Sinn Féin’s proposal for a United Ireland preparations bill faces opposition from Government, reigniting debate over who should lead the conversation on a future referendum and the path towards unity.

Meanwhile, questions grow over the justice system after a murder accused was left without legal representation during Garda custody, while the family of Shane O’Farrell calls for urgent action on bail reform.

And in the UK, Nigel Farage triggers another by-election after resigning as an MP — only to seek re-election again amid questions over his political future.

Shane Coleman was joined by:

James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael   

Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Sinn Fein    

Emma DeSouza, Journalist 

Edgar Morgenroth, Professor of Economics at DCU 

Niamh McCormack, Legal and Public Affairs Manager at Irish Penal Reform Trust 

Anna Gross, Political correspondent, Financial Times

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