Pat Leahy and Jack Horgan-Jones join Hugh Linehan to talk about the week in politics:
We already know next Tuesday’s budget is going to be a much less generous affair than has recently become the norm. Jack and Pat share what they know about the tough stance being taken by Ministers Paschal Donohoe and Jack Chambers in negotiations, including one Government source’s characterisation of Chambers as akin to Margaret Thatcher: “no, no, no”.
Of the three presidential hopefuls, Catherine Connolly has been having the strongest campaign so far. But could the news that she employed a woman convicted of firearms offences hinder her in gathering the votes she needs?
Jim Gavin’s campaign also made some missteps this week, hampering the novice politician’s campaign as it tries to find its feet.
Prominent MP tells Dublin event UK Labour Party faces ‘chaos’ if Andy Burnham fails to win byelection
Hard decisions, not more ministers, are needed
From brain to drain: How was €50m wasted on a planned IT system for Ireland’s rail network?
Scrapped €50m Irish Rail IT project could lead to extra costs of up to €800,000 a month
Security issues are at the top of the European agenda thanks to the ongoing war in Ukraine and the fear of Russian cyberattacks and drone incursions.
Finally the panelists pick their favourite Irish Times journalism of the week including Senator Michael McDowell’s explanation for why he didn’t nominate Maria Steen, the passing of Martin Mansergh and a relatable personal problem.
