Mayo politics podcast returns to preview Budget pressures

Budget 2027 dominates the latest episode of All Ireland Whingers.

Host Aidan Crowley is joined by journalist Caoimhín Rowland and columnist Dr Richard Martin as the trio weigh up the pressure facing government amid soaring fuel and home heating costs, with the panel asking how government exepct to traverse a tight rope with fears of a repeat of spring's fuel protests.

The discussion also turns to An Comisiún Pleanála's rejection of a proposed data centre for Killala, and to one Westport councillor's frustration at being left off the guest list for a recent visit by dignitaries.

Dr Martin brings listeners inside Fianna Fáil's centenary dinner in Ballina, sharing what he picked up from conversations at both the top and bottom tables.

The episode is available now on all major podcast platforms.