Limerick readies itself to vote in the country's first ever directly-elected mayor.
Ahead of the 7 June ballot, David Murphy is joined by Midwest Correspondent Cathy Halloran to get the lowdown on the candidates, following what has been described as the most significant reform of local government "since the foundation of the State".
Mary Regan and Mícheál Lehane discuss the gaping disconnect between the Government and the electorate, as dramatically demonstrated in the double whammy referendum vote.
Clearer messaging will be needed in the local and European elections.
Across the pond, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faces a crucial test in Washington DC over Gaza.
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