All Ireland Whingers Podcast: Mark Duffy’s successor and Kilcoyne’s Fine Gael block

Time is ticking for Mark Duffy to name his replacement on Mayo County Council, and the latest All Ireland Whinger podcast dives deep into the political manoeuvring at play.

Veteran councillor Michael Kilcoyne is leading the charge to block Fine Gael from securing the vacant seat. As revealed by “The Connaught Telegraph”, the independent technical group insists that under standing orders, Fine Gael would need 20 votes to succeed—but with Fianna Fáil’s backing, they still come up one short at 19.

The episode also unpacks the government’s latest housing proposal, which could allow homeowners to build modular homes on their properties without planning permission. What does this mean for homeowners and the housing crisis?

Tune in now for all the latest analysis and insider scoops on Mayo politics.