Jennifer Bray and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh to talk about the week in politics, including:

• Ireland is on course to miss its 2030 carbon emission targets by some distance

• Some interesting takeaways from Census 2022, including lowering home ownership and fewer Catholics

• Helen McEntee taking back the reigns as Minister for Justice

Plus they share their favourite Irish Times piece of the week:

• Malachy Clerkin on why he misses the office

• Justine McCarthy on new frontiers in the hatred wars

• Dáil suspension over 'organic farmer' remark

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