Presidential Election 2025

Taoiseach Micheál Martin speaks with Newstalk’s Political Correspondent Seán Defoe following Catherine Connolly’s nomination as the next President of Ireland.

Catherine Connolly, now confirmed to become the 10th Uachtarán na hÉireann, takes to the stage in Patrick’s Hall, Dublin Castle, to deliver her inaugural speech.

Leader of the Labour Party Ivana Bacik joins Pat Kenny in Dublin Castle to discuss Catherine Connolly’s victory, and what it could mean if a left-wing coalition happens again in future elections.

Leader of the Green Party Roderic O’Gorman joins Pat Kenny to discuss Catherine Connolly’s win, as well as the amount of spoiled votes in the Presidential Election, pointing towards dissatisfaction in the Presidential nomination process…

Leader of the Social Democrats Holly Cairns joins Pat Kenny in Dublin Castle to discuss the future of left-wing politics in Ireland, in the wake of Catherine Connolly's success.

Leader of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald joins Pat Kenny in Dublin Castle to give her reactions on Catherine Connolly’s victory in the Presidential Election, and what she hopes to see in the future.

People Before Profit TD, Paul Murphy, joins Shane Coleman to discuss what the next steps might be for left-leaning parties in Ireland following what is likely to be a considerable win for Catherine Connolly in the 2025 presidential election.

Anton is joined by Ivana Bacik, Labour Party Leader & TD for Dublin Bay South, to discuss what the likely Catherine Connolly presidential win means for the dynamics of Irish politics in the months and years ahead.

Anton speaks to Minister for Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, about the initial indications that Catherine Connolly is on course for a significant win in the 2025 presidential election.

Outgoing TD and People Before Profit Director of Elections, Brid Smith joined Ivan from Dublin South Central where fellow party candidate Hazel De Nortúin is in the running for a seat. She also discussed why her party has had a relevantly poor showing thus far in this general election.