The Dáil is back with a bang. Fianna Fáil TD Christopher O'Sullivan joins our host Paul Cunningham, along with Micheál Lehane and Sandra Hurley, to discuss think-ins, Ireland as a "sustainable superpower", getting Gen Z votes...and corncrakes.

Your Politics - Election 2020

Abusive Dáil language unprecedented - FF TD

As Covid restrictions ease and the economy is accelerating, politicians are returning to the Dail. Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane joins the podcast from the Fianna Fail "think-in" in Co Cavan. Host Paul Cunningham is also joined Sandra Hurley to discuss the continuing controversy surrounding Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney

Micheál Martin faces his critics in FF  

After an unprecedented term, the Oireachtas goes on Summer recess, just as COVID cases surge. Solidarity-PBP TD Mick Barry joins presenter Paul Cunningham, and Mary Regan and David Murphy of RTÉ's political staff, to discuss taking to the streets over housing, and young people being the "new vulnerable".

Give young people COVID dividend - Solidarity TD

International travel is less than a fortnight away, but we still don't know who will get the Digital COVID Certificate when. Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly joins presenter Paul Cunningham, and Micheál Lehane of RTÉ's political staff, to discuss her constituents' need to see Dublin Airport open again, and Josepha Madigan's brave and welcome words.

Podcast: will the Covid pass work in pubs?

The ruling coalition has been rocked by the outcry which greeted this week's shock decision to delay reopening indoor dining, its plan slammed as discriminatory and "absolute bananas". Fine Gael Senator Barry Ward joins presenter Paul Cunningham, and Mary Regan and Micheál Lehane of RTÉ's political staff, to discuss latest developments.

"Govt made brave decision on reopening" - FG Senator

The Government is facing a big dilemma. With the Delta variant spreading, should it go ahead with next week's reopening of indoor service in pubs, cafés and restaurants? Fianna Fáil TD James Lawless joins presenter Paul Cunningham and Sandra Hurley from RTÉ's political staff to discuss this and other hot political issues.

Govt TD on NPHET: "The big stick doesn't always work"

Independent TD Michael McNamara is a farmer, a barrister and one of the most outspoken deputies in the Dáil. He joined presenter David Murphy, and Sorcha Ní Riada and Mícheál Lehane of RTÉ's political staff, to talk about life in the political wilderness, losing his seat in 2016 and being expelled from the Labour Party.

TD: "I'm not a climate change denier"

Jennifer Whitmore, the Social Democrats TD for Wicklow, discusses why Ireland needs to make basking sharks an endangered species, and her party's zero-COVID strategy. Presenter David Murphy is also joined by Sandra Hurley and Sorcha Ní Riada of RTÉ's political staff to discuss the political pollster controversy.

Basking sharks and political sharks

The Coalition unveils €4bn to revive the economy, but rent rises and PUP cuts loom. Paul Cunningham is joined by David Murphy and Sandra Hurley of RTÉ's political staff. The podcast is available for download at 6am every Friday.

Big spending doesn't fix everything for Govt

Your Politics presenter Paul Cunningham is joined by Aontú leader, Peadar Tóibín TD. Sandra Hurley and Mícheál Lehane run the rule over the week's events and share which jargon has jarred with them.

What's different about a pint in a pub versus a hotel? - Tóibín TD

After weeks of intense political pressure, the Government took the step of discouraging investors from bulk buying houses and duplexes. This week Independent TD Denis Naughton joins presenter Paul Cunningham on the Your Politics podcast with Sandra Hurley, Mícheál Lehane and David Murphy.

Podcast: Govt rolls dice on stamp duty

As Covid mist begins to lift, it is becoming clear two big items will dominate the political agenda: housing and climate. Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe who is deputy chairman of the Housing Committee joined presenter Paul Cunningham, Mícheál Lehane and Sandra Hurley on the podcast.

FF TD: If we don't get housing right participation Govt is a waste

For the first time since the pandemic arrived in Ireland the virus slipped down the political agenda only to be replaced by the hot topic of housing. This week the Your Politics podcast is joined by Sinn Féin's housing spokesman Eoin Ó Broin. He joined presenter Paul Cunningham and Sandra Hurley.

Housing replaces virus on as hot political topic

The Government aims for a Goldilocks reopening of the economy, by not going too quickly and not too slowly. As intercounty travel, hairdressers, team training, religious services, museums and libraries prepare to go back to business on May 10, the RTÉ politics team analyse how Taoiseach Micheál Martin handled easing restrictions.

Podcast: Reopening isn't easy

Slowly Fine Gael party has increased its commentary on Irish unity. This week the party's TD Neale Richmond spoke in favour of reunification at a Cambridge University event. Deputy Richmond joined presenter Paul Cunningham and guests Mícheál Lehane and Sorcha Ní Riada.

The Greening of Fine Gael

Your Politics - Election 2020 gives a fast, informal update on the General Election campaign from the RTÉ Politics team.