Why Not a Mini Budget?

Why Not a Mini Budget?

From Path to Power by Matt Cooper

May 2, 2026 · 52 min · Season 1 · Episode 121

About this episode

Matt Cooper discusses government generosity towards Ukrainians and the implications of recent by-elections with guests Danny McConnell and John Lee.

Matt is joined by Danny McConnell and John Lee to discuss the changing government generosity towards Ukrainians and how this may have been influenced by the by-election in Galway West and Dublin Central. On the latter, they explore why a Sinn Féin win in Mary Lou's home constituency is not the slam dunk it should be, due to the presence of Gerry Hutch and possible voter confusion about what Sinn Féin stands for. They discuss the potential for Dara Calleary to become the leader of Fianna Fáil. Matt condemns the failure to get electric buses on the road and expresses bafflement at dust in the ducts at the National Children's Hospital, and they finish with praise for the financial generosity of former President Michael D. Higgins. PTP+ 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/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Matt Cooper

Guests: Danny McConnell, John Lee

Topics covered

  • government generosity
  • Ukrainians
  • by-elections
  • Sinn Féin
  • Fianna Fáil leadership
  • electric buses
  • Michael D. Higgins

Keywords

  • government
  • Ukrainians
  • by-election
  • Sinn Féin
  • Fianna Fáil
  • electric buses
  • Michael D. Higgins

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil, National Children's Hospital

Places: Galway West, Dublin Central

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