The Tonight Show

Tapped out by rising bills - publicans call time on rising costs and wage inflation as they outline budget asks while citing mass closures over the last decade. But as another report highlights the harms that alcohol brings, is it last chance saloon for the rural pub?

Plus, carrying the costs - hauliers call for temporary supports to remain, along with further tax reductions, despite the potential for a US-Iran deal to drive down fuel prices.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:

Peter “Chap” Cleere TD, Fianna Fáil
Rose Conway-Walsh TD, Sinn Féin
Alison O’Connor, Columnist, The Sunday Times
Michael O'Donovan, President, Vintners' Federation of Ireland
Ger Hyland, Irish Road Hauliers Association
Ciaran Nugent - Nevin Economic Research Institute

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Short-term lettings register brought to Cabinet after delays — but will local authorities have the resources to enforce the new rules?

Minister claims thousands of homes will come “very quickly” as developers warn of a structural housing crisis and major barriers to supply

Plus, G7 focus returns to Ukraine as tensions rise after a Russian warship incident in the English Channel

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
John Cummins TD, Minister of State, Department of Housing
Conor Sheahan TD, Labour Party Spokesperson on Housing,
Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror
Kevin Timoney Chief Economist at Davy
Ross Cullen, Paris Bureau Chief, FSN
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Stephen Ogilvie’s family have said “unrest is not welcome” following recent violence in Belfast, as concerns grow over whether online rhetoric could fuel further disorder.

Meanwhile, independent broadcasters are reacting to a proposed 39% increase in levies, warning it could threaten the sector’s viability.

Plus, Ken Early joins us from Mexico City as we look ahead to the World Cup.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Senator Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael
Edel McGinley, Executive Director, Hope and Courage Collective
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times
Sammy Wilson MP, DUP
Eamonn McCann, Activist & Journalist
John Purcell, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Ken Early, Journalist
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Belfast Braces: Police and Stormont leaders appeal for calm after a knife attack left a man seriously injured.

With tensions rising and protests underway, will demonstrations spill into disorder?

Plus, the panel discuss the Ireland vs Israel fixtures.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State
Sinéad Gibney TD, Social Democrats
Mary Regan, Political Editor, The Irish Independent
Kurtis Reid, Reporter, Belfast Telegraph
Matthew O'Toole MLA, SDLP
Amanda Ferguson, Journalist
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The Government unveils a new plan for Special Needs Assistants as thousands of children continue to face delays in disability assessments.

Will a new EV scrappage scheme make electric cars more affordable?

And is Nigel Farage seeking political advantage from a tragic death amid growing unrest in Britain?

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:

Paul McAuliffe TD, Fianna Fáil
David Cullinane, Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson
Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent, Irish Examiner
Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor, Sunday Independent
Mark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish Times
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