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Indo Politics

Indo Politics

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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  • 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
  • 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
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