During his visit to the White House for the annual St. Patrick’s Day event, Taoiseach Micheál Martin hoped to highlight key issues for Ireland. But with Donald Trump in the spotlight, the conversation turned to pharma companies in Ireland and EU trade tensions.

Did the Taoiseach manage to get Ireland’s concerns across? Our panel — featuring Harry Browne, Ian O'Doherty, Ben Scallan, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh and BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher — share their insights. Plus, we reveal the results of our audience poll.

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Does Ireland need a DOGE?

Independent Ireland propose a new Department of Efficiency, similar to the controversial U.S. model led by Elon Musk.

Plus, a vote to grant speaking time to government-backing Independent TDs is delayed until after St Patrick's day. But what happens then?

Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:

• Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State
• Michael Collins TD, Independent Ireland
• Caoimhe de Barra, CEO, Trócaire
• Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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