About this episode
The episode discusses the controversial CETA trade agreement and its implications in Irish politics.
Controversial legislation heads to the Seanad on Wednesday, on a topic which has already triggered rancorous debates in the Dáil and even Supreme Court challenges. For more we speak to Pat Leahy, Political Editor with the Irish Times.
People in this episode
Guest: Pat Leahy
Topics covered
- trade agreement
- CETA
- political debate
- legislation
- Irish politics
Keywords
- CETA
- trade agreement
- Seanad
- Dáil
- Supreme Court
- legislation
- Pat Leahy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Irish Times, Seanad, Dáil, Supreme Court
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