The Week in Politics

Independent Ireland's Ken O'Flynn claims that the 'frosty relationship' between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael has led to 'inertia' in government...

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Pointing out various examples of alleged systematic failures concerning children, Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke raises the question: 'What exactly has this government got against kids?'

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RTE's Sandra Hurley on Mary Lou McDonald's prospects, should she run for president

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@aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks political journalist, Louise Burne if presidential hopeful, Catherine Connolly is 'too left even for labour?'

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Minister Sean Canney on whether he would support Catherine Connolly's presidential bid: 'she's a good galway girl and I wish her well, the phone is always there, she has my number.'

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Independent Ireland TD, Ken O'Flynn on the rising costs of groceries - "I'm looking into my own supermarket trolley and I'm asking myself, 'In the name of god what have I bought?'"

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@aine-lawlor.bsky.social questions Sorca Clarke on her fellow Sinn Féin TD, Pearse Doherty's recent erroneous comments about Irish retailer, Supervalu's owner

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Independent Ireland TD, Ken O'Flynn questions the lacklustre response from the international stock market towards Trump's proposed 200% tariff on pharmaceuticals

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Sinn Féin's Sorca Clarke reflects on the mounting concern expressed among industry towards the uncertainty surrounding the EU's reaction to Trump's latest tariff announcement

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Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports, Sean Canney claims that a prospective trade war between the US and Europe, 'would not be good for the world economy'

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Today at 12:15 on @rteone.rte.ie, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social is joined by Sean Canney, Sorca Clarke and Ken O'Flynn to discuss the year in review, the upcoming presidency and the cost of living, on the last #RTETWIP of the season.

Reporter, Louise Burne will also join RTE's Sandra Hurley in part 3

On our final The Week in Politics of the season:

@aine-lawlor.bsky.social speaks to Sean Canney, Sorca Clarke and Ken O'Flynn to discuss the presidency, the cost of living and the year in review

Louise Burne will also join RTE's Sandra Hurley

Broadcasts tomorrow at 12:15 on @rteone.rte.ie

@aine-lawlor.bsky.social questions Labour's Conor Sheehan as to where the money for housing should come from?

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#TWIP #Housing

Social Democrat's Rory Hearne claims that the government fails to recognise the full extent of the housing crisis, reflecting upon yesterday's housing protest in Dublin

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#RTETWIP #Housing

Sinn Féin's Eoin O'Broin criticises Minister James Browne for 'tinkering on the edge of an existing housing policy that's failing' during his term

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#RTETWIP #Housing

🏠Minister for Housing James Browne on the 'radical decisions' he intends to make in regard to housing over the coming weeks

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#RTÉTWIP #Housing

🏠Minister for Housing James Browne on the need to address the viability and affordability of housing in Ireland

🗣️RTÉ TWIP rebroadcasts tonight at 23:15 on @rteone.rte.ie

#RTÉTWIP #Housing

Tomorrow on The Week in Politics: Housing Special
@aine-lawlor.bsky.social speaks to Housing Spokespeople:

Sinn Féin's Eoin O'Brion

Social Democrats' Rory Hearne

Labour's Conor Sheehan

And Minister for Housing James Browne

Broadcasts at noon on
@RTEOne
#RTETWIP #HOUSING

Euronews Correspondent @shonamurray.bsky.social on the divide within the EU on Israel.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#Israel #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Euronews Correspondent @shonamurray.bsky.social on this week's NATO "Trump summit".

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#Trump #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Minister of State for Local Government, Christopher O'Sullivan, on the Illegal Peat Extraction highlighted by the EPA to Local Authorities.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie

#PeatExtraction #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Social Democrats Spokesperson for Justice @garygannontd.bsky.social on how online algorithms may have an influence on increased domestic violence cases.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#domesticabuse #RTETWIP

Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane, on Sinn Féin’s stance on gender ahead of their conference next weekend.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#Pride2025 #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on how targeted supports could help tackle the Cost of Living Crisis, as opposed to universal supports.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#CostOfLiving #RTETWIP

Minister of State, Christopher O'Sullivan, on previous Cost of Living measures and what measures are planned for Budget 2026.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#CostOfLiving #Budget2026 #RTETWIP

Sinn Féin TD, Claire Kerrane, on the daily struggles of the taxpayer as a result of the Cost of Living Crisis.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#CostOfLiving #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Minister of State for Housing, Chris O'Sullivan, on the need for “standardised design” to improve the delivery of social homes.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#Homelessness #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Social Democrats TD @garygannontd.bsky.social on possible redress scheme from government in the future due to today’s living conditions for children.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#ChildPoverty #RTETWIP

Sinn Féin spokesperson for Children, Claire Kerrane on how the current housing plan is affecting children around the country.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#Homelessness #ChildPoverty #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics

Minister of State Christopher O'Sullivan on the delivery of homes from the government.

The Week in Politics will re-broadcast this evening at 18.30 on the RTÉ News Channel and at 23.40 on @rteone.rte.ie.

#Homelessness #RTETWIP #RTEPolitics