Demand continues to soar as delivery stumbles, landing the Govt in a serious jam over housing. Planning reforms face legal challenges, so who can deliver the Big Bang that is clearly needed? And were voters sold a pup? Micheál Martin has a pop at the Soc Dems, who pop right back as wrangling over Storm Éowyn fallout continues.

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.

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Haunted by electoral promises, Gov hobbled by housing gap

The Justice Minister is to meet solicitors again but no sign of Big Jim softening his stance. Government pushes Triple Lock change through first stage despite Opposition outrage (and stunts, with signs deployed in the Chamber), and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill impresses at LQs.

<p>The Justice Minister is to meet solicitors again but no sign of Big Jim softening his stance. Government pushes Triple Lock change through first stage despite Opposition outrage (and stunts, with signs deployed in the Chamber), and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill impresses at LQs.</p>

Dáil knockabout on the Triple Lock, Big Jim digs in on solicitors fees

Gear-changing Jack Chambers has dropped his tough guy posture on pay talks to hint "specific details" on progress would come "shortly".  Big Phil is back (again) as he pushes for a plum gig, juicy figures at PAC on Uisce Éireann, and wig-wearing antics at Leinster House.

Gear-changing Jack Chambers has dropped his tough guy posture on pay talks to hint "specific details" on progress would come "shortly".&nbsp; Big Phil is back (again) as he pushes for a plum gig, juicy figures at PAC on Uisce Éireann, and wig-wearing antics at Leinster House.<div><br></div>

Strike chaos prompts positive hints on pay talks

A bumper budget or was it?  RTÉ financed or is it?  The there's the matter of  public sector pay whether pickets are on the way.   The RTÉ Politics team discusses all the latest developments. 

A bumper budget or was it?&nbsp; RTÉ financed or is it?&nbsp; The there's the matter of&nbsp; public sector pay whether pickets are on the way.&nbsp; &nbsp;The RTÉ Politics team discusses all the latest developments.&nbsp;

Haunted by electoral promises, Gov hobbled by housing gap

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