Party think-ins and Dáil return signal start of political season

Lots to discuss as the Dáil returns to a lengthy to-do list

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13/09/2022 - NEWS - Sinn Fein Think-In.
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the Sinn Féin 'think-in' 2022 on the eve of the new Dáil term, at EPIC Museum, CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin.
Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times
13/09/2022 - NEWS - Sinn Fein Think-In. Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald TD, speaking at the Sinn Féin 'think-in' 2022 on the eve of the new Dáil term, at EPIC Museum, CHQ Building, Custom House Quay, Dublin. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill / The Irish Times

Party think-ins have been happening, a cost of living crisis is raging and the Dáil is back today - so there is lots to discuss.

Harry McGee and Pat Leahy join Hugh Linehan to talk about Sinn Féin’s positioning, the cost of living package being prepared by the government, failing to meet climate commitments and the opportunity for Liz Truss to take control presented by the death of Queen Elizabeth II.