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The Tonight Show

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A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world. Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jul 8, 2026

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Thursday May 20th - Guests: Lisa Chambers, Cian O'Callaghan TD, Hazel Chu, Roisin Murphy, Pa Heenan, Andrea Horan, Dr Nina Byrnes. 20.05.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the HSE cyber attack, the government's housing policies and what's needed to allow for an outdoor summer in cities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18th - Guests: Niamh Smyth TD, David Cullinane TD , Gavan Reilly, Ronan Murphy, Dr Gabriel Scally. 18.05.2021

Claire is joined by guests to discuss the potential threat posed by the Indian variant, the governments move to inhibit investment funds buying up housing plus we speak to cybersecurity expert Ronan Murphy about the HSE ransomware attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Monday 17th May - Guests: NEALE RICHMOND TD, BRID SMITH TD, DANNY MCCOY, CAROLINE REIDY, DON NUGENT, ADRIAN WECKLER 17.05.2021

CLAIRE IS JOINED BY GUESTS TO DISCUSS THE HSE HACK, THE REOPENING OF RETAIL AND WHAT THE RETURN TO THE OFFICE WILL BE LIKE FOR WORKERS. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12th - Guests: Regina Doherty, Holly Cairns TD, Niall Byrne, Tony Fitzpatrick, Melvin Benn, Aidan Regan 12.05.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the housing crisis and a generation of young people being worse off than their parents. Plus later on, Melvin Benn speaks to us about why he feels Electric Picnic could go ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 11th - Guests: Cormac Devlin TD, Roisin Shortall, Dylan Bradshaw, Duncan Graham, Kingston Mills, Ali Ryan. 10.05.2021

Claire is joined by guests to discuss the use of antigen tests in the reopening of society, the return to business as further restrictions are eased, and we speak to stylist and salon owner Dylan Bradshaw as personal services reopen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7th - Guests: Emer Higgins, Ivana Bacick, Dr Rory Hearne, Dr Harry Barry, Grace O'Flanagan, Enda Brady, Craig Hughes. 06.05.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the impact of investment funds on the housing market, a controversial week in Irish politics, and how to relieve stress of exiting lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5th - Guests: Simon Coveney , Anne Rabbitte TD, Duncan Smith TD, Peter Tyndall, Gina London, Ailbhe Garrihy. 05.05.2021

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the potential for EU travel this summer, the ombudsman report into nursing homes in Ireland and what lies ahead for Irish tourism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29th April - Guests: Paschal Donohoe TD, Timmy Dooley, Louise O'Reilly, Simeone George, Fionnan Sheahan, Alison O'Connor and Michael O'Donovan 29.04.2021

On the day the Government announced the plan for the easing of restrictions, Matt is joined by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to discuss the announcement. Later on Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the announcement and what lies ahead in the fight against COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27th April - Guests: Hildegarde Naughton TD, Paul Murphy TD, Danny McCoy, Prof Liam Fanning, Prof Jack Lambert, Sinead Ryan, Maria Walsh MEP 27.04.2021

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the resignation of former Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and the next announcement regarding the easing of restrictions. Later on, Ciara hears from Maria Walsh MEP on her suffering with long COVID while Sinead Ryan gives us an update on the closure of one of Ireland's oldest travel agents. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

26th April - Guests: Jack Chambers TD, David Cullinane TD, Paul Cullen, Enda Brady, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Sean Healy 25.04.2021

Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the Covid-19 situation, the potential return to sports over the summer, and the increasing risk of poverty in the regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23rd April - Guests: Paul Moynagh, Nic Gammon, Lisa Chambers, Peadar Toibin TD, Eoghan Corry, Éanna Ní Lamhna. 22.04.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the delays surrounding the Johnson and Johnson vaccine issue, the potential for foreign travel this summer and the impacts of the climate action bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 21st - Dr Krysia Lynch, Niamh Smyth TD, Ian O’Doherty, Clíona Saidlear, Meghann Scully 20.04.2021

