<p>Danny McConnell and John Lee join Matt and open with a discussion on the proposal to limit the number of TDs. They discuss the 18th delay to the handing over of a National Children's Hospital by BAM. Do we need more Robert Watts running our Civil Service? The politics of excise cuts and fiscal discipline. How can overruns at the Department of Education happen annually? Have they learnt nothing? The impact of Jim O'Callaghan in Justice and who is responsible for increased Garda visibility.</p><br><p>Brought to you by The Greenman Group.</p><br><p>PTP+</p><p>To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com</p><br><p>Get in touch: [email protected]</p><br><p>Follow Matt:</p><br><p>https://twitter.com/cooper_m</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>