The Áras race begins as Budget day looms....

A three horse race without Sheridan and Steen.  How are the candidates faring and will it be an exciting campaign?  Also what's coming down the line with Budget 2026

<p>The Áras race begins as Budget day looms....</p><p>A three horse race without Sheridan and Steen.  How are the candidates faring and will it be an exciting campaign?  Also what's coming down the line with Budget 2026</p>

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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Nominations, recriminations and that handbag! 

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;

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