In Conversation With... Seamus Coffey

In the latest episode of 'In Conversation', Tánaiste Micheál Martin is joined by Luke O'Neill - world-renowned and award-winning immunologist and Professor of Biochemistry, as well as author, podcast and radio host and many other things. The two discuss how to live longer, positive health outcomes in Ireland, the effects stress, smartphones and salt can have on our bodies and much more.

In the latest episode of 'In Conversation', Tánaiste Micheál Martin is joined by journalist, author, strategist, broadcaster, activist and fellow podcaster, Alastair Campbell. The two have a wide ranging discussion covering Alastair's new book 'But What Can I Do?', the rise in populism and polarisation, his regret about not running for election himself, the Good Friday Agreement, Brexit and mental health.

In the latest episode of 'In Conversation', Tánaiste Micheál Martin is joined by two Cork sporting legends Rena Buckley and Jimmy Barry Murphy. Rena and Jimmy talk career highlights, what they would do if they were Minister for Sport in the morning and why we need more respect for referees in the GAA.

In the latest episode of 'In Conversation', Tánaiste Micheál Martin is joined by Seamus Coffey, a lecturer in the Department of Economics in University College Cork and former Chair of the Fiscal Advisory Council. As we come close to Budget 2024, the two discuss a range of issues that affect ordinary people on a daily basis including the high cost of living, the state of the economy and and what should be prioritised.

In the latest episode of ‘In Conversation’, a podcast series hosted by Tánaiste Micheál Martin, the Fianna Fáil leader is in conversation with Dr. Cara Augustenborg, Assistant Professor of Environmental Policy at UCD. The discussion is framed by a recent independent assessment of the Government's delivery on its commitment to reduce carbon emissions, as outlined in the Programme for Government.

In the inaugural episode, Tánaiste Micheál Martin is in conversation with Dr Mark Henry, author of ‘In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100’, to discuss how Ireland has developed since the foundation of the State. The Tánaiste and Mark Henry chat about quality of life in Ireland today through the lens of issues that impact everyone such as economy, education and wellbeing and the many challenges that face the country including housing, climate change, biodiversity and the cost of living.