Leinster House is more than a place of work - it’s a way of life for the politicians and other professionals who spend their days there.

Journalist and broadcaster Gavan Reilly has written a book about the inner-workings of our parliament building and its inhabitants.

He talks to Hugh Linehan about the steep learning curves and power dynamics faced by politicians arriving unprepared into this environment, often adopting a “fake it til you make it” approach.

The Secret Life of Leinster House by Gavan Reilly is published by Gill.