Advertisement

President Higgins 'is not neutral politically' - John McGuirk

President Michael D Higgins has strongly criticised the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.  It’s after she made comments on a visit to Israel last Friday, where she did not include a call for Israel's retaliation to conform with international law. John McGuirk, Editor of Gript and Labour Senator Marie Sherlock joined Kieran to discuss...

Share this article

15.35 17 Oct 2023


President Higgins 'is not neutral politically' - John McGuirk


Listen to this episode


Share this article

15.35 17 Oct 2023


President Michael D Higgins has strongly criticised the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. 

It’s after she made comments on a visit to Israel last Friday, where she did not include a call for Israel's retaliation to conform with international law.

John McGuirk, Editor of Gript and Labour Senator Marie Sherlock joined Kieran to discuss...


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder Highlights

Related Episodes

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor  re...

00:08:00

Andrew Mountbatten Windsor released from custody

Newstalk Breakfast

00:08:00


Breakfast Briefing Newspaper R...

00:08:28

Breakfast Briefing Newspaper Review 20th February 2026

Breakfast Briefing

00:08:28


First Up 20th February 2026

00:06:34

First Up 20th February 2026

First Up – A GoLoud Original By Newstalk

00:06:34


Siobhán Masterson, CEO of IAPI

00:07:16

Siobhán Masterson, CEO of IAPI

Breakfast Business With Joe Lynam

00:07:16