Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 100
Frequency: Daily
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: Ireland
YouTube: 399.0k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
radio.player@rte.ie
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Host
Cormac Ó hEadhra - Irish journalist and radio presenter with RTÉ, focused on current affairs, politics, and public debate.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Gerard Craughwell - Irish Politics, Public Policy, And National Affairs
Cathal Byrne - Government Policy, Irish Politics, And National Political Issues
Ruth Coppinger - Irish Politics, Public Policy, And National Political Issues
Gráinne Ní Aodha - Irish Politics, Public Affairs, Culture, And National News
Shay Brennan - Public Finance, Infrastructure, And Irish Government Policy
Recent Topics
Episodes
Public sector strike action to go ahead
October 13, 2026
Cormac is joined by a panel of: Tom Fitzgerald, Deputy Regional Secretary, UNITE; John Paul O'Shea, Fine Gael TD Cork North-West; Mairead Farrell, Sinn Féin TD, Galway West; Duncan Smith, Labour TD, Dublin Fingal East; Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The International AI Summit
October 13, 2026
Cormac is joined by a panel of: John Paul O'Shea, Fine Gael TD Cork North-West; Mairead Farrell, Sinn Féin TD, Galway West; Duncan Smith, Labour TD, Dublin Fingal East;Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aging Parents of Dependent Adults
October 08, 2026
Cormac underscores difficult situation that many aging parents of dependent adults now find themselves in. Joined in studio by Shay Brennan, Fianna Fáil TD for Dublin Rathdown / Darren O’Rourke, Sinn Féin TD for Meath East / Richard O’Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick County / Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor at the Irish ExamineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Late Debate?
The Late Debate is hosted by Cormac Ó hEadhra. Its publicly listed email is radio.player@rte.ie. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Late Debate?
The publicly listed email for The Late Debate: radio.player@rte.ie.
How many listeners does The Late Debate have?
Podseeker estimates The Late Debate reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Late Debate?
The Late Debate typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Irish elected representatives, political correspondents, senior journalists, party spokespeople, and policy specialists with direct expertise on current national issues. Common among recent guests: Holding elected office or a formal political spokesperson role; Reporting on Irish politics for a national news organization; Demonstrable expertise in public policy, government, infrastructure, finance, or social issues. Recent guests include Gerard Craughwell, Cathal Byrne, and Ruth Coppinger.
How hard is it to get booked on The Late Debate?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Late Debate cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Irish Government, Housing Policy, and Transport Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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