The Week in Politics

RTÉ's Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan on the Government's position regarding Ireland's UEFA Nations League fixture against Israel later this year. Catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 11:35pm and on RTÉ News Channel at 6pm and 10pm. 📺

The Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue,says he does not accept opposition claims that Ireland's participation in the UEFA Nations League later this year, is unethical as he states: "This is a decision the FAI have to make" Catch the TWIP re-run tonight on RTÉ One at 23:35pm! 📺

Today on #RTÉTwip, Sinn Féin TD, David Cullinane, speaks out against the governments decision to oblige by the FAI's decision for Ireland to play Israel in the UEFA Nations League later this year. Catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 11:35pm and on the RTÉ News Channel at 6:30pm and 10pm. 📺

Today on #RTÉTwip, Social Democrat TD, Jennifer Whitmore, outlines the differences between Social Democrats and Sinn Féin when discussing the recent defeat of the Social Democrats' Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill. You can catch the re-run tonight on RTÉ One at 23:35pm! 📺

Today on #RTÉTwip, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be joined by the Minister of State, Charlie McConalogue, Sinn Féin TD, David Cullinane and Social Democrat TD, Jennifer Whitmore. Tune in today at midday on @rteone. #EnergyCosts #DataCenters #OTB #Seanad

Tomorrow on #RTÉTwip, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be joined by The Minister of State Charlie McConalogue , Sinn Féin TD, David Cullinane and Social Democrats TD, Jennifer Whitmore. Tune in from midday on @rteone! #EnergyCosts #DataCenters #OTB #Seanad

Independent Ireland leader, Michael Collins tells Áine his parties stance on Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan's position on #Housing and #AsylumSeekers. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #Housing

The Minister of State, Timmy Dooley responds to Independent TD for Offaly, Carol Nolan's position regarding #Housing and #AsylumSeekers in Ireland. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #Housing

Sinn Féin TD, Louise O'Reilly tells Áine Lawlor about her parties position regarding Israel and the Occuipied Territories Bill. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #Israel

Today on #RTÉTwip, The Minister of State, Timmy Dooley comments on Fianna Fáil's position in the Dublin-Central bye-elections. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #Byeelections #DublinCentral

Áine Lawlor asks Sinn Féin TD, Louise O'Reilly, "Is angry Sinn Féin a mistake?" after Sinn Féin candidate Janice Boylan's loses to Social Democrat's candidate Daniel Ennis, in the bye-elections for Dublin-Central. #Byeelection #DublinCentral

The leader of Indepdent Ireland, Michael Collins remarks on his party's candidate Noel Thomas' position in the Galway-West bye-elections. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #Byeelections #GalwayWest

"Is it Bertie Aherns fault?" asks Áine to RTÉ's Political Correspondent, Barry Lenihan after discussing the winners and losers in the Dublin-Central bye-elections. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #Byeelections

Today on #RTÉTwip, Pat MGrath joined @aine-lawlor.bsky.social live from the Galway-West count with updates on how the opposition candidates were doing in the bye-elections. You can catch the re-run of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 00:20am and on the RTÉ News Channel 3pm, 18:30pm and 10pm. #ByeElections

On #RTÉTWIP today at 12, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social is joined by The Minister of State, Timmy Dooley , Sinn Féin TD, Louise O'Reilly and the leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins to discuss #ByeElections #Housing and #Israel. Tune in at midday on @rteone.rte.ie 📺

Tomorrow on #RTÉTwip, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will speak with The Minister of State, Timmy Dooley, Sinn Féin TD, Louise O'Reily and the leader of Independent Ireland, Michael Collins discussing #Byeelections, #Housing and #Israel. #RTÉTWIP broadcasts at midday tomorrow on @rteone.rte.ie. 📺

Western Correspondent Pat Mcgrath details the issues that matter most to constituents in Galway West. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Western Correspondent Pat Mcgrath describes the Galway West constituency ahead of the bye-election. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Presenter @aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks Mark Lohan if Sinn Féin are tilting to the right on immigration. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Presenter @aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks FG's Sean Kyne if he spoke with Leo Varadkar about his comments that city dwellers pay more tax while those in rural Ireland were 'in receipt of a lot of subsidies and a lot of tax benefits that other people don't get'. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 @rteone.rte.ie

