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The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every Thursday evening.

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Leo's secret Kyiv mission

Leo Varadkar's flying visit to Ukraine was kept under wraps until the last minute. But Paul Cunningham tells us that the security operation nearly came unstuck with an unguarded tweet. He gives his last despatch from Poland. Áine and the team also look at the collapse in home ownership for the under 40s, and how many TDs we need.

Jul 20, 2023•23 min

The new broom at RTÉ starts clean-up

"Is this the end of the beginning?" asks Áine Lawlor after another marathon committee session for RTÉ top brass. It was the first Oireachtas outing for Kevin Backhurst since taking the helm at the embattled national broadcaster on Monday, and while he expressed regret at the circumstances, he pledged to work with law-makers to tackle this crisis.

Jul 13, 2023•30 min

RTÉ latest: Marty's car and management reshuffle

How can the embattled national broadcaster plot a path to redemption? A third week of committee hearings lies ahead, with Ryan Tubridy facing a grueling seven-hour grilling, along with his agent, Noel Kelly. Marty Morrissey ends the guessing game, puts his hands up and confesses to an "error of judgement".

Jul 06, 2023•35 min

RTÉ at PAC - what we learned

Áíne Lawlor is joined by Paul Cunningham and Micheál Lehane to discuss the day's revelations at the Public Accounts Committee.

Jun 29, 2023•24 min

The latest on Tubridy pay deal

With the revelations about Ryan Tubridy's pay deal making headlines nationwide, Aine and the team look at the latest developments, and cast an eye over the week's other big stories.

Jun 22, 2023•24 min

Govt to start neutrality roadshow

With Micheál Martin decrying the abhorrent jack boots of a member of the Opposition - before finally withdrawing the remark - the debate on neutrality is getting ugly. The Govt insists its roadshow offers a balanced slate, but sounded defensive in heated exchanges in the House. Áine and the team get stuck into an eventful week.

Jun 15, 2023•26 min

Greens block Robo Cop

What do the Green's have against gardaí using facial recognition tech? And was that Budget fracca just FG trying to grab credit for tax cuts the Coalition partners are likely to agree upon? The team also ask, with investigations into Siteserv costing an eye-watering €19m, whether it's time for a permanent structure to handle these controversies.

Jun 01, 2023•31 min

Budget kite-flying: Spat - or looming civil war?

Coalition concerns that they'll soon be fishing for the same votes are boiling over, with FF taking umbrage at a very, very early FG kite. High expectations of a giveaway have guaranteed Michael McGrath's maiden budget will be a serious headache. He vows he won't be bullied. And a fifth FG TD won't run again; is all the fun gone out of politics?

May 25, 2023•28 min

Stephen Donnelly the Crouching Tiger

Should social media firms take down footage of the Navan attack? As protests intensify, is Roderic O'Gorman being thrown under the bus? Áine and the team reflect on a violent and traumatic week, before considering other matters. Such as, what do you get when you cross a Health Minister trained in Taekwondo, John Travolta and a photo op?

May 18, 2023•31 min

Govt doesn't get bargain from supermarkets

A cheaper loaf of generic white is nowhere near the sort of result the Govt needs amid public clamours for supermarkets to step up. Food, a bit of GAA and a holiday is all people want, said Charlie McCreevy back in the day. With the row over GAAGO, that means double trouble for the Government.

May 11, 2023•29 min

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