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Mooney on Irish Politics

Derek Mooney
Fianna Fáil
Fine Gael
Sinn Féin
Micheál Martin
General Election
Irish Defence Policy
Triple Lock
Military Neutrality
Irish Politics
Ireland
European Elections
Simon Harris
Gaza
Leo Varadkar
Eamonn Ryan
Housing Policy
Dublin
Green Party
Northern Ireland
Local and European Elections

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.

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In this penultimate podcast of 2025 I look at the fallout from Fianna Fáil's review into the disastrous Áras 2025 campaign and which of the several competing analyses of what happens next, I agree with. (Spoiler Alert... I take some elements from eac... more

In this very short episode (based on a recent local radio interview) I wonder if Fianna Fáil is still a serious political party?

The leadership's mishandling of the presidential campaign is now compounded by its mishandling of what should have been... more

In this week's episode Derek throws an eye over the impact on government stability of the departure of Pascal Donohoe for the World bank... and wonders why Taoiseach Micheál Martin now questions the linear nature of time and why a delay is not actual... more

In this episode I do two things...

First, I explain why the "unsure" camp in the currently divided Fianna Fáil parliamentary party is in single digits and the pro and anti Martin factions are almost evenly divided.

Second, I explain why a departur... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Colum Eastwood, planning for Irish Unity
Jason O'Mahony
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Episode: More Independent TDs... but with a lot less influence
Stephen Spillane
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Episode: GE2024 - A tour of the 5 Cork constituencies

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Derek Mooney
Derek Mooney is known for providing insightful commentary on Irish politics. With a background as a campaigner and former ministerial adviser, he brings a sophisticated understanding of political dynamics to the discussions.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Good political chat

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alan Franks
    Irelanda year ago
  • Centrist

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Contrary Centrist
    Ireland4 years ago
  • Poor sound quality

    Very poor sound quality, impossible to hear

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    polcoranoraknot
    Ireland4 years ago

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Colum Eastwood, planning for Irish Unity
Q: What's the plan for this year and next year in terms of the work plan?
It's a bit of both. We're engaging with lots of experts, producing papers, and using technology to build a polling capacity around Irish Unity.
Day One of the Count... first thoughts
Q: What do you think will happen and what will the government look like in Ireland?
The government will resemble the last one, minus the Green Party, with main parties possibly losing support.

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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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