Presenter @aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks Fine Fáil candidate, Cillian Keane if he would support Micheál Martin in a heave. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Independent Ireland's Noel Thomas: 'I don't meet many people at all that would label me as right-wing.' #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Sinn Féin's Mark Lohan says the recent fuel protest at Galway Docks was an act of civil disobediance, and that participants should have been treated with respect by the Government. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Fine Gael's Sean Kyne explains why the Government is ruling out a mini-budget despite the €9 billion budget surplus. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Presenter @aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks Cillian Keane how he would stand up to Government on home heating oil. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

Speaking about the recent fuel protests, Noel Thomas says those involved were 'left with no other option'. #RTÉTWIP repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 18:30 and 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

We're here in Baile na hAbhann for our #GalwayWest bye-election special, where @aine-lawlor.bsky.social is joined by candidates: Cillian Keane, Sean Kyne, Mark Lohan and Noel Thomas. #RTÉTWIP airs at 12:00 and repeats at 00:00 on @rteone.rte.ie, and at 15:00, 18:30, 22:00 on the RTÉ News channel.

For our #GalwayWest bye-election special, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social speaks to candidates: Cillian Keane, Sean Kyne, Mark Lohan and Noel Thomas. #RTÉTWIP broadcasts live from Baile na hAbhann tomorrow at 12 and again at midnight on @rteone.rte.ie #Byeelections

Social Democrat's Daniel Ennis on the long term approaches needed to combat criminal activity in Dublin. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan on the importance of community facilities. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Councillor Ray McAdam discusses the sensitivity around homelessness and immigration. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Labour's Ruth O’Dea talks to @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social on the subject of housing supports. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

'The government are blaming other people for their failings' states Social Democrat's Daniel Ennis on homelessness and immigration. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Councillor Daniel Ennis reveals the Social Democrat's proposals for 'targeted measures' in relation to the cost of living crisis. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Labour's Ruth O’Dea speaks on tax cuts affecting small businesses. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Sinn Féin's Janice Boylan discusses providing energy credits to the public. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Fine Gael councillor RayMcAdam gives his thoughts on the government's actions to the cost of living crisis. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

RTÉ correspondent @samanthalibreri.bsky.social speaks to @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social about the wide impact of Dublin Central. #RTÉTwip rebroadcasts tonight at 11:05 on RTÉ One 📺

Today at midday @sarahmcinerney.bsky.social talks to candidates in Dublin Central ahead of bye-elections 📺 #DublinCentral #Byeelection #CostofLiving #Housing #Crime

Tomorrow on #RTÉTWIP in our first constituency special, Sarah McInerney talks to candidates in Dublin Central ahead of the bye-election. #Byeelection #Dublincentral

Aontú's Paul Lawless speaks on corporations displacing rural communities. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Minister Christopher O’Sullivan on promoting ecological values in young eduaction. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Social Democrat's Jen Cummins on the concerns over the introduction of modular homes. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Áine Lawlor questions Paul Lawless on Aontú's position in taxation. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Áine Lawlor questions Jen Cummins on investing in public services. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Minister Christopher O’Sullivan discusses a phased basis of lowering USC tax. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald is asked about the party's position on immigration. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald is asked are the by elections a test of her leadership, here is what she had to say. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @RTEOne

Áine will interview Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald after her party conference, and on the panel, Minister Christopher O’Sullivan, Social Democrats TD @jencummins.bsky.social and Aontú TD Paul Lawless will discuss #Taxes #Homelessness #EarthDay Tune in at midday on @rteone 📺

Tomorrow on #RTÉTwip, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be interviewing the Leader of Sinn Féin, Mary Lou McDonald. And on the panel, Minister of State, Christopher O'Sullivan, Social Democrat TD, @jencummins.bsky.social and Aontú TD, Paul Lawless. Tune in at midday on RTÉ One! #Taxes #Homeless

Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell labels Leo Varadkar's recent remarks that farmers 'bring costs onto Ireland', as 'incredibly hurtful'. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell is asked if he shares his former party leader, Leo Varadkar's remarks that farmers 'bring costs onto Ireland'. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Independent TD Barry Heneghan says he 'can't make change from the sidelines'. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Independent TD Barry Heneghan says he has been targeted online and in person from political parties who wanted him to withdraw his support for the government. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Minister of State, Kieran O'Donnell says it's the President's 'prerogative' to call a meeting of the Council of State in relation to the International Protection Bill 2026. #RTETWIP rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell says last week's protests were not of a militant nature, but happened 'organically' instead. Rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Independent Ireland Leader, Michael Collins, outlines why his party holds the view that Ireland is full. Rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Presenter @aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks Independent Ireland leader Michael Collins how many defectors he expects to recruit. Rebroadcasts at 23:05 tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

