Irish Examiner Politics

Party Leaders ep5: Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald reflects on the outcome of the recent election and talks about the future.

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald on a challenging year both personally and politically.

Mary Lou McDonald looks back on a year in which her personal resilience got tested to "the extremes". She speaks to political editor Elaine Loughlin on the Occupied Territories Bill, her thoughts on whether Gerry Adams will run for president and her view on Micheál Martin.

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Party Leaders ep4: Simon Harris on why he believes Irish people want stable government

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 21:00:00 GMT

Taoiseach Simon Harris tells Elaine Loughlin why he believes there is finally an opportunity to fix the housing crisis in Ireland.

In the fourth installment of Irish Examiner series interviewing the main political party leaders ahead of the general election, Irish Examiner Political editor Elaine Loughlin talks to Fine Gael leader, Taoiseach Elaine Loughlin.

In a comprehensive interview, Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledges that the election campaign has not gone as smoothly as he would like in the run up to polling day on November 29. He outlines why he feels that there is finally an opportunity to address the housing crisis in Ireland - “we have money and a plan.” Although he rejects the idea of political legacy, he says he would like to ensure that every child in Ireland can reach their full potential “no matter who they are or where they come from”.

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Party Leaders ep3 : Roderic O'Gorman on why the Greens need to be part of government

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:00:45 GMT

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman speaks to the Irish Examiner's Elaine Loughlin ahead of the general election

In the latest of the Irish Examiner interviews with party leaders political editor Elaine Loughlin spoke to Roderic O’Gorman.

In a wide ranging conversation the Green Party leader has welcomed the growing awareness and acceptance of Green Party policies across the political divide but has warned that only the Greens will maintain that direction and focus.

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My message to the next Dáil: Mike McGrath-Bryan on the barriers facing neurodivergent adults in a world not built for them

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Mike McGrath-Bryan is a features writer and digital journalist for the Irish Examiner who was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD as an adult. In this episode, Mike outlines what he feels the next Irish government can do to address the problems neurodivergent adults in Ireland.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Kevin Quaid on addressing major gaps in dementia care

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode Kevin Quaid, originally from Limerick and now living in Kanturk, Co Cork is chair of the Irish Dementia Working Group and member of the Dementia Research Advisory Team - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address major gaps in dementia care.

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Party Leaders ep2: Richard Boyd Barrett on why Ireland needs a left leaning government

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:00:00 GMT

People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett speaks to the Irish Examiner's Paul Hosford ahead of the general election

In the latest of the Irish Examiner interviews with party leaders deputy political editor Paul Hosford spoke to Richard Boyd Barrett.

In a wide ranging conversation the People Before Profit leader laments the fact that all of Ireland's left leaning parties have not presented a unified and agreed left leaning alternative to the electorate.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Emily Crowley on addressing the housing and rental crisis

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode Emily Crowley – writer, columnist and long time renter - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the housing and rental market crisis. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Rachel Martin on supporting our farmers

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:05:04 GMT

In this episode Rachel Martin – Irish Examiner farming editor - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support our farmesr and the wider agri-business sector. For this podcast we also spoke to several working farmers to get their take on things.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Colin Sheridan on resolving the middle east crisis

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode Colin Sheridan – Irish Examiner writer and former member of the Irish Defence Forces - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to help resolve the growing crisis in the middle east.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Elaine Loughlin on ending child poverty and providing better childcare

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 02:00:07 GMT

In this episode Elaine Loughlin, Irish examiner political editor and columnist - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to finally eradicate child poverty in our nation and ensure the better provision of early childcare supports.

In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Seamus Boland on securing sustainable rural communities

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the challenges facing those who live and work in rural areas and help secure the sustainability of rural communities into the future.

In this episode we also travelled to a local mart to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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Party Leaders ep1: Micheál Martin

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:00:36 GMT

The Fianna Fáil leader on housing, Simon Harris' role in the National Children's Hospital "debacle", stalled Cork projects and "genocide" in Gaza. Interview: Paul Hosford

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Terry Prone on ending wastage in government spending

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode Terry Prone, business woman, consultant, writer, broadcaster and Irish Examiner columnist - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to eradicate wastage and achieve better value for money around government spending and the public finances in general. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of some members of the public on this issue.

