Inside Politics with Hugh Linehan

Election Daily: answering your questions about GE24

Dec 3, 2024
Pat Leahy, an Irish Times journalist, joins the discussion on the aftermath of the recent Irish general election. He tackles whether Ireland is trapped in a cycle of winter elections and the effects of gender quotas on the Dáil Éireann's makeup. Pat also ponders the future political landscape, questioning possible alternatives to the traditional FF-FG government. Additionally, he humorously reflects on Bertie Ahern’s infamous ‘stupid aul pencils’ and their unexpected connection to Gerry Hutch’s electoral fate.
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