The Gov splashed the cash, and for all the billions of largesse, it's getting grief over €9m for phone pouches - or 'magnetic holders'. Will the 'wasters' tag loom larger the longer Simon Harris holds off calling an election? Political insiders say it'll be in November, but who really knows? And we bid farewell to the redoubtable Mary O'Rourke.

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.