The Indo Daily

It has been a busy first week back in the Dail, as the effects nationwide fuel protests continue to be felt within the coalition government. With Micheál Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil facing renewed threats, with a group of TDs approaching senior ministers to discuss a change at the top. While it is understood the disgruntled backbenchers are not close to having the numbers for a successful no-confidence motion. They are trying to build support. And are in search of a leader to lead a heave.


Host: Mary Regan Guest: Aisling Moloney
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Once recognised as the embodiment of Ireland’s economic boom and bust, Johnny Ronan is back and may be facing legal action over a contentious property development. We look at that dispute and chronicle his previously turbulent life and times.


Host: Kevin Doyle
Guests: Wayne O’Connor and Donal O’Donovan
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Jonathan Gill looked like he hadn’t a care in the world when he turned up at Temple Street Children’s Hospital last December to deliver presents to sick children. But at the same time, the self-proffessed professional mediator, was being investigated for killing of mobster Robbie Lawlor. Now authorities in the North want to prosecute the 44-year-old, from Malahide Road on the capital’s northside for Lawlor’s assassination in Belfast on April 4, 2020. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Eamonn See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The protests may be over but the government isn't in the clear yet. In dramatic fashion Michael Healy-Rae has announced that he will be tendering his resignation as a Minister of State, as he prepares to vote with the opposition in a motion of no confidence against the Government. But will he be the only defector?

Host: Kevin Doyle Guest: Fionnán Sheahan
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Another week begins, and with it another breakdown in talks as the Iran War rolls on. The US is enacting a fresh blockade of Iranian ports, while Donald Trump has hit out at a fresh opponent – Pope Leo XIV. Meanwhile, back on Irish soil, the fallout from last week’s fuel protests continues apace. Is the Government’s €505m fuel package enough to calm things down? And just how big a scar will the shutdown leave?

Host: Fionnán Sheahan
Guests: Mary Regan, John Downing and Bel Trew
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