On #RTETWIP today, Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins, Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell and TDs Mairead Farrell and Barry Heneghan will join @aine-lawlor.bsky.social to discuss #fuelprotests #FiannaFáil #energyprices and #migration. 📺12pm & 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie

Independent Ireland Leader Michael Collins, Minister of State Kieran O'Donnell and TDs Mairead Farrell and Barry Heneghan will join @aine-lawlor.bsky.social on tomorrow's #RTETWIP. Topics to be discussed include #fuelprotests #FiannaFáil #energyprices and #migration. 📺12pm & 23:05 on @rteone.rte.ie

Referring to the infamous Mayo curse, Minister of State @alandillon.bsky.social tell's @aine-lawlor.bsky.social he 'wouldn't wish that on anyone'. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Sinn Féin's Darren O'Rourke says it's not just inner city sports clubs that are lacking facilities, and that planning is to blame. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Sports capital funding is designed for club's who own their land or who have long term leases, which many inner city clubs do not, says @mariesherlock.bsky.social. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Minister of State @alandillon.bsky.social tells @aine-lawlor.bsky.social that government are not currently considering energy credits but are actively 'monitoring' supply and prices. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Labour TD @mariesherlock.bsky.social says that the current work from home legislation is stacked in favour of the employer rather than the employee. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Education and Youth, Darren O'Rourke expresses his sympathy for teaching staff amid recent reports of department overspending. #RTEWTIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Today, Jr Minister @alandillon.bsky.social,TDs @mariesherlock.bsky.social, Darren O'Rourke will join the panel to discuss #Iran #Trump #fuel #remoteworking and #otb. Dr.Tom Wright of @brookings.edu will speak in part 3. #RTETWIP airs at 12 (rpts 11pm) on @rteone.rte.ie

On tomorrow's #RTETWIP, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be joined by Jr Minister @alandillon.bsky.social y.social, TDs @mariesherlock.bsky.social, Darren O'Rourke, and Dr.Tom Wright of @brookings.edu to discuss #Iran #Trump #fuel #remoteworking and #otb. 📺Sunday at 12 (rpts 11pm) @rteone.rte.ie

TD @garygannontd.bsky.social says the current system which defines the number of SNAs required by schools is 'insulting' to children in need of additional supports. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

TD Rose Conway Walsh outlines her discomfort at the prospect of meeting Trump, who she deems a 'misogynistic, narcissistic president'. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

TD @garygannontd.bsky.social: 'We are incredibly vulnerable in this country because of our dependency on fossil fuels.' #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

TD Rose Conway Walsh says 'there's a difference between being prudent and doing nothing', in reference to the government's response to the domestic implications of the crisis in the Middle East. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Jr Minister Seán Canney remembers the 1979 fuel crisis, which triggered nationwide rationing and queues at the pumps, and 'hopes' a repeat of history isn't on the cards. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

Presenter @aine-lawlor.bsky.social asks @paulmurphy.pbp.ie what kind of welcome Donald Trump should receive if he pays Ireland a visit in September. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

People Before Profit's @paulmurphy.pbp.ie argues that increasing the levy on data centres would go a long way in financing prospective energy credits. #RTETWIP repeats at 11pm tonight on @rteone.rte.ie

People Before Profit's @paulmurphy.pbp.ie is on the show today after the party's annual conference. Jr Minister Seán Canney and TDs Rose Conway Walsh and @garygannontd.bsky.social will form our panel to discuss #Trump #WhiteHouse #Iran & #SNAs 📺12 (repeats at 11pm) on @rteone.rte.ie

Tomorrow, @aine-lawlor.bsky.social will be joined by People Before Profit's @paulmurphy.pbp.ie after the party's annual conference. Our panelists, Jr.Minister Seán Canney, Rose Conway Walsh and @garygannontd.bsky.social will discuss #Trump #WhiteHouse #Iran & #SNAs 📺12 (repeat at 23) @rteone.rte.ie

