The Tonight Show

Fuel protests are intensifying across Ireland, with blockades entering a second day and pressure mounting on Government to intervene.

Protesters insist they will not move without direct talks, as the Minister for Justice claimed that an “unelected group” is disrupting the country.

Meanwhile, tensions ease slightly in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has pulled back, with Iran agreeing to allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks as a ceasefire begins. But uncertainty remains, with Israel saying it has halted attacks on Iran while continuing strikes in Lebanon.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fáil
Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner
James Geoghegan, Agricultural contractor
Kevin McPartlan, CEO, Fuels for Ireland
Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist
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Fuel protests have caused disruption across Ireland, with convoys from multiple counties slowing key routes into Dublin amid growing anger over rising costs.

While major representative groups are not formally involved, the pressure from farmers, hauliers and contractors is clear - and questions are mounting over whether the government will be forced to act.

Could fuel rationing become a reality - and if so, who gets priority?

Meanwhile, attention shifts to the Middle East, where tensions are escalating.

Iran is under pressure to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a US-backed ceasefire deal.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael

Peadar Toibín TD, Aontú

Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror

John Dallon, Farmer and protestor

Anthony Zurcher, BBC’s North America correspondent
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Donald Trump warns the US can leave Iran “pretty quickly” and return if necessary ahead of his address tonight — but will he also withdraw from NATO?

Meanwhile, Europe faces aviation fuel disruptions from early May, with air fares expected to rise. The EU Commissioner for Energy urges remote working and reduced travel, and government guidance on conserving energy is expected in the coming weeks.

And in space news, Artemis II set for orbit, marking the first fully-crewed lunar mission since 1972.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Shane Moynihan TD, Fianna Fail
Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats
Daniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post
Leo Enright, Space Commentator & Broadcaster
Amy Tarkanian, Republican Strategist
Prof Lisa Ryan, UCD

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Time to fill up?

With the EU warning of a prolonged disruption to energy markets due to the Iran conflict, questions mount over rationing and whether the government may soon ask the public to conserve energy.

Meanwhile, a frustrated Trump criticises Western allies’ reluctance to engage in the war, even as US-Iran talks are described as “productive”

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:
Joe Neville TD, Fine Gael spokesperson on Infrastructure and Delivery
Lynn Boylan MEP, Sinn Fein
Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent
Patrick Bury, former British Army Captain and NATO analyst
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Fuel prices are beginning to ease, but for how long?

As the government signals that “targeted and temporary” supports could be revisited, questions remain over whether households are truly out of the woods.

With war-driven energy costs still feeding into inflation, the ESRI warns more pressure is on the way.

Meanwhile, confusion surrounds Donald Trump’s claims of “very good” talks with Iran - raising fresh uncertainty about where the conflict is heading.

And in Prague, thousands of Irish fans gather ahead of a crucial World Cup playoff.

Can the Boys in Green take a major step towards ending a 24-year wait?

Shane Coleman was joined by:

John Connolly TD, Fianna Fail

Duncan Smith TD, Labour

Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post

Daragh Cassidy of Bonkers.ie

Elaine Burke, Technology Journalist

Ray Houghton, Former Ireland International

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