
A sometimes jaundiced, but always informed commentary on today's Irish politics from Derek Mooney, an experienced campaigner, former ministerial adviser and now a public affairs consultant.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsNews Commentary | |||

I have revised the opening 5 minutes of this previously published podcast to include clips from that March 2017 interview - after some extra research I found an audio recording of the full interview. see link below.
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In this episode I look at Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s unsurprisingly solid Oval Office performance with Donald Trump.
I express regret that opposition parties here took such a overwhelmingly negative stance on his performance. But... even more... I ... more
In this podcast episode I argue that Fianna Fáil TDs can’t afford to sleepwalk into 2027. Three Taoisigh in one year (2027) would make the party (and government) look ridiculous.
There are several simple truths that must be faced:
* Micheál Marti... more
In this episode I argues for reforming Ireland's Triple Lock military deployment system by updating... not scrapping... multilateral criteria to include UN General Assembly resolutions and regional organisations.
Indeed the whole Triple Lock debate... more
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Enjoying the Irish food election chats, though you sound a lot more pro FF than you like to admit. Good to hear more NI perspectives though
Christ. I really used to enjoy you’re podcasts Derek. This recent podcast advocating that Gemma be employed by RTE. Good grief. I’ve unsubscribed.
Very poor sound quality, impossible to hear
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The content focuses on contemporary Irish politics, providing informed commentary and critique, particularly on governmental decisions, political maneuvers, and various political parties' actions. Through analyses of significant political events and discussions on public policy, the episodes often highlight the intersection of Irish and U.S. political landscapes, with recurring themes related to tariffs, elections, and the overall governance of Ireland. The host brings a seasoned perspective, often weaving personal anecdotes into the analysis, leading to a sometimes critical but always insightful exploration of the current political climate. This podcast is distinctive for its thorough examination of parliamentary procedures and its unapolo... more
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