"There is a light at the end of the tunnel" Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion speaks about her experience overcoming coercive control on International Women's Day RTÉ's The Week in Politics will rebroadcast tonight at 11:00pm on @RTEOne and 10:00pm on the RTÉ News Channel #RTETWIP

Labour TD George Lawlor on his party's proposed solution to the Carbon Tax Increase. RTÉ's The Week in Politics will rebroadcast tonight at 11:00pm on @rteone.rte.ie and 10:00pm on the RTÉ News Channel #RTETWIP #Carbontax #fuel

Minister of State for European Affairs & Defence Thomas Byrne on the whether the government would postpone the April Carbon Tax Increase RTÉ's The Week in Politics will rebroadcast tonight at 11:00pm on @rteone.rte.ie and 10:00pm on the RTÉ News Channel #RTETWIP #Carbontax #fuel

Aontú Leader Peadar Toibín on Carbon Tax increases RTÉ's The Week in Politics will rebroadcast tonight at 11:00pm on @rteone.rte.ie

Tomorrow, Aontú leader Peadar Toibín will join @aine-lawlor.bsky.social after the party's conference. Later Minister Thomas Byrne, MEP Kathleen Funchion and TD George Lawlor will form a panel to discuss #IranWar, #WhiteHouse visit and #fuel costs. Airs at 12 and again at 11pm on @rteone.rte.ie

Áine asks Sinn Féin David Cullinane for reaction on Ruth Coppinger's "reciepe for stoking up fear", remarks towards the party in a recent Dáil debate. 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Social Democrats Sinead Gibney shares concerns for Irish consumers over energy costs stating "People are absolutely at the pin of their collar" 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Sinn Féin TD David Cullinane says the current energy costs "is deeply unfair" 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Following the discussions around the cost of energy,Áine asks minister Peter Burke about the role data centers contribute in comparison to the Irish consumer 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

On #RTETWIP minister Peter Burke , Social Democrats Sinead Gibney and Sinn Féin David Cullinane debate Irelands comitment to neautrality and defence 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11p

Today on #RTETWIP , Minister for enterprise, tourism and employment Peter Burke weighs in on the discussion around #neurtrality and advocates the importance of co-operating with like-minded countries. 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Today on #RTETWIP , Social Democrat TD Sinead Gibney shares her support for neautrality and discusses Irelands co-operation with NATO 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Sinn Fein TD, David Cullinane peaks to Áine on Irelands stance on #neutrality and #defence 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Green party leader Roderic O Gorman raises concerns over the managemnet of data centers in Ireland on #RTETWIP 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

Today on #RTETWIP , Green party TD Roderic O Gorman discusses Dublin airport passenger cap and LNG supply. 📺You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTETWIP on RTÉ One at 11pm

On today's #RTETWIP at 12 Áine will be joined by Green party leader Roderic O Gorman, Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke, Social Democrats TD for Dublin Rathdown Sinead Gibney and Sinn Fein TD for Waterford David Cullinane. #IRAN #energy #SNA

Join us tomorrow on TWIP on @rteone.rte.ie at noon

"How have they managed to shoot themselves in the foot?" asks @aine-lawlor.bsky.social. Áine asks this to our political staff Sandra Hurley, in relation to the issue of the recent criteria change for SNAs in Irish schools nationwide. #SNA

Today on #RTÉTwip, Political reporter, Sandra Hurley speaks with @aine-lawlor.bsky.social about the Irish governments position regarding the United States global tariff increase; and how it will affect the Taoiseach as he prepares for his visit to the White House next month. #Tariffs

Labour Party TD, Eoghan Kenny shares to The Week in Politics panel, his thoughts on the issue of the lack of Student Housing in Ireland. You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 11pm, and on the RTÉ News Channel at 3pm and 10pm. #StudentHousing

Sinn Féin TD, Sorca Clarke shares her thoughts on the issue of Student Housing in Ireland. You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 11pm, and on the RTÉ News Channel at 3pm and 10pm. #StudentHousing

"Do you think Bowling Alleys are the reason we have a problem with Student Accommodation?" Áine Lawlor put that question to the Minister of Further and Higher Education James Lawless, during the #RTÉTwip panel discussion on student housing. #StudentHousing

"I don't have a crystal ball" says The Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless regarding the topic of the recent criteria change for SNAs in Irish schools nationwide. You can catch the re-broadcast of #RTÉTwip on RTÉ One at 11pm, and on the RTÉ News Channel at 3pm and 10pm. #SNA