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First we focus on political upheaval following the announcement that Eamon Ryan is stepping down as leader of the Greens. Political correspondent Cormac McQuinn provides updates on the frontrunners to succeed him, including Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman and Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Pippa Hackett.
Then we turn to Northern Ireland, where voters will select their 18 Westminster MPs next month. Can the DUP hold onto its seats in the aftermath of the crisis surrounding Jeffrey Donaldson? Mark Hennessy and Freya McClements look at what really matters to voters in these elections and whether the issue of Irish unity is on the radar.
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Harry McGee to look back at the week in politics. With our recent obsession on the local and European elections winding down, today we take a look at the week's DĂĄil debates and at the "guillotining through" of the huge piece of legislation that is the Planning Bill into its final stage. The panel also discuss whether DĂĄil vacancies arising as a result of TDs becoming MEPs will ever be filled in the lifetime of this Government. The panel also pick their Irish Times articles of the week.
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With some European seats still to be filled but the overall picture of these elections now fairly clear, Pat Leahy joins Hugh for a final episode of Election Daily to answer some outstanding questions. How did small parties including the Greens, the Social Democrats and Labour do in the end? And with counts dragging on, is it too easy for unserious candidates to get on the European ballot?
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Citizens of the EU used their votes in last week's elections to maintain centre-right control of the European Parliament, while shifting the overall makeup of the legislature a little further to the right.
Brussels correspondent Jack Power joins Hugh to explore how the EU parliament has just changed, whether the new right will be able to form a voting bloc, and what the new Parliament means for EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen's hope's of a second term.
And Berlin correspondent Derek Scally looks at the success of formerly fringe parties like the far-right AfD in Germany's European election. Could the taboo of far-right involvement in German national governance be nearing an end?
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn on day four of the count.
Only a handful of seats remain unfilled in the local elections with Fianna FĂĄil slightly ahead of Fine Gael for the majority of seats.
Sinn FĂ©in now has 100 seats which is an improvement on its disastrous 2019 election, however Jennifer Bray has reported on the growing unease within the party over Mary Lou McDonaldâs leadership after their poor election results.
The Dublin count is nearing its moment of truth with Barry Andrews and Regina Doherty looking comfortably in, and the final two seats still to play for.
The team discuss the latest results, the possibility of an autumn election and they answer some listener questions.
Minutes after recording the podcast, it was announced that outgoing MEP Clare Daly was eliminated following the 17th count of votes in the Dublin constituency.
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn to discuss the latest developments:
It is day three of the local and European election count and seats in all four MEP constituencies are still in play. In Dublin, much will depend on where votes from soon-to-be-eliminated candidates end up. Will Independent Ireland's Niall Boylan be able to capitalise, or will Sinn FĂ©in's Lynn Boylan fare better?
There is no shortage of analysis of Sinn FĂ©in's disappointing election and what it means. Fintan O'Toole thinks the era of the party acting as a buffer against right wing politics is over.
Meanwhile many other EU member states are experiencing a surge in support for far-right parties and candidates, but not enough to displace the centrist coalition from control of the European Parliament.
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As the count continues on this busy election weekend, it is delight for Taoiseach Simon Harris and Fine Gael as the local election picture becomes clearer, but the final results, particularly in the European contest, wonât be known for several more days.
The Taoiseach had a pep in his step as he entered the count centre at the RDS today. Speaking to Inside Politics podcast host Hugh Linehan, he explained that while there is no âtransfer pactâ among government parties, he thinks voters believe âGovernment is doing an okay job, and are transferring amongst partiesâ, something which will inform the election results.
âThat the Government will do its full term is important and I look forward to continuing that,â he said.
Meanwhile, the volatility of the Sinn FĂ©in vote caught Mary Lou McDonald by surprise. While there is no denying that the going has not been great for them so far, could total disaster be averted if the party make modest gains in some local election constituencies?
And what of the Green Party? It will be a real challenge for them to hold on to their MEPs, and it also looks as though there have been significant losses at local level.
