The big political issues facings TDs as they return from summer break

The new Dáil term starts today and political reporter Fiachra Ó Cionnaith highlights some highly divisive issues that are waiting in the wings.

Forget ‘Eastenders’, ‘Fair City’ or even ‘Red Rock’.

Back after less than popular demand, Ireland’s most complex, confusing, and at times just plain infuriating drama will return to the small screen today as the Dáil comes back from its 10-week summer sojourn.