Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Danny McConnell and John Lee examine the consequences of Ireland’s repeated failure to deliver flood defences and critical infrastructure. They ask whether the Social Democrats under Holly Cairns are emerging as a credible alternative to Sinn Féin on the left, assess the runners and riders in the upcoming Dublin by-election, the continued fallout from the government’s ‘incoherent’ stance on Mercosur, and the performance of social media executives at the Oireachtas.
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Danny McConnell and John Lee examine the consequences of Ireland’s repeated failure to deliver flood defences and critical infrastructure. They ask whether the Social Democrats under Holly Cairns are emerging as a credible alternative to Sinn Féin on the left, assess the runners and riders in the upcoming Dublin by-election, the continued fallout from the government’s ‘incoherent’ stance on Mercosur, and the performance of social media executives at the Oireachtas.
Brought to you by The Greenman Group
In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the issues.
PTP+
To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at https://pathtopower.supportingcast.fm/
Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com
Subscribe now on:
Spotify: https://t.ly/ilG4M
Apple: https://t.ly/xsPlr
Follow Matt:
linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317
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