<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Group Chat: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can Micheál Martin move on from the Jim Gavin fiasco? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;And, one woman's experience of emergency accomodation and calling a hotel a home. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, we look back at some of the stories we've enjoyed covering over the past year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week on The Group Chat: Can Micheál Martin move on from the Jim Gavin fiasco? And, one woman's experience of emergency accomodation and calling a hotel a home. Plus, we look back at some of the stories we've enjoyed covering over the past year.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Season Finale: Can We Stop Talking About Jim Gavin Now?

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Group Chat: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford tells us about reporting from the battle frontlines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And, Ireland’s media minister talks tough about online safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, world Excel champion Diarmuid Early finds that winning formula.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week on The Group Chat: Sky News Special Correspondent Alex Crawford tells us about reporting from the battle frontlines.&nbsp;And, Ireland’s media minister talks tough about online safety. Plus, world Excel champion Diarmuid Early finds that winning formula. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Taking Shelter from Bullets in Warzones, with Alex Crawford

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Group Chat: &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;A major new plan to cut red tape and speed up infrastructure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;A wartime leader pays a historic visit to Ireland. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, what's the story behind those cringe videos that politicians keep posting online? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week on The Group Chat: A major new plan to cut red tape and speed up infrastructure. A wartime leader pays a historic visit to Ireland. Plus, what's the story behind those cringe videos that politicians keep posting online? <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Pipes & Pylons: Can This Plan Fix Ireland?

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Group Chat:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is Donald Trump being played by Russia in the latest bid to end the war in Ukraine? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok coming under more pressure to protect young users from harmful content on the platform. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, the Cork farmer who's vowed to track down the cattle rustlers who stole some of his prized herd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week on The Group Chat: Is Donald Trump being played by Russia in the latest bid to end the war in Ukraine? TikTok coming under more pressure to protect young users from harmful content on the platform. Plus, the Cork farmer who's vowed to track down the cattle rustlers who stole some of his prized herd.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Russia, Roblox & Rustling

<description>&lt;p&gt;This week on &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Group Chat:&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Paschal Donohoe's departure prompts a partial reshuffle, but how big of a blow is it for the Government?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ivan Yates defends giving training and commentary on the presidential election. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, following the play-off draw that sees the Republic of Ireland away to Czechia, is it too soon to dream? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

This week on The Group Chat: Paschal Donohoe's departure prompts a partial reshuffle, but how big of a blow is it for the Government? Ivan Yates defends giving training and commentary on the presidential election. Plus, following the play-off draw that sees the Republic of Ireland away to Czechia, is it too soon to dream? <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Government's Paschal Problem

A weekly news podcast from Virgin Media Television featuring correspondents Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers. Join the gang every Thursday as they discuss the latest and breaking news from Ireland and around the world.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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