The Tonight Show

The pressure is building on the government as economic uncertainty and rising costs continue to dominate the agenda.

On the show, we asked what more can be done to support households and businesses.

Plus, the political stakes are rising, with key policy choices set to shape the direction of the economy and the government’s response.

Shane Coleman is joined by:

Alan Dillon TD, Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Fein

Martina Lawless, Director, ESRI

Lorcan Roche Kelly, Business Editor, Irish Farmers Journal

Ann-Marie Keegan, Virgin Media Sports Reporter
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Ireland faces a triple energy challenge — the Government plans an “appropriate intervention” to tackle rising fuel costs, oil prices spike after gas field attacks in Iran and Qatar, and debate grows over whether to buy US liquified natural gas to keep American tech firms satisfied.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Martin Daly TD, Fianna Fáil
Richard Boyd Barrett TD, People Before Profit-Solidarity
Dr. Emma Howard, Lecturer in Economics TU Dublin
Larry Donnelly, Lawyer and Political Columnist
Richard Chambers, News Correspondent, Virgin Media News
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The International Energy Agency has agreed the largest release of oil reserves in history, while the EU is considering measures to subsidise gas prices. Yet oil continues to climb as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and Tehran threatens prices of up to $200 a barrel while targeting tankers. So how bad could the economic fallout become - and should the government cut energy taxes and suspend the carbon tax to protect Irish consumers?

Plus, as the Taoiseach prepares to travel to Washington, reports suggest he is bringing a promise of $6.1 billion in investment to the Oval Office. But with tensions escalating globally, could Ireland’s foreign direct investment advantage face new risks?

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fail
Sorca Clarke TD, Sinn Féin
Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCD
Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Irish Independent
Sean Bell, Military Analyst

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The panel discussed rising energy costs and calls for government intervention as concerns grow over fuel affordability.

The panel also examined the escalating Iran war and the potential consequences for global oil supply and the wider economy.

We also looked at the political implications at home, including whether President Connolly’s criticism of the conflict could add pressure on the Taoiseach ahead of his upcoming visit to the White House.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Louise Burne - Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner
James Geoghegan - Fine Gael TD
Michael Fitzmaurice - Independent Ireland TD
Dr. Oliver Browne - Lecturer in Accounting, University College Cork
Ger Hyland - President, Irish Road Haulage Association
Katy Balls, Washington Editor, The Times
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A first flight brings hope for Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, but questions remain on how quickly everyone will return.

Plus, rising oil and fuel costs, cost-of-living pressures, and the potential impact on inflation and food prices.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Albert Dolan TD, Fianna Fáil
Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin
Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times Ireland
Hannah Murphy, Reporter Virgin Media News at Dublin Airport
Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin
Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist

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