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Political debate with @colmomongain on @RTERadio1, Tuesday to Thursday from 10pm. #LatedebateRTE.
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There wasn't much doubt about this one amongst our panelists. Our Politician of the Year winner is @MaryLouMcDonald
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Congratulations Minister McEntee, it's unequivocal from our jury - you're their pick for Minister of the Year @HMcEntee
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Sinn Féin leader @MaryLouMcDonald’s political book pick tonight is 'Lethal Allies: British Collusion in Ireland' by Anne Cadwallader. “It’s a pretty devastating and forensic account of British collusion in the north of Ireland.”.
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Political Diss of the Year?? An interesting selection to choose from here, but the winner is. Duncan Smith tearing into the Healy Rae's over accusations of privilege
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Dear tweeters, @LatedebateRTE is going to take a short break. @KatieGHannon and the rest of the team will be back as soon as we possibly and safely can . In the mean-time , pay attention to the advice from trusted sources , and ignore the rumour mill ! Stay safe everyone !.
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We're off air for a couple of weeks due to the effects of Covid on staff and guests. We'll be back in February.
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When you forget to tell your guests that they're live on @rtenews as well as @RTERadio1 🫢 Sorry @AodhanORiordain
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On last night's programme, @Ginosocialist gave us a moment of personal, rather than political, insight into the Mother and Baby home redress scheme.
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The annual Women In Media event is sorely missed this year but tonight from 10pm we give it The Late Debate spin. with female perspectives on Level 5 and living a political life @CarrollJennifer @bridsmithTD @lichamber @alisonoconn @MoyneFlu @sarahcareyIRL @wimballybunion
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The spotlight is on housing tonight. Discussing whether to build up or out, addressing a growing stay-at-home population and future policies will be @DarraghOBrienTD @EOBroin @neasa_neasa @RBoydBarrett @Orla_Hegarty @HughBren
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The Late Debate is in recess now until Tuesday 12th January 2021. Thank you to all our listeners/viewers, guests who joined us during the year and we wish everybody, wherever you are, a happy, healthy and safe Christmas and New Year. 2020. a year we won't forget in a hurry!
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It's a Housing special tonight, the final show of the season. Joining us to discuss the biggest topic of the year (apart from you-know-what) are @RebeccaMoy @votemaryfitz @EOBroin @Orla_Hegarty @killianwoods
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A mug on the way to @HollyCairnsTD who wins politician of the year from the panel on #LateDebateRTE.
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Join us from Tuesday 15th September 2020 when we return for the new season. The same time (10pm), the same place (RTÉ Radio 1) and available on all the same platforms. The only thing that won't be the same each night is the discussion - so much to cover. .
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News update from The Late Debate: the show will be off-air while the country remains under Level 5 Covid restrictions on travel and social mobility. We hope to return to your nightly schedules as soon as possible. With thanks to listeners and contributors for your understanding
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Our latest radio figures show a massive increase in the listenership of this programme, and our big sister @SaturdayRTE. We can’t wait to get back to you all in September.
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Thank you to six candidates that braved the cold to come into us tonight and best of luck to all 17 candidates vying for your vote in Limerick city. @deecorbettryan.@maria16byrne.@QuinlivanTD.@BrianLeddin.@ConorSheehan93.@elisaodonovan
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We're back!! Delighted to confirm our first panel of 2021 - @daracalleary @Farrell_Mairead @OCallaghanCian @oconnellhugh @Orla_Hegarty Join us tonight from 10pm for discussion of all the big political topics of the day. and there's a lot to get through.
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For sheer theatre, the Relationship Breakdown of the Year award goes to. Mícheál Martin and Alan Kelly
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We're delighted to be back tonight with our first show of the new season, when we'll discuss what made the headlines over the summer, party think-in's, pensions and Covid boosters. Join us from 10pm in the company of @RichardbrutonTD @WhitmoreJen @mattcarthy @christina
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Tonight @johncookeradio @ellenmcoyne @EOBroin @malcolmbyrne @AdriennePBPA and @TateForTD .take a look at today's campaign trail and discuss what do parties have to say to young people to get their vote. Tune in from 10pm on @RTERadio1 and @RTENewsNow
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Last night Katie tried to get to the bottom of @neasa_neasa's relationship with her party. Love can be complicated!
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Tonight @BarryLenihan is joined by @VeronaMurphyInd @PadraigMacL @niall_blaney @leeofthemail, and defective blocks will be up for discussion (thanks to @InishowenIndo for the use of the photo)
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Tonight we dedicate the entire programme to the rise in the cost of living with @Fergusodowd, @marie_sherlock, @ClaireKerrane, @killianwoods and Michelle Murphy from @SocialJusticeI. Tune in at 10pm on @RTERadio1 or watch live on the RTÉ News TV channel.
