The Week in Politics @rtetwip
RTÉ's The Week in Politics - Live every Sunday at midday on RTÉ One, and repeated on Sunday night. Also on RTÉ News Channel at 10pm rte.ie/player RTÉ Joined April 2013-
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London Correspondent, @TommyMeskill, recounts the varying sources of unhappiness within the Labour Party, which are being discussed at the party's annual conference in Liverpool this weekend. #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne
Sinn Féin's @loreillysf asserts her views on the future of the Irish presidency: 'I think if we're going to have a conversation about how we elect Uachtarán na hÉireann in the future, that conversation has to involve making sure that all of the people on this island have a vote'
Referencing Maria Steen's recent comments, @RTENewsPaulC asks @EmerHigginsTD if independent candidates are being 'squeezed out' by the current nomination process for presidential elections #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #presidency
Also, on #RTETWIP today at noon on @RTEOne, @RTENewsPaulC is joined by London Correspondent, @TommyMeskill, from the Labour Party's Annual Conference in Liverpool and by Political Correspondent, @MichealLehane, who will be covering Jim Gavin's presidential campaign launch.
On #RTETWIP today at 12, @RTENewsPaulC is joined by Minister of State, @EmerHigginsTD, TD @geraldnash and TD @loreillysf to discuss the #presidency and the upcoming #budget2026. Tune in to @RTEOne. Rebroadcasts tonight at 23:05
@RTENewsPaul will be stepping in to present tomorrow's @rtetwip, where he will be joined by guests: Minister of State,@EmerHigginsTD, TD @geraldnash and TD @loreillysf to discuss the #presidency and the upcoming #budget2026. Broadcasts at noon on @RTEOne
In the latter half of the show, @RTENewsPaulC will be joined by @TommyMeskill, who is covering the Labour Party's Annual Conference in Liverpool this weekend, and by @MichealLehane, who will be reporting live from the official launch of Jim Gavin's presidential campaign.
"Peadar Tóibín is doing a great job of talking up Maria Steen's chances" says Executive Editor with the Irish Independent, @KevDoyle_Indo, while discussing the ongoing presidential campaign with Áine Lawlor. #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #presidency
Executive Editor with the Irish Independent, @KevDoyle_Indo, reflects on the Maria Steen's and Gareth Sheridan's respective chances of gaining presidential contestant nominations #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #presidency
Sinn Féin's @ClaireKerrane asserts that hotels and fast food franchises should be excluded from VAT rate reductions to the hospitality sector in next month's budget. #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #budget2026
Social Democrats' Deputy Leader, @OCallaghanCian weighs in on the presidency to date; "If Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael think that they have this sewn up they're making a mistake and they're taking the public for granted". #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne_1
Minister @timmydooley assures that Fianna Fáil County Council members are aware that Jim Gavin has "the capacity to occupy that office and discharge the duties of a president in an exemplary way." #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #presidency
Countering speculation that suggests otherwise, @ClaireKerrane affirms that "Catherine Connolly is very much plan A." #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #presidency
According to Ceann Comhairle, @VeronaMurphyInd the onus should be placed on social media platforms to provide proof of identity for new user profiles. #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne #cyberbullying
Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy calls for new social media regulations to be introduced to curb the influx of #cyberviolence against politicians #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:05 on @RTEOne
In our first #TWIP of the new Dáil term @lawlor_aine interviews @VeronaMurphyInd about violence against politicians, while @timmydooley, @ClaireKerrane and @OCallaghanCian discuss the #Presidency and Budget26. Broadcasts live at 12 today on @RTEOne and repeats tonight at 23:05.
@rtetwip will return to your screens for a new season tomorrow, where @lawlor_aine will be joined by: Ceann Comhairle,@VeronaMurphyInd Minister of State,@timmydooley Sinn Féin TD @ClaireKerrane Social Democrats TD @cianocall and Irish Independent Editor,@KevDoyle_Indo
Independent Ireland's Ken O'Flynn claims that the 'frosty relationship' between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael has led to 'inertia' in government #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:40 on @RTEOne #government
RTE's @sandra_hurley on Mary Lou McDonald's prospects, should she run for president #RTETWIP will rebroadcast tonight at 23:40 on @RTEOne #maryloumcdonald #presidency
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