This week on Politea with Dee, I cover Labour’s No Wait Card Bill, the conflict over the public sector pay deal, and the urgent national conversation on femicide after the murders of Jamey Carney and Adina Constantin. I give updates on topics we have previously discussed such as the Occupied Territories Bill, the controversy over the planning permission to build apartments at the site of the Bessborough Mother and Baby Home, the ban on hare coursing bill vote, and the Aughinish Alumina plant in Cork. Also the government voted against a Sinn Fein unity planning bill, and I outline their reasons why, and Sinn Fein’s response.

This week on Politea with Dee, there's an update on fuel excise cuts, and I talk through the upcoming Dáil vote to ban hare coursing. I also cover the growing controversy around Aughinish and its exports to Russia, and the beginning of the EU Presidency in Ireland. Finally, I get into the bizarre story of a Dublin councillor joining a council meeting completely topless.

This week on Politea with Dee, I discuss the CHI inquiry backlash as advocacy groups say they won't be involved. I also cover Fianna Fáil tensions over the Triple Lock, the Government rejecting drug decriminalisation, Lynn Boylan suing the government, and Housing Minister James Browne refusing to predict when record homelessness numbers will fall.

Long time no see! This week, I catch up on the big conversations over the past month. I break down where the Occupied Territories Bill stands now, give updates on the Ireland vs Israel Nations League match, and look at the new SNA professionalisation roadmap. I also unpack the viral Simon Harris housing clip, Sinn Féin’s three day wait abortion bill, and Fine Gael’s unity plan.

This week, I have an exciting announcement! I then get into the tension between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over student fees. There’s unfortunately another bike shed scandal. Labour has joined the call for a mini budget due to the cost of living crisis, and their no fault evictions bill passes to the next stage. Lastly, I give updates on the by-elections. 

This week, I discuss the major changes to State housing for Ukrainians, a new free travel scheme for victims of domestic violence, and seven Irish citizens detained after a Gaza aid flotilla is intercepted illegally by Israel (This was filmed prior to them being released). Aontú puts forward a bill calling for voting rights in presidential elections to be extended to the North, and Holly Cairns introduces a bill aimed at improving abortion services in this country. The Public Accounts Committee met this week which led to the National Children’s Hospital saga getting even messier with over 100,000 defects flagged, and the CHI gets caught in ANOTHER lie. Radiotherapy machines are ageing out, a TD apologises for a controversial character reference, and Sinn Féin’s Ard Fheis sees a passing of a motion to ban foxing hunting.

This week, I break down the new rules on modular homes. I look at the bill seeking to restrict the transit and export of weapons through Ireland to Israel, which was shut down in the Seanad by government senators. I also discuss the abuse directed at Senator Eileen Flynn following her comments on the fuel protests and the tricolour. There are updates on the upcoming by‑elections, and the Council of State meeting held in relation to the International Protection Bill. I cover the Spring Economic Forecast and the European Commission’s decision to relax state‑aid rules in response to pressures linked to the conflict in Iran. Finally, I share the latest update on the construction of the National Children’s Hospital.

In this episode, I break down the fuel protests, the government’s no‑confidence vote including Michael Healy Rae’s shocking resignation, and the public letter released by three Fianna Fáil TDs calling out their party. I also get into the Social Democrats’ call for stronger solar supports, and Catherine Connolly’s move to convene the Council of State over the new international protection Bill. Lastly, I discuss the potential for a National Ambulance Service strike, and misogyny within the service.

This week we delve into Michael Martins performance at the White House. The never ending Moriarity Tribunal finally comes to end. At a Paddy’s Day parade teenagers made references to the Epstein Files in an extremely inappropriate way. A developer has received permission to construct 140 residential apartments on the Bessborough mother and baby home site where it is assumed the remains of 829 children remain. €30,000 was paid to CHI in 2022 by a contract holder to cover the cost of a staff Christmas party and this payment was not disclosed. Due to the illegal war in Iran, gas prices are up and effecting Irish households. Speaking at an Oireachtas Committee Senator Joe Conway made many comments about children with special needs such as “lots of children will present in their classroom as being needy or attention seeking"

Welcome back everyone, and happy 10th episode!!! This week, I speak about the Illegal war in Iran and how it’s been affecting us, as well as the human rights violations in the UAE. Last week, 36 homes were served eviction notices due to the new rent bill. The Green Party had their conference this week and reflected on their time in government and hopes for their future. We speak about two bills this week, a spent convictions bill brought forward by the Social Democrats, and a social media algorithm bill brought forward by people before profit.