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Path to Power

Path to Power

By: Matt Cooper
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In Path to Power, experienced broadcaster Matt Cooper and guests bring their individual points of view to a lively weekly discussion that sets the agenda and examines all the political and current issues.

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Munster Square Productions
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Fuelling the (Ire)land
    Apr 11 2026

    Driving the protesters off the blocked roads: Brenda Power and John Deasy join Matt to discuss how the government has to confront threatened anarchy. Carbon tax increases debated, and is the future Nuclear? Why objections to IPAS Centres won't be bypassed. Why the Department of Education can't get its budget sums right, the problem with voluntary contributions, and paying teachers appropriately. Also, Mary Lou McDonald's belief that a united Ireland is the pressing political issue, will she campaign on that basis in the by-elections?


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    55 mins
  • Everything Goes Off the Rails
    Apr 4 2026

    Lise Hand and John Lee join Matt to discuss if the MetroLink project may be derailed by the untimely departure of its boss, Seán Sweeney, and if the government finances become shredded, will MetroLink become a victim again? How the attack on Iran continues to affect the Irish economy and the impact on the government's decision-making. Super saver Simon Harris: What does he want you to do with your money (if you have any)? Is Trump responsible for the increased sales of EV cars? Where would Ireland put a nuclear power plant? And tributes to the late Dr Rory O'Hanlon.


    Brought to you by The Greenman Group.


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    https://twitter.com/cooper_m

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    https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

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    58 mins
  • How Many TDs to Change a Lightbulb?
    Mar 28 2026

    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.


    Brought to you by The Greenman Group.


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    To enjoy early access, ad-free listening and weekly bonus episodes, sign up at pathtopowerpodcast.com


    Get in touch: mail@pathtopowerpodcast.com


    Follow Matt:


    https://twitter.com/cooper_m

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cooper-615a1317

    https://www.instagram.com/mattcooperlastword/

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    56 mins
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