Aine Lawlor speaks to Political Editor David Murphy, Political Correspondent Micheal Lehane and Political Reporters Conor McMorrow and Aisling Kenny on the final day of the Dail term

Aine Lawlor speaks to Political Editor David Murphy, Political Correspondent Micheal Lehane and Political Reporters Conor McMorrow and Aisling Kenny

Reporters Mary Regan and Aisling Kenny and Political Editor David Murphy speak to Aine Lawlor about the first meeting of the European Parliament after the elections & the Mercosur trade deal

This week four TDs and one Senator swapped the Oireachtas for the European Parliament. On the Your Politics podcast Mick Wallace TD of Independents 4 Change, Fianna Fáil’s Billy Kelleher TD and the Green Party’s Senator Grace O’Sullivan discuss the career changes ahead.

Presenter David Murphy is joined by the RTÉ’s politics team of Paul Cunningham, Conor McMorrow and Edel McAllister. This week the Government took flak over its plan to send the Elite Army Ranger Wing to conflict in Mali. They also examine the Government’s Climate Action plan and ask whether it is deliverable.

Presenter David Murphy, standing in for Aine Lawlor, is joined by Mícheál Lehane and Aisling Kenny. The team discuss how Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has shifted his position on holding a General Election and the political controversy over Rockall which has seen the Ireland clash with Scotland over fishing rights.

Presenter David Murphy, standing in for Aine Lawlor, is joined by RTÉ's political correspondent Paul Cunningham and reporter Edel McAllister. They also discuss the conclusion of the marathon count in the European Parliament elections in the Ireland South constituency.

On the Your Politics podcast this week the team cut through the figures discuss who were the winners in the local and European elections. This week presenter David Murphy is joined by Mary Regan and Paul Cunningham from the RTÉ politics team.

The podcast is hosted by David Murphy who is joined by political reporters Conor McMorrow and Mary Regan. They look at political dynasties, spin doctors who become councillors and two fighters who hope to join councils.

Hours before the first count in the European elections was announced Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addressed the prospects of a general election. For the latest insights join the Your Politics podcast with RTÉ’s political correspondents Mícheál Lehane and Paul Cunningham.