The week that really was

This week's podcast covers all the fallout to the great spoiled vote of 2025: Simon Harris's migration u-turn, Micheál Martin's jeopardy, the Galway West by-election, and the state of Ireland's right wing politics.

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00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
02:00 Post-Election Fallout in Ireland
07:01 The Impact of Spoiled Votes
15:50 Leadership Challenges in Fianna Fáil
19:23 Government Performance and Legislative Initiatives
28:20 Emerging Voices in Fianna Fáil
30:39 Immigration Discourse and Political Responsibility
36:39 Media Dynamics and Political Debate
42:06 The Challenge of Left-Wing Politics
46:33 Reflections on Political Engagement and Voter Sentiment

What is The week that really was?

The Week That Really Was" offers a different and distinctive take on the events of the week of a kind that you won't find anywhere else in Ireland. It is presented by Gript Media Editor John McGuirk, and Barrister at Law and Media Personality, Sarah Ryan.