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Podcast: Michael D makes a move toward a second term

Inside Politics discusses pre-budget skirmishes between FG and FF and the Dáil’s return

President Michael D Higgins pictured with William O’Connell from Macroom, Cork, at the under 40 horse plough competition on the opening day of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly. Photograph: Laura Hutton/Collins Agency
President Michael D Higgins pictured with William O’Connell from Macroom, Cork, at the under 40 horse plough competition on the opening day of the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co Offaly. Photograph: Laura Hutton/Collins Agency
Declan Conlon
Wed Sept 20 2017 - 16:00

Hugh Linehan is joined by Harry McGee and Fiach Kelly to discuss everything and anything on the political agenda this week.

It includes pre-budget skirmishes between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil, President Michael D Higgins's noteworthy appearance at the ploughing festival, a potential Water Referendum, and the return to work of the members of Dáil Eireann after a long, damp summer.

On Sunday, the Inside Politics team will be recording a programme in front of a live audience at The Workman’s Club as part of the Dublin Podcast Festival.

Listen to today’s programme to find out how to win free tickets for the event.

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Declan Conlon

Declan Conlon

Declan Conlon is head of audio at The Irish Times