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That's a wrap from us for this term, thank you to all of the pol corrs and politicians who gave up their evenings to join us, and to the party press officers @FineGael @fiannafailparty @sinnfeinireland @labourpress @greenparty_ie @SocDems @pb4p. We’ll see you in September.
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Tonight we'll discuss antigen test efficacy, maternity visiting rules, the DUP leadership and you might like to pour a glass of something nice to go with our Late Diversion. Join us from 10pm with @hoeyannie @CormacDevlin @ROMurchu @ciaraphelan_ @electionlit @think_or_swim
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And the panel is : @bridsmithTD @HollyLeahCairns @neasa_neasa Dr Rhona Mahony of @IEHospitalGroup Dr Catherine Cox of @CarersIreland @SineadOCarroll.
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Tonight we'll be discussing the latest on the cyber attack and why we should be concerned, housing and electricity costs. Join us from 10pm in the company of @nealerichmond @neasa_neasa @paulmurphy_TD @Toibin1 @aoifegracemoore
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It's fhe first of our by-election specials tonight, from the Wexford consitutency. With candidates @VeronaMurphyFG @malcolmbyrne @cllrglawlor @codd_jim and @DLooby1977. Join us just after 10pm on RTÉ Radio 1 and @RTENewsNow
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Tonight we bring you all the Covid latest as well as issues around housing and apologies from terror organisations. To be discussed with @paulinegalway @Toibin1 @PaulDonnellySF @GNiAodha @killianwoods Live from 10pm on @RTERadio1 or on RTÉ News channel after Prime Time
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Late Debate is back on @RTERadio1 after the summer break:. - How will the government tackle fuel poverty this winter?.- Are the Taoiseach's party critics getting louder?.- Who will lose out in the cabinet reshuffle?. @PaulMcauliffe - @DuncanSmithTD - @mattcarthy -@christinafinn8
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What's on tonight's menu? Well, drinking & an outdoor summer, returning to the office and the Climate Action Bill & just transition. Join us from 10pm with @CarrollJennifer @Toibin1 @hoeyannie @oconnellhugh
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Rising case numbers, transport safety and female healthcare, all up for discussion tonight. Join us from 10pm with our panel @GarretAhearn @aliceeire @ROMurchu @Mickcliff @Orla_Hegarty @sunilsharpe
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Following today’s Committee on Drug Use; @Ginosocialist and @neasa_neasa consider whether the best way to deal with drugs in Ireland could be decriminalization.
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.@Colmogorman asks what happens if the Sisters of Charity order is wound up one day - will the land then be in the ownership of the Vatican?.
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Join us tonight from 10pm when we'll discuss rents, Mica, energy concerns, return of nightclubs and parliamentary language is in the spotlight in The Late Diversion. With @cardagh @FNDuffy @AodhanORiordain @MickBarryTD @PTHosford @sunilsharpe @liseinthecity
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As the Oireachtas adjourns for the Halloween break, tonight we're looking back at an 'interesting' Dáil term in the company of @kevcunningham @GaryMurphyDCU @theresareidy @campaignforkate Tune in from 10pm
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In a surprising move, our Brass Neck of the Year award ended up going to none of our own. Boris Johnson gets the nod instead
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Tonight we'll be discussing the phasing-out of PUP, the government re-visit property tax, Covid travel and what an outdoor summer will/should look like. Join us from 10pm with @PaulMcauliffe @marie_sherlock @bridsmithTD @PTHosford
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The Late Debate is back! Tune in tonight from 10pm when we’ll discuss the Dept of Foreign Affairs party, the exam-based Leaving Cert & the South Kerry CAMHS report with @neasa_neasa, Pa Daly @sinnfeinireland, @DuncanSmithTD and @KevDoyle_Indo
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We're on a sos beag while the Dáil is on mid-term break but we'll be back on air on Tuesday 2nd November. Enjoy the bank holiday and have a safe Halloween
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Nearly time for the most Christmassy political show of the year
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Join us tonight when @bridsmithTD @rodericogorman @ThomasByrneTD @orourke_darren @JPPhelan @CathMurphyTD and @BarryLenihan join @SarahAMcInerney to have a look at #GE2020. We'll also hear the latest counts from Wicklow and Longford-Westmeath. Tune in from 10pm on @RTERadio1.
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Interesting line from @Fergusodowd on tonight's #LateDebateRTE that some of those in Fine Gael who said they won't run again may now change their minds following the Taoiseach's departure.
