Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald on a challenging year both personally and politically.Mary Lou McDonald looks back on a year in which her personal resilience got tested to "the extremes". She speaks to political editor Elaine Loughlin on the Occupied Territories Bill, her thoughts on whether Gerry Adams will run for president and her view on Micheál Martin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Taoiseach Simon Harris tells Elaine Loughlin why he believes there is finally an opportunity to fix the housing crisis in Ireland. In the fourth installment of Irish Examiner series interviewing the main political party leaders ahead of the general election, Irish Examiner Political editor Elaine Loughlin talks to Fine Gael leader, Taoiseach Elaine Loughlin. In a comprehensive interview, Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledges that the election campaign has not gone as smoothly as he would like in the run up to polling day on November 29. He outlines why he feels that there is finally an opportunity to address the housing crisis in Ireland - “we have money and a plan.” Although he rejects the idea of political legacy, he says he would like to ensure that every child in Ireland can reach their full potential “no matter who they are or where they come from”. Listen wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes throughout our Election 2024 coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman speaks to the Irish Examiner's Elaine Loughlin ahead of the general election In the latest of the Irish Examiner interviews with party leaders political editor Elaine Loughlin spoke to Roderic O’Gorman. In a wide ranging conversation the Green Party leader has welcomed the growing awareness and acceptance of Green Party policies across the political divide but has warned that only the Greens will maintain that direction and focus. Listen wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes throughout our Election 2024 coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike McGrath-Bryan is a features writer and digital journalist for the Irish Examiner who was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD as an adult. In this episode, Mike outlines what he feels the next Irish government can do to address the problems neurodivergent adults in Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Kevin Quaid, originally from Limerick and now living in Kanturk, Co Cork is chair of the Irish Dementia Working Group and member of the Dementia Research Advisory Team - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address major gaps in dementia care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People Before Profit leader Richard Boyd Barrett speaks to the Irish Examiner's Paul Hosford ahead of the general election In the latest of the Irish Examiner interviews with party leaders deputy political editor Paul Hosford spoke to Richard Boyd Barrett. In a wide ranging conversation the People Before Profit leader laments the fact that all of Ireland's left leaning parties have not presented a unified and agreed left leaning alternative to the electorate. Listen wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes throughout our Election 2024 coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Emily Crowley – writer, columnist and long time renter - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the housing and rental market crisis. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Rachel Martin – Irish Examiner farming editor - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support our farmesr and the wider agri-business sector. For this podcast we also spoke to several working farmers to get their take on things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Colin Sheridan – Irish Examiner writer and former member of the Irish Defence Forces - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to help resolve the growing crisis in the middle east. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Elaine Loughlin, Irish examiner political editor and columnist - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to finally eradicate child poverty in our nation and ensure the better provision of early childcare supports.In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Seamus Boland, CEO of Irish Rural Link - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the challenges facing those who live and work in rural areas and help secure the sustainability of rural communities into the future. In this episode we also travelled to a local mart to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Fianna Fáil leader on housing, Simon Harris' role in the National Children's Hospital "debacle", stalled Cork projects and "genocide" in Gaza. Interview: Paul Hosford Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Terry Prone, business woman, consultant, writer, broadcaster and Irish Examiner columnist - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to eradicate wastage and achieve better value for money around government spending and the public finances in general. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of some members of the public on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Imasha Costa – an Irish Examiner journalist and migrant to Ireland - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support the lives of migrants living and working in Ireland. In this episode we also took to the streets and got the opinions of some recent migrants on how life in Ireland is going. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mike Allen – Focus Ireland’s Director of Advocacy on housing and homelessness - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to solve the issue of homelessness. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jennifer Horgan - author, Irish Examiner columnist and teacher of 20 years - sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support teachers and students in our schools. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catriona Redmond, Irish Examiner food and cost of living columnist, sets out what she feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to address the ever worsening cost of living crisis. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Padraig Hoare the Irish Examiner’s environment correspondent and columnist, sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to protect our environment into the future and address the dangers of biodiversity loss. In this episode we also took to the streets to gauge the opinions of people on this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
MIchael Moynihan a long standing Irish Examiner journalist and columnist - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to support small business as many across the country are being forced to shut their doors for the final time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode Chris Luke - a retired consultant in emergency medicine, freelance podcaster, campaigner and media commentator on health matters - sets out what he feels needs to be done by the next government, whoever they may be, to solve the crisis in our emergency departments. In this episode we also took to the streets to ask people about their own experiences with our health service. My message to the next Dail is an Irish Examiner General Election 2024 podcast series in which activists and commentators from various fields set out their own Message to the next Dail on an issue close to their heart. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.