What were the most consequential political stories of 2025? Were there issues we were obsessed with at the time and now can’t quite remember why? And were there any laughs to be had around Leinster House?
For a look back on the year in Irish politics, Irish Times political correspondents Ellen Coyne and Jack Horgan-Jones came into the studio with their standout stories – from the fretting about the threat of US tariffs to the highs and lows of the presidential election; and from Paschal Donohoe’s exit for a more glamorous job to the Government’s new housing manifesto.
Then there was Tipperary North TD Michael Lowry’s unparliamentary sign language.
And what exactly are “rural pursuits” and why did they emerge as a talking point during the presidential election.
Hundreds object to plans for Ireland’s largest new town
The story of the student accused of deception against UCD and the allegations of image-based sexual harassment
Names of 341 former Christian Brothers published following court order in sex abuse case
Ukraine and Russia exchange attacks after ‘seven killed on beach’
Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by Suzanne Brennan with Andrew McNair on sound.
