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Nov 2025

24m 45s

The Gathering

About this episode

Fiona O’Loughlin, Fianna Fáil Senator and Seanad Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs and Trade // Darren O'Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East and Party Spokesperson on Education and Youth // Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal.ie // Tom McEnaney, Media consultant and founder of Effective Aid Ukraine

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