On today’s Inside Politics podcast, Hugh Linehan, Jack Horgan-Jones and Jennifer Bray look back on the week in politics:
Two weeks in, Simon Harris has already experienced some minor controversies as Taoiseach. But how is he doing overall?
As the Greens head into their National Conference this weekend, will the party be happy with their standing as an election draws near?
The EU Migration pact has the potential to be a significant political flashpoint and raises the question: Do European matters receive enough scrutiny in the Oireachtas?
Plus the panel pick their Irish Times articles of the week:
Derek Scally on a German Luthern priest’s successful ploy to attract a younger congregation with help from Taylor Swift.
Patrick Freyne’s unflattering review of a new RTE comedy sketch show.
And Conor Pope’s reporting on the egregiousness of Eir.
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Can Simon Harris build any kind of policy departure before this government ends?
David Rieff on Ukraine, Gaza, populism and the death of art
Fintan O'Toole: What does Simon Harris stand for?
Simon Harris takes the reins of a party in trouble
Why did Leo Varadkar choose this moment to go?
'Rishi Sunak can't do politics' - British broadcaster Iain Dale on why he may not vote Tory for the first time ever
Gaza overshadows St Patrick's Day trips
Referendum aftermath: a deep dive into the political repercussions
‘Two wallops’ for Government as No-No vote emerges strong
Is Europe in a ‘pre-war phase’?
Could angry farmers upend European politics?
Does it matter if the Government lose these referendums?
European elections: a battle between the heavy hitters
Is Catherine Martin in political danger?
Is Ukrainian democracy functioning after two years of war?
Referendums: What the amendments would really mean
Was Sinn Féin's licence fee amnesty proposal a misstep?
Head-to-head: The Yes and No arguments ahead of the family and care referendums
Sinn Féin poll slump: ‘tide not gone out for them just yet’
Will immigration hand the White House back to Trump?
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