Aine Lawlor & Chris Donoghue team up to bring you State of Affairs on Irish and international politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
What this show covers
Irish politicsBudgetcurrent affairsEuropean politicsIrelandMigrationCost of livingHousing protestsRTÉPublic sector strikesHousingFianna FáilMultinational taxIvan YatesAndy Burnham
What listeners will find here
Europe’s pressure points, from housing protests to Irish wedding small talk
European politics and everyday pressures drive this episode, with Shona Murray joining to compare the cost of living in Brussels and Ireland. The conversation ranges across housing protests in Spain, student protests in France, the EU Presidency, migration, defence spending, and a few lighter detours.
Budget rows, housing politics, and one very early heating debate
This episode centers on the budget row at RTÉ and a look at what the budget actually delivered. Aine and Chris also bring in housing, a trip to Cork, and worries about a possible autumn of public sector strikes, with a lighter domestic clash over when to turn the heating on.
Budget billions, Fianna Fáil tensions, and Ivan Yates back in the mix
Budget politics takes center stage as Aine, Chris, and regular guest Ivan Yates dig into multinational tax billions, Ivan’s new book, and a disagreement over the Fianna Fáil leadership. It sounds like a lively mix of fiscal debate, party intrigue, and strong opinions.
Budget pressure, Northern Ireland strain, and a rough week for the FAI
Politics takes center stage as protest and pressure build ahead of the budget, with attention also turning to Northern Ireland, Andy Burnham’s early glow, and the FAI’s troubles. It sounds like a brisk tour through political tension on both sides of the Irish Sea.
A quick intro to an Irish and global politics podcast
Irish and global current affairs are the focus as Aine Lawlor and Chris Donoghue introduce a political podcast centered on the stories shaping public life. This promo offers a concise sense of the show’s scope and hosting duo.
