The Tonight Show

During his visit to the White House for the annual St. Patrick’s Day event, Taoiseach Micheál Martin hoped to highlight key issues for Ireland. But with Donald Trump in the spotlight, the conversation turned to pharma companies in Ireland and EU trade tensions. Did the Taoiseach manage to get Ireland’s concerns across? Our panel — featuring Harry Browne, Ian O'Doherty, Ben Scallan, Fine Gael MEP M...

Calls to overhaul Ireland’s bail system grow louder as repeat offenders are linked to over 40,000 crimes. Is stricter policy or improved rehabilitation the answer? Plus, with Irish prisons operating at 113% capacity, is building more cells the solution? Our panel of experts weighs in. And we are Live from Washington ahead of the Taoiseach’s crucial White House visit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

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 State Michael Coll...

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 Finance Duncan Smith TD, Labour Party Aidan Regan, Professor of Po...

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 Gael Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein Rebecca Meehan, parent and campaigner Alan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim  Niamh Griffin, Health Correspond...

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 Kelleher Independent TD Catherine Connolly Independent Senator Tom Clonan Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keefe ( Irish Ex...

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, Minister of State...

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 Times Niall Hodgins, Vice President, GRA Cathryn Costello, Professor of R...

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 Trips Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 properties What will all this mean for renters already str...

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 Gael Pádraig Mac Lochlainn...

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 the EU and what...

On this episode of The Tonight Show: -Outrage grows as 130,000+ still without power, water, or phone service after #StormÉowyn. -Just six women appointed as Ministers of State—raising questions about representation. - Another eye-watering OPW spend: nearly €500,000 on a wall around the Workplace Relations Commission. Join the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Tonight Show , Gavan Reilly and the panel discuss: 🚨 Ireland's response to Storm Éowyn as thousands remain without power 🚨 The EU’s future relationship with social media platforms 🚨 The DeepSeek AI app shaking US tech stocks #TonightVMTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As one storm brews off the Atlantic, another explodes within the Dáil chamber. Dail business is suspended without a Taoiseach elected, following a vicious spat over speaker rights. Also on the show, Status Red warnings for the entire nation, as “potentially historic” Storm Éowyn approaches.  Gavan Reilly speaks to: Catherine Callaghan TD, Fine Gael  Albert Dolan TD, Fianna Fáil&nbsp...

The second coming of Trump's America First. Plus, free speech versus hate-speech online, and new plans for policing buses and trains.  Gavan Reilly speaks to: Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCD   Catherine Sanz, Legal Correspondent, Business Post   Stephen Rae, Strategic Risk Advisor  Maria Walsh MEP, Fine Gael Jennifer Ewing, Republicans Overseas Tom O’...

Gavan Reilly speaks to Niall Collins TD, Matt Carthy TD, Louise Burne, Fionnán Sheahan, Dr. Emma Howard and Sarah Coates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Reilly speaks to Dr. Susan Leavy, Marie Loft, Adrian Weckler, Daniel Murray, Declan Ganley and Gabija Gataveckaite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Reilly speaks to Barry Andrews MEP, Liz Carolan, Elaine Burke, Ben Scallan, Mark Paul and Alan O'Reilly Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Reilly speaks to Minister Malcolm Noonan, Timmy Dooley TD, Francie Gorman, Professor John Sweeney, Sarah McGuinness, Jerry O'Sullivan, Damien Tiernan, David Raleigh, Sinéad Hubble and Stephen McDermott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Reilly speaks to Fionnán Sheahan, Sinéad Ryan, Gráinne Ní Aodha, Larry Donnelly and Hannah McCarthy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Reilly speaks to Harry McGee, Scott Lucas, Lisa O'Carroll, Jacob Woolf, Lazar Berman, Ofri Ilany and Dan Mulhall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Lee speaks with Fianna Fail's Thomas Byrne, Sinn Féin's Martin Kenny, St Vincent De Paul's Louise Bayliss and Newstalk Political Reporter Sean Defoe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Lee speaks to An Taoiseach Simon Harris, Niall Collins TD, Matt Carthy TD and Sarah Carey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gavan Reilly speaks to Nora Owen, Louis O'Hara TD, Conor Sheehan TD, Mick Clifford, Sarah McGuinness and Lisa Louis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.