The Irish Question
A weekly panel discussion critically examining Irish news, politics, and media from a populist, anti-establishment perspective.
This is a roundtable talk show where three hosts and an occasional guest offer a consistently critical, anti-establishment take on the week's Irish news. The show frames itself as an alternative voice to a mainstream media it views as government-funded and biased, tackling sensitive topics like crime, immigration, and EU overreach with a provocative and populist lens.
“Unlike many news review podcasts, The Irish Question maintains a fixed panel of hosts with a strong, pre-defined populist viewpoint, using news events as a springboard to critique the Irish government, EU, and media establishments.”
Who hosts this show
The Irish Question is a weekly video podcast hosted by chef and restaurateur Paul Treyvaud, alongside co-hosts Elaine Mullally and Nick Delehanty. The show features a panel discussion, often with a guest, providing critical and populist commentary on current events in Ireland, focusing on government policy, media bias, immigration, and the housing crisis.
Credentials & credits
- Paul Treyvaud: Award-winning chef and restaurateur
- Paul Treyvaud: TV Chef and presenter ('Treyvaud Travels' on Amazon Prime)
- Paul Treyvaud: Author ('The Hooker In The Lobby')
- Elaine Mullally: Founder of political party Independent Ireland
- Elaine Mullally: Business owner and former director of Portarlington Credit Union
- Nick Delehanty: Former corporate lawyer and political candidate
Other ventures
- Paul Treyvaud: Treyvaud's Restaurant, Killarney
- Paul Treyvaud: 'Treyvaud's Kitchen' TV show on Virgin Media
- Elaine Mullally: Clown Around Play Centre Ltd
- Elaine Mullally: Independent candidate in 2024 General Election
- Nick Delehanty: Doggy day care business owner
- Nick Delehanty: Presidential candidate
When new episodes drop
- 01Who Controls Irish MediaJun 24, 2026 · 1h 07m
- 02Irish Govt failure, Housing, Social Media Ban,Jun 16, 2026 · 1h 04m
- 03Horror Attack in Belfast - What Next?Jun 9, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 04Violent attacks across IrelandJun 2, 2026 · 1h 02m
- 05Rise of the SocDemsMay 28, 2026 · 1h 00m
- 06Paid To LeaveMay 14, 2026 · 52 min
- 07Ireland Has Had EnoughMay 7, 2026 · 1h 01m
- 08Hey Teacher - Leave those kids alone! - Episode 14Apr 30, 2026 · 56 min
Notable episodes
- 01Horror Attack in Belfast - What Next?
Exemplifies the show's method of using a graphic crime story to launch a broader critique of media silence and government immigration policy.
- 02Who Controls Irish Media
Features guest Stephen “Cowboy” Kelly and delves into a core theme: the alleged control of Irish media through government funding.
- 03Irish Govt failure, Housing, Social Media Ban,
A discussion with politician Ken O’Flynn TD that provides a detailed breakdown of the housing crisis from the show's critical perspective.
What you'll be asked on this show
The show is a panel discussion, not a one-on-one interview. Lead host Paul Treyvaud sets the agenda with an opening monologue and then guides the conversation by posing provocative, often leading questions to his co-hosts and a guest. Rather than neutral inquiry, the questions are designed to elicit critiques of government policy, media narratives, or social trends from the panel's shared populist perspective. The co-hosts and guest often build on each other's points, creating a unified, critical commentary on the topic at hand.
The show is a co-hosted panel discussion, not a traditional interview. Lead host Paul Treyvaud often opens with an opinionated monologue before directing questions to his co-hosts (Elaine Mullally, Nick Delehanty) and a weekly guest. The tone is provocative, critical, and frames issues as a struggle between ordinary people and a failing political and media elite.
Questions the host keeps coming back to
9 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
3- Q.01
“What's your take on [current controversial policy, e.g., the social media ban]?”
Used to get the panel's contrarian take on a seemingly positive or settled public issue.
- Q.02
“Sell it to me as if you're the government; why is this policy a good idea?”
A role-playing prompt used to deconstruct and critique official government justifications for policies like the EU Migration Pact.
- Q.03
“[Co-host name], you saw the video/story, what do you think?”
The opening move to get a raw, often emotional reaction to a specific, sometimes graphic, news event.
industry
1- Q.01
“Why are the media playing this down or not covering this story?”
A recurring question used to reinforce the show's theme of mainstream media bias and alleged cover-ups.
politics
3- Q.01
“Who is to blame for [major national issue, e.g., the housing crisis]?”
Asked to assign responsibility for national problems, typically directing it towards the government or state institutions.
- Q.02
“Why can't the government just admit they made a mistake and fix it?”
A rhetorical question used to highlight a perceived lack of accountability from politicians.
- Q.03
“Where is this policy coming from?”
Used to question the origins of government policies, often implying influence from outside forces like the EU.
origin
1- Q.01
“At what point did you start talking about current affairs and what was the blowback?”
Asked of guests to establish their credentials as a fellow outsider voice who has faced criticism for their views.
values
1- Q.01
“Would you sell your soul?”
A provocative, metaphorical question used to probe a guest's integrity regarding financial incentives from establishment sources.
Signature segments
- · Opening monologue on the week's news
- · Panel discussion format
- · Critiques of mainstream media
- · Populist and anti-establishment viewpoint
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically politicians, commentators, or social media personalities who share the show's critical, anti-establishment, or populist viewpoint.
- Stephen “Cowboy” Kellyon Who Controls Irish Media
- Ken O’Flynn TDon Irish Govt failure, Housing, Social Media Ban,
- Dr. Marcus de Brunon Violent attacks across Ireland
- Eddie Punchon Rise of the SocDems
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of The Irish Question?
- The podcast is co-hosted by chef Paul Treyvaud, entrepreneur and political founder Elaine Mullally, and former lawyer Nick Delehanty.
- What is the format of the show?
- It is a weekly panel discussion where the three hosts, often joined by a guest, discuss current events and political issues in Ireland.
- What kind of topics does the podcast cover?
- The show focuses on Irish politics, the housing crisis, immigration, crime, and what it presents as mainstream media bias, all from a critical, anti-establishment viewpoint.
- Is The Irish Question still active?
- Yes, based on recent episode dates, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly basis.
- Where can I listen to The Irish Question?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]Official Website of Paul Treyvaudpaultreyvaud.com
- [02]Official Website of Elaine Mullallyelainemullally.ie
- [03]Killarney chef Paul Treyvaud on landing major cooking series with Amazon Prime - EVOKEevoke.ie
- [04]'I've gone viral': Lawyer turned doggy daycare owner Nick Delehanty launches presidential bid - The Journalthejournal.ie
- [05]Elaine Mullally · GE2024 · TheJournal.iethejournal.ie
- [06]The Irish Question - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [07]The Irish Question YouTube Channelyoutube.com
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