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Stormont Sources

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Northern Ireland
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Sinn Féin
DUP
Programme For Government
Brexit
Integrated Education Bill
Northern Ireland Assembly
Alliance Party
Northern Ireland Politics
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Immigration
SDLP
Democratic Unionist Party
Donald Trump
Traditional Unionist Voice
Irish Language
Irish Unification
Eurovision
Keir Starmer

Welcome inside politics in Northern Ireland. Listen to the podcast which brings you analysis, insight and experience from Stormont. Join journalist, David McCann, plus Tim Cairns, a former Special Advisor to Peter Robinson and Head of Policy for the DUP and Micheal McKernan, a former Special Advisor in the SDLP worked in the Executive from 2007-2016.

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What does a United Ireland really mean — and what would it take to get there?

In this episode of Stormont Sources, investigative journalist Sam McBride joins David, Tim, and Michael McKernan to discuss his new book co-written with Fintan O’Toole, w... more

This week on Stormont Sources, David McCann, Tim Cairns and Michael McKernan dive deep into two major Stormont flashpoints.

💷 First, the Stormont monitoring round — Ministers scrambling for cash to plug pay gaps.

* Mike Nesbitt’s £100 million boo... more

Northern Ireland’s political podcast Stormont Sources is back — and this week, David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan unpack the biggest stories in NI politics.

🏛️ Main topics:

* The Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) held its annual conference ... more

The Stormont Sources Podcast takes you inside politics and policy-making in Northern Ireland.

This week, David McCann, Tim Cairns, and Michael McKernan dive deep into:

* The SDLP Conference and Claire Hanna’s bold call for an Irish Department of U... more

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Philip McGuigan
Chair of the All-Party Group on Reducing Gambling Harm and MLA for North Antrim
Sinn Féin
Episode: Gambling Addiction: NI’s Hidden Crisis
Dr. Ciara Fitzpatrick
Critic of the draft anti-poverty strategy and academic specializing in poverty issues
Ulster University
Episode: The Anti-Poverty Strategy: An Opportunity Wasted?
Jamie Bryson
Political figure known for his involvement in the flag protests and recent court case.
Episode: Northern Ireland's Chaotic 2015 and Jamie Bryson cleared
Andrew Muir
Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs
Episode: DUP Rifts & Water Pollution with Andrew Muir
Aaron Callan
DUP councillor for Limmavati
Episode: Could Casement Park funding bring the Executive down?
Matthew O'Toole
Leader of the Opposition and SDLP MLA for South Belfast
SDLP
Episode: Irish Unification in the EU
Caoimhe Archibald
Minister for the Economy
Sinn Féin
Episode: The Economy Minister, Caoimhe Archibald
Claire Hanna
Leader of the SDLP and Member of Parliament for South Belfast and Mid-Down
SDLP
Episode: Irish Unity Cooperation and Budget Proposals... with Claire Hanna
Lee Reynolds
Former special advisor to First Minister Arlene Foster, head of policy for the DUP
Democratic Unionist Party
Episode: Gavin Robinson's First Year, Brexit, and Trump's Tariffs... with Lee Reynolds

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David McCann
Host of Stormont Sources, journalist with insights into Northern Irish politics.

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#148
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#152
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Stormont or Starmer? Irish Presidential Election & DUP Conference
Q: Timothy, do you want to take a punt? Who would you like to see getting sworn in in Dublin Castle?
Tim mentioned he would vote for Heather Humphreys if given a chance, while acknowledging the complexities of the election.
Stormont or Starmer? Irish Presidential Election & DUP Conference
Q: Michael, do you think the party was just once bitten twice shy on this?
Michael believes Sinn Féin chose not to run a candidate due to their fear of losing again.
Stormont or Starmer? Irish Presidential Election & DUP Conference
Q: Tim, Catherine Connolly, what do you make of her in light of what I've just said?
Tim expressed that he found her deeply unimpressive during an interview, suggesting she was politically naïve and made clumsy statements.
Reforming Government: The Alliance Party's Agenda
Q: Would Alliance be better served leading the opposition rather than being in the executive?
Eoin states that the decision hinges on what serves the people best, weighing the effectiveness of being in government versus opposition.
Reforming Government: The Alliance Party's Agenda
Q: Give us the elevator pitch about where Alliance fits in 2025 onwards.
Eoin argues that the narrative of a plateauing surge is too simplistic, as Alliance aims to promote a united and integrated community.

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Focusing on the political landscape of Northern Ireland, the content encompasses topical discussions around current events, power-sharing agreements, and the inner workings of local parties. Themes like governance, public sentiment towards political strategies, and socio-economic issues such as gambling addiction and education reform come up frequently, reflecting the complexities of Northern Irish politics. The hosts, with their substantial political background, provide not only news but also in-depth analysis, making it a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the nuances of the region's political scene. Unique aspects include the inclusion of audience questions and local insights, engaging a community that seeks to be in... more

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2. Dr. Ciara Fitzpatrick
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5. Aaron Callan
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7. Caoimhe Archibald
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