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On tonight's show we'll be discussing public & private housing, government spending, CETA and indoor dining regulations. Join us from 10pm with @ReginaDo @RebeccaMoy @LNBDublin @hughescraig90
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Tonight we're joined by @fintanwarfield @ColmBurkeTD @JohnLahart @rodericogorman @Jennifer_Bray to discuss the likelihood of negotiations to form a new government reaching a conclusion any time soon. We'll start with a Ceann Comhairle at least.
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On the #LateDebate with @KatieGHannon at 10pm on @RTERadio1 & @RTENewsNow – @maeveorourke @brophytalks @JanOSullivanTD @Mickcliff.@cardagh
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Tonight we'll be discussing how things might now stand with the NPHET/government relationship, Level 3 garda enforcement and fallout from the Wolfe report. Panel includes @CarrollJennifer @loreillysf @RBoydBarrett @GerardHowlin Join us from 10pm on @RTERadio1 and RTÉ News on tv
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Join us tonight from 10pm when the Covid latest, direct provision, Mother & Baby Homes and Cork floods are on the agenda. With @AodhanORiordain @HollyCairnsTD @barrymward @IRLPatricia @McConnellDaniel
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Tonight we'll be discussing Sláintecare, easing of restrictions, the economic outlook and the latest on the Women of Honour. Join us from 10pm with @maria16byrne @Toibin1 @marie_sherlock and @christinafinn8
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The right to housing, CETA, redundancy and whither Sláintecare - all up for discussion tonight. From 10pm with @MarcKC_Green @bridsmithTD @marie_sherlock @harrymcgee
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We begin our marathon Election 2020 coverage tonight, just after 10pm, when we're chatting about the Exit Poll with Michael Gallagher @TCDPoliticalSci @theresareidy @kevcunningham @EoghanMcDermott @Jennifer_Bray
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In the plans for tonight's show - LPT changes, travel and drug tests for gardai. Join us from 10pm in the company of @barrymward @ClaireKerrane @MHealyRae @GNiAodha
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On tonight's show we'll discuss housing (of the buying and renting varieties), vaccines, nursing homes and bank holidays. Join us from 10pm with @ThomasPringleTD @bridsmithTD @Fergusodowd @alisonoconn @RebeccaMoy
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Shocking revelations in the Grace case, rising concerns about Covid numbers and climate & energy - all on the table for discussion tonight. Join us from 10pm on @RTERadio1 in the company of @SeeryKearney @Donnchadhol @WhitmoreJen @Elaine_Loughlin
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If only we had known that two fingers actually meant c'mere.
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Tonight we'll discuss the Covid latest, record inflation levels and travel restrictions into NI. Joining us live in studio will be @malcolmbyrne @Farrell_Mairead @GCraughwell @GerardHowlin Tune in from 10pm on @RTERadio1 or watch us on RTÉ News channel straight after Prime Time
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Labour leader @ivanabacik says her favourite political book is ‘The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists’ by Robert Tressell - “I would challenge anyone to read it and not become absolutely passionate about socialism.” @RTERadio1 #latedebate.
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Our panel on the #LateDebate tonight at 10pm on @RTERadio1 and @RTENewsNow - @BernardDurkanTD @joanburton @1GaryGannon @harrymcgee @wendyannegrace.
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We're focusing on the Dublin Fingal constituency in tonight's by-election special, with @DrJamesReilly @LorrCliff @joefingalgreen @CllrDuncanSmith @CllrDeanMull in studio. with contributions from @DublinGazette and we'll also hear from a wide variety of other candidates
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Tonight we are joined by @PaulMcauliffe, @SenLynnRuane, @AodhanORiordain, @mickthehack, and Sara Kelleher from @lycsdublin for our Late Debate Drugs Special. We will also hear from former assistant garda commissioner Pat Leahy. Join @KatieGHannon at 10pm on @RTERadio1.
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Tonight we are joined by @MaryButlerTD, @DuncanSmithTD, @Wardy1916, and @PriscillaLynch for our special on Mental Health. Tune in at 10pm on @RTERadio1 or watch us on the RTÉ News TV channel.
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Tonight's discussion plans include Election 2020, with constituency profiles and the crime and housing stories dominating the headlines. Join us with @Damien_English @DarraghOBrienTD @bridsmithTD @EOBroin @JohnDowning2 @barrylenihan from 10pm on @RTERadio1 and @RTENewsNow
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It's our end-of-year gong show night tonight - who'll be honoured with our best (and maybe not so best!) political awards of 2019?? With @philip_ryan @christinafinn8 @EamonDelaney10 @LarryPDonnelly @Michael_O_Regan from 10pm on @RTERadio1 and @RTENewsNow
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We're back with you tomorrow night.