Hugh Linehan is joined by Jack-Horgan Jones, Harry McGee and Taoiseach Simon Harris (briefly) on the Inside Politics Election Daily podcast as we get a clearer picture from count centres around the country.
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It is Saturday afternoon of a busy election weekend and while it is still far too early to draw conclusions about many aspects of the local and European contests, some trends are beginning to emerge.
One of those trends is that Sinn FĂ©inâs recent drop in opinion polls is being confirmed at the ballot box, the partyâs support at these elections lower now than six months ago.
Meanwhile the Coalition parties are cautiously optimistic that losses will be less than feared, while independent candidates look set to make gains.
Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray to assess what we are learning from tallies and the first results from count centres around the country.
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As voters go to the polls, Hugh Linehan, Pat Leahy, and Jack Horgan-Jones make some final predictions about how the weekend will play out. Which European candidates should be safe in their constituencies, and who is at risk of being sucked into a days-long transfer battle to seize a third, fourth or fifth seat?
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Jennifer Bray and Sarah Burns to discuss Thursday on the campaign trail:
With polling day almost upon us, some running in the European elections have been engaging in a âwar of wordsâ, with members of Fine Gael and the Green Party butting heads on the campaign trail. Is all this âclawing at each otherâ simply a final bid for cut through before votes are cast, or a taste of what a general election could look like?
And is the broadcasting moratorium relevant or wise anymore given the amount of stories that seem to break right before polls open? Even the Minister for Housing is sceptical.
Plus: Jenâs how-to guide will arm you with all the necessary knowledge as you set off with your polling card on Friday.
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Jennifer Bray and Pat Leahy to discuss Wednesday on the campaign trail:
Independent candidates are âwolves in sheepâs clothingâ, warned People Before Profit at a campaign event today. What does that mean, and why are the small parties so worried about the impact of this rag-tag category of opponent on election day?
The Nitrates Derogation is something that matters hugely to rural Ireland, so in election week you donât want to wade into controversy over whether it should be retained, as Fianna FĂĄilâs Chris Andrews discovered today.
Plus: An element of Patâs analysis of the Dublin European election came in for sharp criticism from Social Democrats candidate SinĂ©ad Gibney when she was asked about it by RTEâs Sarah McInerney during a televised debate.
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The run-in to Friday's local, European and Limerick mayoral elections is now underway and so is the daily elections podcast from The Irish Times. Hugh Linehan is joined by Jack Horgan-Jones and Harry McGee to look at the stories from the campaign trail:
As AontĂș launches its campaign, party leader Peader Toibin is bullish about the party's prospects in local elections.
More polls showing disappointing levels of support for Sinn FĂ©in. Can the party pick up momentum in the final days?
The same polls show surging support for independent candidates. Some of them will be fighting for the final European seat in Dublin.
But with many voters yet to make up their minds, the panel agree there is a lot left to fight for in these elections. To help you keep up with the latest from the campaign, new episodes of Election Daily from Inside Politics will be in your feed every day this week after 5pm.
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Hugh is joined by Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn to look back on the week in politics:
The conviction of former US president Donald Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records related to an alleged hush money payment to Stormy Daniels is unprecedented in American political history. But will it make any difference on election day?More evidence emerged this week that Ireland is failing to meet legally-binding climate change targets.Will a scandal that engulfed Fine Gael local election candidate Marian Agrios dent the party outside of Louth, or even her Drogheda constituency?Plus, the panelists pick their favourite IT reads of the week:
Our new columnist Mark OâConnell on why students keep schtum when asked why they are protesting.Revelations that the Irish State is in the pocket of Big Smoky Bacon.Irelandâs Chief Rabbi Yoni Wieder criticises President Higgins.Sign up for Politics push alerts and have the best news, analysis and comment delivered directly to your phoneFind The Irish Times on WhatsApp and stay up to dateHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Harry McGee, Cormac McQuinn and Jennifer Bray who, after weeks travelling the highways and byways of Ireland in the company of hopeful local and European election candidates, are here to answer questions about what is happening on the ground. Do rural voters really blame the Greens for everything? Are Sinn FĂ©in really struggling? Will the migration issue really help candidates like Niall Boylan? And what is the incredible new technique for reaching voters who aren't at home?
