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.
Fuel protests: Coalition’s worst week shows Ireland unprepared for economic deterioration
Fuel protests: Government to raid exchequer surplus for €505m support package
Government announces further cuts to fuel prices and defers carbon tax increase
Could we be looking at the future of protests in Ireland?
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.
