Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has rejoined Fianna Fáil after more than 10 years.
He left the party in 2012 following the findings of the Mahon Tribunal.
To react to the news, as well as discuss the possibility that the Dáil could have 250 TDs by 2050, Matt was joined by Gary Murphy from the School of Law and Government in DCU, Political Editor with the Irish Examiner Daniel McConnell and Fianna Fáil Senator Lisa Chambers.
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