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Pat Leahy and Cormac McQuinn to discuss the week in politics:
· Rishi Sunakâs decision on Wednesday to announce a snap election for July 4th, four months earlier than predicted, caught everyone off guard. Will it prove to be a gamble worth taking?
· Cormac was present at Fianna FĂĄilâs European election launch this morning where tensions boiled over as Senator Niall Blaney got into a public disagreement with Fianna FĂĄil leader, TĂĄnaiste MicheĂĄl Martin, over the level of support he was getting from the party amid their three-candidate strategy in the Midlands North-West constituency.
· And on Friday, June 7th â the same day voters across the country will elect representatives to local councils and the European Parliament â the people of Limerick will decide who will be the countryâs first directly elected mayor. But what powers will the successful candidate have to go with their âŹ154,000 salary?
And the panel pick their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:
· Laura Slattery writes about âking of the airwavesâ Pat Kenny.
· The passing of Irelandâs first business superstar, Tony OâReilly.
· Pedestrians best be on their guard against the quiet threat of electric vehicles as outlined by Shauna Bowers.
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It's been a busy 24 hours on the domestic political scene, with the leaking of a report that is highly critical of Government housing policy and the news that Ireland is to recognise Palestine as a state. Political Editor Pat Leahy is here to analyse the significance of these developments. After that, Jack Power reports from Brussels where a slate of newly-elected far-right and nationalist MEPs are expected to arrive after next month's election. What will it mean for the balance of power within the European Parliament?
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The upcoming US election will see a presidential rematch for the first time since Eisenhower and Stevenson in 1956. That contest is between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the two most unpopular candidates in living memory. But who is likely to prevail once the votes are finally counted?
In a special live event last week, Head of Polling at Ipsos US, Cliff Young, joined Hugh Linehan to dig into some of the big questions that have defined the presidential race thus far.
Why is Joe Biden performing so poorly in the polls? Why have so many minority voters who would traditionally have voted Democrat, decided to make the move towards the Republican party? And despite his legal woes, does Trumpâs anti-establishment stance still retain its potency?
And in terms of what issues are front and centre for US voters, Cliff explains why itâs the economy, more specifically inflation, that is having a ânasty effect on the political calculusâ. But can that be changed in any significant way before election day?
Produced by Declan Conlon.
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Hugh Linehan is joined by Cormac McQuinn and Jennifer Bray to discuss the week in politics:
· The last fortnight has seen several incidents of councillors being verbally and physically attacked while out canvassing for the forthcoming local elections. A disturbing trend that hasnât been a feature of previous elections.
· The panel dig into what the Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll results say about the volatility of public opinion right now.
· And neither current First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle OâNeill, or former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster, came away from the UK Covid-19 inquiry unscathed.
And the panel pick their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:
· Ronan McGreevey writing 50 years on from the Dublin-Monaghan bombings.
· Laura Kennedy does the arithmetic of emigration.
· Stephen Collins writes of MicheĂĄl Martinâs political enemies postponing their big move.
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The latest Irish Times/Ipsos B&A opinion poll shows Sinn FĂ©in support has slumped again while there has been a recovery for Fine Gael. The poll also shows that MicheĂĄl Martin is the most popular party leader, while support for independents remains at a high level. But what lies behind these trends? Hugh was joined by Cliff Young from Ipsos as well as podcast regulars Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray to discuss the poll results before a live audience in Dublin city centre.
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Disinformation is a concern in the run-up to the local and European elections. And the combination of new AI technology and complex social media networks make it easier than ever to spread misleading information to a global audience. But who polices disinformation, and is the term sometimes misused or abused for political ends? To debate this, Hugh talks to Eileen Culloty of DCU, Freddie Sayers, editor of UK news and opinion website Unherd, and Jack Horgan-Jones from The Irish Times politics team.
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