Another political giant departs Fine Gael... is this becoming a thing? Ivan Yates debates politicians over his influential pronouncements,  all is not well at Peter McVerry's, Dáil rows and more from the political week in Leinster House.

<p>Another political giant departs Fine Gael... is this becoming a thing? Ivan Yates debates politicians over his influential pronouncements,  all is not well at Peter McVerry's, Dáil rows and more from the political week in Leinster House.</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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Politicians getting out early, a submarine finance minister, the Ivan debates and more

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;

Politicians getting out early, a submarine finance minister, the Ivan debates and more

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