds Buying Homes In Dublin, How Will Sinn Fein Achieve An Average Dublin House Price of €300,000? & Should Ireland Join South African Genocide Case Against Israel? 09.01.2024 45:13

Ciara Doherty speaks to Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Louise O’Reilly TD, Pierce Daly, Padraig Byrne & Sean Bell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 8th January 2024-Anti-Immigration Protest In Mayo, Reform To Child Maintenance System & Joy For The Irish At Golden Globes 08.01.2024 47:04

Claire Brock is joined by Neale Richmond TD, Carla O’Connor, John McGuirk, Joe Daly, Louise Bayliss, Keith Walsh, Brian Lloyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 4th January 2024-Irish Covid Inquiry, Are Electric Cars Worth The Investment & Oscar Pistorius To Be Released On Parole 04.01.2024 46:04

Ciara Doherty is joined by John Lahart TD, Dr Brendan O’Shea, Michael O’Regan, Majella Beattie, Adrian Weckler, Geraldine Herbert, Anthony Staines & Olly Barratt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 3rd January 2024- Fears Grow Of A Wider Regional War In The Middle East, Road Deaths rise 19% & Political Preview 2024 04.01.2024 46:47

Claire Brock Speaks to James O’Connor TD, Verona Murphy TD, Shane O’Donoghue, Fionnan Sheahan, Kate O’Connell, Cllr. Hazel Chu, Gary Murphy & Trent Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson Interview, The Big Stories of 2023 & Political Naughty Or Nice List 21.12.2023 46:24

Ciara Doherty is joined by Mary Robinson, John Lee, Louise Burne, Fergus Finlay, Shane Ross and Louise Bayliss Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Immigration In Ireland And EU, Trump Blocked From Primary Ballot & Troubles Legacy Act Legal Challenge 20.12.2023 47:21

Ciara Doherty is joined by Senator Timmy Dooley, Matt Carthy TD, Cormac Lucey, Siobhán O'Donoghue and Larry Donnelly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UN Security Council Vote Delayed Again, Protests Over Immigration & Is It Possible To Run A Small Business In Ireland? 19.12.2023 46:05

Claire Brock is joined by Senator Martin Conway, Harry Browne, Dan Mulhall, Rebecca Feely and Stephen Kinsella Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 18th December 2023- Political Fallout From Galway Hotel Fire, Humanitarian Crisis Worsens In Gaza & Funerals Without Priests 18.12.2023 47:00

Claire Brock speaks to Eamonn O'Cuiv TD, Deirdre Garvey, Kevin Doyle, Barry Andrews MEP, Councillor Thomas Welby & Gina Menzies Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 14th December 2023 - JP McManus donates €1m to every GAA county boards,EU summit to launch membership talks with Ukraine 15.12.2023 46:30

Claire Brock is joined by Senator John McGahon, Matt Carthy TD, Senator Annie Hoey, John Lee, John O'Brennan, Shona Murray, Minister of State Peter Burke, and Brian Lloyd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 13th December 2023- Rental Market Debate, Rents Soar By Almost A Third In Just Three Years - RTB, Good COP Or Bad COP? 13.12.2023 46:39

Claire Brock speaks to Barry Cowen TD, Cian O'Callaghan TD, Rory Hearne, Sarah McGuinness, Jennifer Salmon & Kersten Mehl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 12th December 2023-COP28 Crunch Talks Over Fossil Fuels, UN General Assembly To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Call & RSV Cases On The Rise 12.12.2023 43:11

Ciara Doherty speaks to Brian Leddin, Darren O’Rourke, Verona Murphy, Oisin Coughlan, Kevin McPartlan, Scott Lucas & David Corn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 11th December 2023 - Alanna Quinn Idris Interview, Changes To Ukraine Supports & Restaurants In Crisis 11.12.2023 45:45

Ciara Doherty speaks to Alannah Quinn Idris, Garret Ahearn, Peader Tóibín, Louise Burne, Adrian Cummins & Colm McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 7th December 2023 - €127k Salary Needed To Buy A 3-Bed Home In Dublin, IFAC Accuses Government Of ‘Fiscal Gimmickry’ & Two Months Of Israel-Hamas War 07.12.2023 46:11