Ciara is joined in studio to discuss pregnancy in the pandemic, the verdict of the George Floyd murder trial, the future of the Irish traditional pub and the rise of women's images being stolen online for malicious fake profiles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20th April - Ged Nash TD, Neasa Hourigan TD, Prof Jack Lambert, Karl Deeter, Dr Caroline West, Dr Aisling Loy, Kate Gleeson, Tommy Martin 20.04.2021

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss changes to the vaccine rollout, the property market, and dating as society reopens.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 15th - Guests: Jim O'Callaghan TD, Kingston Mills, Mark Paul, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Maighread Barron, Illona Duffy GP. 15.04.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, and later on we discuss the impact of the pandemic on rural Ireland and farming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13th April - Minister Roderic O'Gorman, Dr Colman Noctor, Holly Cairns TD, Emer Higgins TD, Paul Kelly, Dr Nina Byrnes 13.04.2021

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, the impact on children during the pandemic, and tourism industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 12th - Dr Gabriel Scally, Vicky Phelan, Paul McAuliffe TD, Richard Boyd Barrett TD, Daniel McConnell 12.04.2021

Ciara is joined in studio to discuss the lifting of restrictions, NIAC's decision to rule out the use of the AZ vaccine for the under 60's, mandatory quarantining and Vicky Phelan updates us on her treatment in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday April 8th - Guests: Colum Eastwood MP, Damien English TD, Louise O'Reilly TD, Paul Moynagh, Jim Wells, Paul Colgan. 08.04.2021

Matt is joined by guests from across the political spectrum to discuss the further unrest in Northern Ireland. Later on we discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout in Ireland and what the economy will look like post COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday April 7th - Guests: Neale Richmond TD, Brid Smith TD, John Boyle, Neil McDonnell, Cliona Ni Cheallaigh, Allison Morris, Diarmaid Ferriter. 07.04.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the EMA decision on the Astra Zeneca vaccine, the latest on the rollout here and we also discuss the recent unrest in Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 6th April – Alan Kelly TD, Anne Rabbitte TD, Prof Luke O’Neill, Kate O’Connell, Prof Mary Horgan, Kieran Christie 07.04.2021

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the vaccine rollout, ASTI calls for vaccines for teachers and hope coming into the summer months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

31st March - Guests: Jack Chambers TD, Pearse Doherty TD, Norah Casey, Kingston Mills, Noel Anderson, Jen Hogan. 01.04.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest change to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, the plan for re-opening the country, and the need for children to return to sports as soon as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30th March - Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Philly McMahon, Ann Piggott, Alison O’Connor, Minister Michael McGrath, Peadar Tóibín TD, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Gavan Reilly 30.03.2021

Ciara Doherty and guests discuss the latest Government announcement outlining the roadmap for lifting restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29th March - Peter Burke TD, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, Lisa Eccles, Danny McCoy, Nicole Gernon, Craig Hughes, Stella O’Malley, Pete Lunn 30.03.2021

Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the Beacon Hospital scandal and expectations ahead of tomorrow’s Government announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

25th March - Guests: Thomas Byrne TD, Roisin Shortall TD, Shona Murray, Kieran McQuinn, Eamon Dunphy, Jack Lambert, Aoife Moore. 26.03.2021

Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the EU row over vaccine exports, the current COVID-19 situation in Ireland, and we also hear from Eamon Dunphy ahead of the Finding Jack Charlton documentary which tells the story of the footballing legends battle with dementia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23rd March - Jennifer Carroll McNeill TD, Paul Murphy TD, Padraig Cribben, Noel Cunningham, Brendan O'Connor, Ciara Phelan 24.03.2021

Ciara is joined in studio to discuss the latest on mandatory quarantine hotels, the reopening of the pub and hotel industry, and the representation of women in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 18th- Darren McCaffrey, Gerald Barry, Minister Josepha Madigan, Dr Knut Moe, Nóirín Hegarty, Aoibheann Garrihy, Joanna Fortune 18.03.2021

On the Tonight Show with Cara Doherty As the EMA is set to approve the continued use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, what impact has the suspension had on our rollout?   The EU suggests a “digital green certificate” for those who are vaccinated to allow them to travel - but is it too soon for talk of foreign holidays and what impact has the lack of St Patrick’s Day visitors had on the touris...

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