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The Group Chat

A weekly podcast from Virgin Media News featuring Gavan Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers


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  • 14. Pipes & Pylons: Can This Plan Fix Ireland?

    45:32||Season 8, Ep. 14
    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?

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  • 13. Russia, Roblox & Rustling

    46:07||Season 8, Ep. 13
    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.
  • 12. The Government's Paschal Problem

    45:37||Season 8, Ep. 12
    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?
  • 11. Will The Housing Plan Get You A Home?

    45:09||Season 8, Ep. 11
    This week on The Group Chat:Is it fair to describe the Government's new housing plan as more of the same? The Catherine Connolly presidency has officially started, so what can we expect? And, just over one month on what's happening with the Gaza ceasefire?
  • 10. We Need To Talk About How We Talk About Immigration

    44:52||Season 8, Ep. 10
    This week on The Group Chat, the tensions flare in the Dáil over the debate around asylum seekers and immigration.And, new battle lines are drawn as New York elects a socialist mayor.Plus, the race for the Áras and the fallout over media training.
  • 9. Unpacking Ireland’s Political Earthquake

    43:46||Season 8, Ep. 9
    This week on The Group Chat, we unpack the fallout from Ireland’s presidential election. Catherine Connolly will be inaugurated as our tenth Head of State next month after a resounding victory, but what does her win mean for Fianna Fáil and Michael Martin? We also explore whether the left’s newfound unity behind Connolly can last until the next general election. Tune in for insight, analysis, and debate.
  • 8. Inside the Citywest Riots

    45:03||Season 8, Ep. 8
    On The Group Chat, we unpack two nights of unrest in Citywest, a day of high emotion as five members of Josef Puska’s family are jailed, and the story of 14 families from the same estate all facing eviction.