It's going to be a tough winter for many. 😮💨.Join @KatieGHannon for live debate, in-depth interviews and analysis of political stories and international issues. #LateDebate returns Tues, Wed & Thurs at 10pm
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When you accidentally plug an EU candidate, but they're not even in your party
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The Late Debate is currently on a break but we have an exciting show lined-up next Tuesday 3rd November. It's Election D-Day in the US and we'll bring you a 2-hour special from 10pm. join us for voices from Ireland and the US at this momentous time in American politics
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We're in Cork tonight and joining us to discuss the events of the day on the campaign trail, tax packages, Brexit and more are @simoncoveney, @Donnchadhol, @mmcgrathtd, @KathleenLynch05 and @deshocks. Tune in at 10pm.
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It's gong night tonight, when we applaud the political year gone by. Nice things will be said, as well as perhaps Diss of the Year, U-turn of the Year, Brass Neck of the Year. tune in from 10pm alongside @PTHosford @christinafinn8 @Philip_Ryan @campaignforkate @Michael_O_Regan
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We are live in the Treaty County for a historic election for Limerick city and county’s first directly elected mayor. @ConorSheehan93 @HelenDEM2024 @DanielButlerFG @QuinlivanTD @elisaodonovan @Cllrfrankiedaly @deecorbettryan @RuairiFahyPBP @BrianLeddin
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The 6-month 'living with Covid' plan, Brexit talks at critical stage and relations within Fianna Fáil - subjects for discussion tonight, first show of the new season. join us from 10pm with @nealerichmond @neasa_neasa Pa Daly @sinnfeinireland @alisonoconn @EoghandeB
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Barry Cowen @CowenBarry says it was a mistake on the part of Government to vote against the motion to pay student nurses and midwives and the situation can be retrieved. @LatedebateRTE #studentnurses #fiannafail.
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Join us from 10pm for our first show of the week, when partying students and lobbying financiers will be two of the topics we'll cover. With @ColmBurkeTD @ClaireKerrane @malcolmbyrne @paulmurphy_TD @Jennifer_Bray
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What action do you want from the next government on climate change and how high a priority is it for you?. We'll have that and more on tonights Late Debate Election special on Climate. @SadhbhO @timmydooley @orourke_darren @mattiemcgrathtd @AlanFarrell @MarcKC_Green
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Join us from 10pm tonight for discussion of the CETA trade deal, Brian Stanley's statement to the Dáil, the vaccine rollout. and in The Late Diversion, remember e-voting? In the company of @ReginaDo @loreillysf @hazechu .@oconnellhugh @theddp
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BREAKING: Some names being mentioned in new political party @CathMurphyTD @DonnellyStephen @RoisinShortall @SenatorKZappone .#rtelatedebate.
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Tonight we're looking at restriction implications for public health, travel bans, FDI and economies of the south west. In the company of @UnaBFallon @Costellop @bridsmithTD @WhitmoreJen @votetimlombard @oconnellhugh Join us from 10pm on @RTERadio1
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We think @RichardODonoghu just intimated that Niall Boylan will run for Independent Ireland in the GE.
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Tonight on Late Debate:. - The first day of school for the new Dáil term.- What’s the best way to help people through the energy crisis? .- Why changes to the minimum wage will have minimum impact. @kodonnellLK - @Farrell_Mairead - @MarianHarkin - @DanielTMurray
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Apologies to anyone who has tuned in to the telly hoping to watch tonight's show. A technical hitch means we can't bring you images from studio tonight. The pictures are just as good on radio though!!
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Tonight we'll have Budget analysis, concern over rising Covid cases and ask whether a resolution of the Northern Ireland Protocol standoff is possible. Join us from 10pm when we discuss this, and more, in the company of @lichamber @Donnchadhol @catherinegalway @oconnellhugh
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Covid latest, energy, COP26 and housing. all on the agenda for tonight's show. Join us from 10pm in the company of @RoisinGarvey @hoeyannie @MHealyRae @GNiAodha
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We're back tonight with our first programme of 2020, and we're anticipating the imminent General Election. Join us on @RTERadio1 and @rtenews just after 10pm, when our panel will include @AlexWhiteSC @christinafinn8 @SCollinsIT @Jennifer_Bray @dsmooney
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Tonight we will discuss Ukraine, Citizens Assembly, and State Adoption with @nealerichmond, @orourke_darren, @Toibin1 & @kevcunningham. Join @KatieGHannon at 10pm on @RTERadio1 or watch live on the RTÉ News TV Channel.
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