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‘My Message to the next Dail’: Imasha Costa on improving the lives of migrants in Ireland

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

In this episode Imasha Costa – an Irish Examiner journalist and migrant to Ireland - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support the lives of migrants living and working in Ireland.

In this episode we also took to the streets and got the opinions of some recent migrants on how life in Ireland is going.

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My Message to the next Dáil: Mike Allen on solving the homelessness crisis

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Mike Allen – Focus Ireland’s Director of Advocacy on housing and homelessness - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to solve the issue of homelessness. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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My Message to the next Dáil: Jennifer Horgan on support teachers and students in our schools

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 02:00:12 GMT

Jennifer Horgan - author, Irish Examiner columnist and teacher of 20 years - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support teachers and students in our schools. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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My Message to the next Dáil Podcast: Caitriona Redmond on the cost of living crisis

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Catriona Redmond, Irish Examiner food and cost of living columnist, sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the ever worsening cost of living crisis. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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My Message to the next Dáil: Padraig Hoare climate change

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 02:00:23 GMT

Padraig Hoare the Irish Examiner’s environment correspondent and columnist, sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to protect our environment into the future and address the dangers of biodiversity loss. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue.

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My Message to the next Dáil: Michael Moynihan on supporting small businesses

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 02:00:00 GMT

MIchael Moynihan a long standing Irish Examiner journalist and columnist - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support small business as many across the country are being forced to shut their doors for the final time.

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My Message to the next Dáil: Chris Luke on solving the crisis in our emergency departments

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 02:00:11 GMT

In this episode Chris Luke - a retired consultant in emergency medicine, freelance podcaster, campaigner and media commentator on health matters - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to solve the crisis in our emergency departments.

In this episode we also took to the streets to ask people about their own experiences with our health service.

My message to the next Dail is an Irish Examiner General Election 2024 podcast series in which activists and commentators from various fields set out their own Message to the next Dail on an issue close to their heart.

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My Message to the next Dáil: Fergus Finlay on disability rights

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 02:00:55 GMT

My message to the next Dail is an Irish Examiner 'Solutions Journalism' podcast series in which activists, commentators and subject specialists from various fields set out their own Message to the next Dail on an issue close to their heart. In this episode Fergus Finlay - a long standing child welfare and disabilities campaigner and media commentator - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to improve the lives of disabled people and those who care for them in our society.

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My message to the next Dáil: Jane Cowan on how to make life better for students

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:00:39 GMT

My message to the next Dail is an Irish Examiner 'Solutions Journalism' podcast series in which activists, commentators and subject specialists from various fields set out their own Message to the next Dail on an issue close to their heart. In this episode student and activist Jane Cowan sets out what the next government, whoever they may be, should do to make life better for students in Ireland?

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European Elections 2024 with Shona Murray

Wed, 29 May 2024 09:22:44 GMT

Irish Examiner political correspondent, Paul Hosford talks to Shona Murray Europe Correspondent with EuroNews about the European Elections and what they mean.

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European Elections 2024 with Luke Ming Flanagan

Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:43 GMT

Independent MEP Luke Ming Flanagan tells us how he achieves more in Brussels than he did as a TD.

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European Elections 2024 with Deirdre Clune

Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:39 GMT

Irish Examiner political correspondent, Paul Hosford talks to Deirdre Clune about on leaving as an MEP, the job, its pressures, and the work.

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European Elections 2024 with Matt McCarthy

Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:30 GMT

Irish Examiner political correspondent, Paul Hosford talks to Matt Carthy about the work of an MEP and what their life is like.

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European Elections 2024 with Gary Murphy

Wed, 29 May 2024 06:00:11 GMT

Irish Examiner political correspondent, Paul Hosford, talks to Gary Murphy about what the EU does and why this election matters.

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Irish Examiner European Elections Podcast Trailer

Fri, 24 May 2024 15:27:36 GMT

Are you curious about what the European Union does and why the upcoming elections are so crucial. Join Irish Examiner Political Correspondent, Paul Hosford for a five-part podcast series that will shine a light on the EU, its institutions, and the people who make it tick.

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