No elections take place this year. But 2024 could see local, European and general elections all taking place in Ireland. And these looming political battles will shape what political parties do this year

UCC's Theresa Reidy joins Hugh, Pat and Jack to get ahead of the curve and discuss next year's elections.

How important are next year's local elections in setting the scene for what's to come after?

Will the "vote left transfer left" pact be repeated?

How do the government parties compete with one another while fighting a surging Sinn Fein?

Will the general election be called early? And will Micheal Martin still be Fianna Fail party leader heading into it?

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