This term's final cabinet meeting had over 60 items on the agenda. Right at the top was crime, after Justice Minister Helen McEntee's ham-fisted photo op. The ongoing Roads V. Rail stand-off between FG &amp; the Greens saw Eamon Ryan in full conciliation mode, insisting that it's not a binary choice. Other issues include IVF and energy supports.

The Cabinet finale ends hectic season

Leo Varadkar's flying visit to Ukraine was kept under wraps until the last minute. But Paul Cunningham tells us that the security operation nearly came unstuck with an unguarded tweet. He gives his last despatch from Poland. Áine and the team also look at the collapse in home ownership for the under 40s, and how many TDs we need.

Leo's secret Kyiv mission

"Is this the end of the beginning?" asks Áine Lawlor after another marathon committee session for RTÉ top brass. It was the first Oireachtas outing for Kevin Backhurst since taking the helm at the embattled national broadcaster on Monday, and while he expressed regret at the circumstances, he pledged to work with law-makers to tackle this crisis.

The new broom at RTÉ starts clean-up

How can the embattled national broadcaster plot a path to redemption? A third week of committee hearings lies ahead, with Ryan Tubridy facing a grueling seven-hour grilling, along with his agent, Noel Kelly. Marty Morrissey ends the guessing game, puts his hands up and confesses to an "error of judgement".

RTÉ latest: Marty's car and management reshuffle

Áíne Lawlor is joined by Paul Cunningham and Micheál Lehane to discuss the day's revelations at the Public Accounts Committee.

RTÉ at PAC - what we learned

With the revelations about Ryan Tubridy's pay deal making headlines nationwide, Aine and the team look at the latest developments, and cast an eye over the week's other big stories.

The latest on Tubridy pay deal 

With Micheál Martin decrying the abhorrent jack boots of a member of the Opposition - before finally withdrawing the remark - the debate on neutrality is getting ugly. The Govt insists its roadshow offers a balanced slate, but sounded defensive in heated exchanges in the House. Áine and the team get stuck into an eventful week.

Govt to start neutrality roadshow

What do the Green's have against gardaí using facial recognition tech? And was that Budget fracca just FG trying to grab credit for tax cuts the Coalition partners are likely to agree upon? The team also ask, with investigations into Siteserv costing an eye-watering €19m, whether it's time for a permanent structure to handle these controversies.

Greens block Robo Cop

Coalition concerns that they'll soon be fishing for the same votes are boiling over, with FF taking umbrage at a very, very early FG kite. High expectations of a giveaway have guaranteed Michael McGrath's maiden budget will be a serious headache. He vows he won't be bullied. And a fifth FG TD won't run again; is all the fun gone out of politics?

Budget kite-flying: Spat - or looming civil war?

Should social media firms take down footage of the Navan attack? As protests intensify, is Roderic O'Gorman being thrown under the bus? Áine and the team reflect on a violent and traumatic week, before considering other matters. Such as, what do you get when you cross a Health Minister trained in Taekwondo, John Travolta and a photo op?

Stephen Donnelly the Crouching Tiger

The RTÉ team at Leinster House and guests have an informal discussion about what has been happening in the world of Irish politics. New episodes available every Thursday evening.

A cheaper loaf of generic white is nowhere near the sort of result the Govt needs amid public clamours for supermarkets to step up. Food, a bit of GAA and a holiday is all people want, said Charlie McCreevy back in the day. With the row over GAAGO, that means double trouble for the Government.

Govt doesn't get bargain from supermarkets

Áine Lawlor is joined by David Murphy, Sandra Hurley and Paul Cunningham as the government returns after the May Day Bank Holiday. The price of a pint (of milk) is a hot topic and the Taoiseach has a robust exchange with Paul Murphy in the Dáil

Cost of Living, Collins controversy and the Coronation 

Has Niall Collins done enough? Áine Lawlor talks to Sandra Hurley, David Murphy and Micheál Lehane

Why Michéal Martin isn't on The Ditch 

John Paul Phelan underscores the sense that FG need to put in the hard yards to establish candidates ahead of the next general election. (And just how invested is Leo in the political project?) Áine Lawlor acknowledges George Mitchell's (latest) heroic turn in Belfast. And stay tuned for some bizarre calls TDs get on Christmas Day...

Govt awash with cash - so Watt's the problem?

In this third installment of our series marking the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement Áine Lawlor talks to former Ambassador and Irish Government negotiator David Donoghue and Former advisor to Senator Edward Kennedy and President of the US/Ireland Alliance Trina Vargo.

Inside Castle Buildings - How the Good Friday deal was done 

Plenty of vitriol in the House, prompting the Ceann Comhairle to condemn the ructions. After a week where heat trumped light, Áine Lawlor is joined by Sorcha Ní Riada, Micheál Lehane and Sandra Hurley to reflect on the fireworks, and ask what they might promise, as Taoiseach Leo Varadkar vows that this is administration that is "built to last".

Sturm und drang in heated Dáil debates 'a disgrace'

For the second of our podcasts to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, Áine Lawlor is joined by activist and writer Danny Morrison, former UUP leader Mike Nesbitt, Irish Times columnist Justine Mc Carthy and Stephen Grimason, former Political Editor with BBC Northern Ireland.

25th GFA anniversary sees changing N Ireland

The lifting of the eviction ban continued to dominate the Dáil. Host Sandra Hurley is joined by Paul Cunningham, Sorcha Ní Riada and Micheál Lehane to discuss a hectic week in which Green TD Neasa Hourigan lost the whip.  All eyes are on next week's no confidence motion by Labour.

No confidence motion looms after a bruising week

There was no kicking the can down the road - the no-fault eviction ban is being axed. But at what cost? Áine Lawlor is joined by Sandra Hurley, Paul Cunningham and David Murphy to examine the issue, which Sinn Féin will ensure comes to a vote after the recess. All eyes will be on the Green dissident duo.

Eviction ban axed - at what cost?

Minister Niall Collins effectively tells the Dáil there's 'nothing to see here', but will that appease the Opposition? Fine Gael try to turn up the heat on Sinn Féin over party finances, but really, is that going anywhere? Host Áine Lawlor is joined by Sorcha Ní Riada, Micheál Lehane and David Murphy to ponder the prospects of a left-wing alliance.

Is Niall Collins home free?

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