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Indo Politics

Indo Politics

Written by: Irish Independent
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 Every week the Irish Independent's political team will bring you the biggest stories, the latest analysis and the gossip from the corridors of Leinster House. New episodes every Friday. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Cabinet divisions exposed, Air BnB register rows, and the fallout from the Jim Glennon scandal continues

    Cabinet divisions exposed, Air BnB register rows, and the fallout from the Jim Glennon scandal continues
    May 1 2026
    Confusion at cabinet, delays to short-term letting rules, and mounting pressure from fuel protests are exposing cracks in government strategy. With key by-elections looming, are political tensions rising

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    27 mins
  • Is Catherine Connolly trying to have her cake and eat it as presidential constraints tighten?

    Is Catherine Connolly trying to have her cake and eat it as presidential constraints tighten?
    Apr 23 2026

    Another not-so-quiet week in politics brought us Leo Varadkar’s apologetic climbdown and rumours of in-fighting among the Healy-Rae family, but Catherine Connolly raised tensions as she put pen to paper on the International Protection Bill. Despite signing the bill into law, the President retains concerns about its nature. Are the constraints of her new office beginning to cause problems?


    Host: Mary Regan

    Guest: Cónal Thomas

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    31 mins
  • Beginning of the end for Micheál Martin? Can Taoiseach survive second leadership crisis in six-months

    Beginning of the end for Micheál Martin? Can Taoiseach survive second leadership crisis in six-months
    Apr 16 2026

    It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government. With Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the top. While it is understood the disgruntled backbenchers are not close to having the numbers for a successful no-confidence motion. They are trying to build support. And are in search of a leader to lead a heave.

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    Host: Mary Regan Guest: Aisling Moloney

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    34 mins
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