The Tonight Show

Mar 05 2025 674 ep. 46 mins 48
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A unique take on the big stories of the day with Claire Brock & Ciara Doherty plus a panel of guests.
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Wednesday 5 March - Ireland’s Own DOGE?

Mar 05 2025 45 mins  
Does Ireland need a DOGE? Independent Ireland propose a new Department of Efficiency, similar to the controversial U.S. model led by Elon Musk. Plus, a vote to grant speaking time to government-backing Independent TDs is delayed until after St Patrick's day. But what happens then? Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of StateM

Tuesday 4 March - Trump's Trade War & Ukraine Aid Freeze

Mar 04 2025 45 mins  
In this episode, we discuss Trump’s pause on Ukraine aid and his trade war with Canada and Mexico. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe joins to discuss EU defence spending and Ireland’s response to tariffs, plus expert panel reaction from Washington.Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for FinanceDuncan Smith TD, Labour PartyAidan Regan,

Wednesday 26 February - Ireland's Special Needs Crisis: School Places, Services, & Political Deadlock

Feb 26 2025 46 mins  
In this episode, we examine the urgent shortage of services for children with special needs. Plus, the political deadlock over speaking rights in the Dáil. Join Gavan Reilly as he discusses the issue with:Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine GaelClaire Kerrane TD, Sinn FeinRebecca Meehan, parent and campaignerAlan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim Niamh Griffin, Healt

Tuesday 25 February - Ireland’s Neutrality Under Threat? The Defence Debate

Feb 25 2025 45 mins  
With Europe ramping up military spending and America shifting its stance, where does that leave Ireland? On The Tonight Show, we debate whether Ireland should strengthen its defence forces or stick to its long-standing neutrality.Joining the discussion:Fianna Fáil MEP Billy KelleherIndependent TD Catherine ConnollyIndependent Senator Tom ClonanSecurity Correspondent Cormac O’Kee

Wednesday 19 February - Beds in Sheds – Housing Solution or Quick Fix?

Feb 19 2025 46 mins  
Beds in sheds – could exempting garden cabins from planning laws be a potential gamechanger? Or is it simply a kneejerk reaction to an entrenched housing crisis? And as Ireland prepares to attend a G20 summit for the first time, we discuss whether rapidly moving events in Ukraine might impact Irish neutrality. Gavan Reilly is joined in studio by:John Cummins TD, Mi

Tuesday 18 February - Knife Crime, Garda Recruitment & Immigration

Feb 18 2025 46 mins  
Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan joins Gavan Reilly in studio to discuss his response to recent knife crimes, his plans to improve garda recruitment numbers and increase prison spaces, and his new vision for tackling immigration. Also on the on the show: Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent, The Irish TimesNiall Hodgins, Vice President, GRACathryn Costello, P

Wednesday 12 February - Housing Showdown, Arts Council Blunder, and Paddy’s Day Politics

Feb 12 2025 46 mins  
In this episode, our host Gavan Reilly is joined by Seamus McGrath, Rory Hearne, Claire Scott, and Dan O'Brien, as they unpack these hot-button issues:🚨 Dáil Housing Debate🚨 Arts Council's €7m IT Project🚨 Ministerial St. Patrick's Day TripsTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i

Tuesday 11 February - Taoiseach's housing shift: What’s next for renters?

Feb 11 2025 45 mins  
Gavan Reilly is joined by Paul Mitchell, Fiona Cormican, Michael Byrne, Olivia Kelly and Michael O'Flynn to discuss Ireland's Housing Crisis. With housing targets missed, the Taoiseach prioritises private investors and considers a rent cap reviews. The panel discusses: Missed housing targets Shifting government policies Vacant and derelict propertiesWhat will all this mean for rent

Wednesday 5 February - Housing Targets: Misleading or Misjudged? & Trump's Gaza Gambit

Feb 05 2025 46 mins  
On this episode of The Tonight Show:Was the electorate mislead over housing targets, or did the government really believe it would hit 40,000 completions after the election? Plus, was Donald Trump just spitballing about ethnic cleansing in Gaza?And is now really the time to enact the Occupied Territories bill? Gavan Reilly speaks to:Neale Richmond TD, Fine GaelPádraig Ma

Tuesday 4 February 2025 - Coalition cracks and Trump's trade war

Feb 04 2025 45 mins  
On this episode of The Tonight Show:The Government accepts defeat over speaking time row, following the Ceann Comhairle's ruling. But is the coalition now weakened, with some in the regional group now saying they will only vote for government on a case-by-case basis? Plus, Trump gets his first trade war after he imposes tariffs on Chinese goods. But how soon will he come for t