Ciara Doherty speaks to Christopher O'Sullivan TD, Eoin Ó Broin TD, Sinead Ryan, Eddie Casey, Budour Hassan & Donnacha Ó Beacháin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 6th December 2023 - Immigration Debate In The Dáil, Social Media Companies Defend Actions & Do We Need A Covid Inquiry Here? 06.12.2023 45:37

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Pauline O Reilly, Ged Nash TD, Danny Healy-Rae TD, Lucky Khambule, John Purcell & Adrian Weckler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 5th December 2023-Helen McEntee Survives Confidence Motion, Referendum On ‘Women In The Home’ To Be Held In March, Latest on COP28 05.12.2023 43:41

Claire Brock speaks to Neale Richmond, Louise O’Reilly, Alison O’Connor & Daniel Murray Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 4th December 2023 - Early Release For Molly And Thomas Martens, Asylum Seeker Accomodation Runs Out & Truce Ends In Gaza 05.12.2023 32:18

Claire Brock speaks to Senator Barry Ward, Michael McNamara TD, Aisling Moloney, Dan Mulhall, Karol Balfe, Martin Wall & Scott Lucas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 30th November 2023 - Pogues Frontman Shane MacGowan Passes Away Age 65 & Plus Political Fallout One Week On From The Dublin Riots 30.11.2023 36:05

Claire Brock speaks to Pat Carty, Mundy, Eleanor McEvoy, Philly Ryan, Steve Lillywhite, Richard Balls, Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Gabija Gataveckaite, John Lonergan & Ruairí Ó Murchú TD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 29th November 2023- Drew Harris Fronts Up At The Dáil, Political Fracas Over Riot Reaction, Asylum Seeker Accomodation Could Run Out 30.11.2023 43:08

Claire Brock speaks to Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD, Aodhán Ó Riordáin TD, Michael Healy- Rae, John Lee & Shane O'Brien Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 28th November 2023-Pressure Grows On Minister For Justice Helen McEntee & Role Of Social Media in Dublin Riots 29.11.2023 25:33

Ciara Doherty speaks to Martin Heydon TD, Gary Gannon TD, Kevin Doyle, Stephen McDermott, Stephen Moore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 27th November 2023 - Dublin Reacts To Thursday's Riot & Halt In Gaza Conflict Extended By 2 Days 28.11.2023 35:20

Ciara Doherty speaks to James Lawless TD, Councillor Hazel Chu, Senator Marie Sherlock, John McGuirk & Noga Tarnopolsky, Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 23rd of November 2023-Three Children Injured In Knife Attack Near Parnell Square, Rioting Tonight in Dublin City, Emily Hand not on Gaza hostage release list 23.11.2023 48:09

Claire Brock speaks to Helen McEntee and Ciara Doherty speaks to Matt Carthy TD, Senator Barry Ward, Hugh O'Connell, John Mooney, Hannah McCarthy & Nial Ring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 22nd November 2023 - Pause In Fighting In Gaza Agreed, PRSI Rate Increases Announced & Altman Back On Top At OpenAI 22.11.2023 48:09

Ciara Doherty speaks to Pearse Doherty TD, Senator Lisa Chambers, Prof John O'Brennan, Gershon Baskin, Eylon Levy, Fergal O'Brien, Louise Burne & Adrian Weckler Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Israel’s Cabinet Vote On Hostage Deal, Climate Change & The Filthy Rich: Should We Bring In A Wealth Tax? & Is It Game Over For Stephen Kenny? 21.11.2023 47:28

Claire Brock speaks to Dónal Gorman, Mick Barry TD, Mark Tighe, Neasa Hourigan TD, Jo Linehan, Daniel Hussey & Keith Tracey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 20th November 2023- Hope Remains For Hostage Deal In Gaza, Disinformation Under The Spotlight, Life & Passing Of Irish Businessman Ben Dunne 21.11.2023 46:35

Claire brock speaks to Ibrahim Alagha, Jim O'Callaghan, Louise O'Reilly, Mick Clifford, Laura Perrins, Ciarán O'Connor & Oliver McTernan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday 16th November -Israel/Gaza Latest, Extending Alcohol Licensing Laws & Ryan Tubirdy’s New UK Gig 16.11.2023 47:13

Claire Brock is joined by Ibrahim Alagha, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, Shona Murray, Sunil Sharpe, Sheila Gilheany, Emmet Ryan, and Vincent McAviney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.