The Friday Forum brings you the biggest stories of the week. We look at the state of the parties one-week into the election, the immigration debate, and reaction to the newly announced US Cabinet.

All to discuss with our panel. Joining Pat this morning was Kevin Doyle Head of News Mediahuis , Jim O’Callaghan from Dublin Bay South, Sinead O’ Carroll Editor The Journal and also Louise O’Reilly from Dublin Fingal West.