After fierce speculation and passionate appeals from the candidates, the Dáil has its first female Ceann Comhairle. Michael Lowry emerges as a key player and kingmaker, if a controversial one, overseeing Verona Murphy's historic appointment. And now the Healy-Raes look set to give the new administration a half-leg up.

The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every Thursday evening.