Episodes

  • 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
  • Government condemns fuel protests as tensions escalate

    Government condemns fuel protests as tensions escalate
    Apr 9 2026
    hings have escalated dramatically in recent days, with nationwide fuel protests dominating the news agenda and causing chaos on our streets. As protestors continue to dig in, notable alarm has been growing in the government. Taoiseach Micheál Martin has condemned the demonstrations, calling the blockage of a key refinery in Cork an act of “national sabotage”. As pressure mounts and talk of Defence Force deployment increases, Indo Politics brings you the very latest from an increasingly tense standoff. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Conál Thomas

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    17 mins
  • A €250m cost of living package under scrutiny and the return of Mairead McGuinness

    A €250m cost of living package under scrutiny and the return of Mairead McGuinness
    Mar 27 2026

    Mairead McGuinness returns with a new EU role as the government rolls out a €250m cost-of-living package. Will it ease the pressure, or just delay tougher budget decisions ahead?

    Host; Kevin Doyle, Guest; Cónal Thomas

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    26 mins
  • Taoiseach meets Trump: How did Micheál Martin fare in Washington?

    Taoiseach meets Trump: How did Micheál Martin fare in Washington?
    Mar 17 2026

    Taoiseach Micheál Martin sat down with US president Donald Trump for the traditional St Patrick’s Day summit, with Mr Trump in typically boisterous form. How did the Taoiseach get on, though, with Iran, Keir Starmer, and a potential Doonbeg visit all on the agenda?

    Host: Tabitha Monahan

    Guests: Mary Regan and Cónal Thomas

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    21 mins
  • All to play for Taoiseach in Oval office showdown, and will energy prices force the Government’s hand?

    All to play for Taoiseach in Oval office showdown, and will energy prices force the Government’s hand?
    Mar 13 2026

    Ministers may be globe trotting for St Patrick’s Day, but the political temperature at home is rising. As energy prices climb amid tensions in the Middle East, the Government insists it will not be found wanting, but what does that mean in practice? At the same time, Micheál Martin prepares for a significant meeting with Donald Trump in the White House.

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    Host: Fionnán Sheahan, Guest: Cónal Thomas

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    29 mins
  • International chaos, a political comeback and an eviction storm

    International chaos, a political comeback and an eviction storm
    Mar 6 2026

    As conflict in Iran pushes up energy prices, the Government faces mounting pressure over possible emergency supports. New rent reforms are already causing controversy in the Housing Minister’s own constituency, while Phil Hogan re-emerges as Ireland’s candidate for a top UN job. Tabitha Monahan and Conal Thomas chat through down a tense week in Leinster House.


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    24 mins
  • Why education is now in the political danger zone and Dublin Central battle heats up

    Why education is now in the political danger zone and Dublin Central battle heats up
    Feb 27 2026
    The government scrambles to contain the fallout from its SNA allocation controversy, announcing a late night funding reversal but has lasting damage already been done? Plus, Sinn Fein selects Janice Boylan for the crucial Dublin Central by election as Gerry The Monk Hutch gears up for another run. What does it all mean for the political landscape? Copy: This week on Indo Politics, the government finds itself on the defensive after a botched review of Special Needs Assistant allocations spiralled into a full blown political crisis. A late night 19 million euro funding injection has paused the cuts for now, but questions remain about how the review was handled, why ministers appeared blindsided, and whether trust in the special education system has been shaken. With disability services already a stated priority for this government, has serious political capital been burned over what critics say was a preventable controversy? We also turn to Dublin Central, where Sinn Fein has selected councillor Janice Boylan as its candidate in the upcoming by election. After a disappointing general election performance, can she consolidate the party vote or will the contest open the door to rivals on the left, or even to Gerry The Monk Hutch, who is already mobilising supporters?

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    28 mins
  • SNA cuts, social media ban and Rotunda row: a week of pauses and public outcry

    SNA cuts, social media ban and Rotunda row: a week of pauses and public outcry
    Feb 20 2026
    A tricky week for the Government inside and outside of Leinster House goes under the microscope on the latest Indo Politics. On the agenda: public outcry at proposed SNA cuts, the planning permission row at the Rotunda Hospital, and the much-mooted social media ban for under-16s and how it might work, not to mention the Coalition tensions it’s causing. Host: Tabitha Monahan Guests: Mary Regan and Maeve McTaggart

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    28 mins