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Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue team up to bring you State of Affairs on Irish and international politics

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This time it's crime, the solicitor's strike, care and young criminals, the consent video that was withdrawn and Israel's Naza documentary on civilian deaths in Gaza.

Aine Lawlor is one of Ireland's most recognised political interviewers. Chris Dono... more

Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue have teamed up to bring you State Of Affairs every Monday and Friday.

This week Ivan Yates is onboard to talk public pay increase, RTE's permanent backstop, a drum beat of trouble in the Gardai and Manchester City's disgr... more

Aine and Chris come to blows on the public sector strike, discuss the betrayal of Ukraine and Trump's new press secretary.

Plus cancelling Sally Rooney, 15 years for Donaldson and Big Phil's Big Job.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more... more

Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue have teamed up to bring you 'State of Affairs' - It's politics inside and out.

On this episode Shona Murray of Euronews is on to talk cost of living in Brussels versus Ireland, the major politics across Europe from housin... more

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Recent Guests

Ivan Yates
Former politician, broadcaster and businessperson
Episode: Public Pay Increases. Where's the money going to come from?
Shona Murray
Euronews' Europe correspondent
Euronews
Episode: An old lady evicted on a stretcher

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Aine Lawlor
Irish broadcaster, journalist and political interviewer; former RTÉ journalist and political correspondent.
Chris Donoghue
Irish broadcaster and journalist, and former government press secretary.

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#169
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Spotify
#4
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#33
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Apple Podcasts
#11
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An old lady evicted on a stretcher
Q: So is there a big shift to the right going on right across Europe?
Murray says the shift is already evident, with few EU governments led by socialists and right-wing parties gaining ground. She discusses political pressure around migration and housing in Spain and Marine Le Pen's growing prospects in France.
An old lady evicted on a stretcher
Q: So just you've got a young family between Brussels and Dublin. How does it break down?
Murray says costs have become more comparable, with Brussels housing and childcare becoming more expensive, though Belgian childcare and activities remain cheaper than in Ireland.
Public Pay Increases. Where's the money going to come from?
Q: What punishment should Manchester City receive?
Aine Lawlor questions what punishment the club should face, while Yates rejects the criticism, disputes the legitimacy of the rules and defends the club's spending and record.
Public Pay Increases. Where's the money going to come from?
Q: What is your prediction for the catalyst that could trigger the fiscal problems you warn about?
Yates says Ireland's competitiveness is declining and that a company boardroom decision to move business elsewhere could eventually trigger a crisis, though the change would build gradually.

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What is State of Affairs about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekly conversations about Irish and international politics, led by veteran journalists Aine Lawlor and Chris Donoghue. They combine studio discussion with reporting from communities and interviews with political figures, journalists and other commentators. The focus is often on how policy affects daily life, including public-sector pay, budgets, housing, energy costs and public services, alongside wider coverage of European politics, Ukraine and international affairs.

The tone is candid and opinionated, with room for disagreement, personal anecdotes and lighter cultural asides. Familiarity with Irish politics helps, but the emphasis on household costs, government choices and public debate makes the discussions accessible to listeners seek... more

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