Wednesday 26 November - Tougher Immigration Rules & a Fiscal Warning: Is the Government Listening?
The Cabinet approves tougher asylum and citizenship rules, while Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan promises more changes ahead.At the same time, Ireland’s fiscal watchdog warns the Government to save more and stop “budgeting like there’s no tomorrow.”Debating the impact: Niall Collins, Gary Gannon, Naomi O’Leary, and Seamus Coffey.Big decisions. Big consequences — on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 25 November - One Year After the Election: Big Promises, Bigger Bills
IOn this episode, the cost of living surges back into focus as the price of home heating oil jumps by €80 in a single month, bringing the average cost of a 1,000-litre fill to around €980 — more than €200 higher than across the border. Fionnán Sheahan is joined by first-time TDs Catherine Callaghan (Fine Gael), Louis O’Hara (Sinn Féin), and Eoghan Kenny (Labour) to debate the pressure on households and what solutions are actually on the table.As the show marks one year since the general election, our panel reflects on what has — and hasn’t — been achieved, and the realities of delivering on political promises from inside the Dáil.Later, with Ukraine backing a US-supported peace plan and Russia signalling it may walk away, we assess whether a historic breakthrough is within reach. We go live to Washington for the latest with correspondent Toni Waterman.A year of political promises, surging household costs, and shifting geopolitics — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 19 November - Asylum Policy Pressure & The Ivan Yates Grilling
Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan says Ireland must be “nimble” in responding to major shifts in British asylum policy after tough new reforms were announced by UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. To debate the implications, Fianna Fáil Senator Lorraine Clifford-Lee, Independent Ireland TD Ken O’Flynn, and immigration lawyer Cathal Malone join the programme.Later, Ivan Yates appears alone before the Oireachtas Media Committee following controversy over his media training for Fianna Fáil presidential candidate Jim Gavin. With Coimisiún na Meán and Newstalk now reviewing the matter, what does this mean for media transparency and future podcast regulation?Featuring reaction from Labour TD Alan Kelly, and analysis from John Masterson of Purcell Masterson PR.Policy tensions, media scrutiny, and questions of transparency — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 12 November - Can This National Housing Plan Deliver?
“Hang in there.” That’s the message from Housing Minister James Browne, who says the upcoming National Housing Plan will mark “a real shift” in solving Ireland’s housing crisis. But can the government really deliver the radical change needed to get homes built and prices down?Debating the challenge: Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe, People Before Profit–Solidarity TD Richard Boyd Barrett, and Eimer McAuley, News Correspondent with The Journal.Later, as Fianna Fáil avoids any discussion of the botched Jim Gavin presidential campaign at tonight’s parliamentary party meeting, attention turns to what’s next for the government — and the political stakes of the new plan. John Lee, Executive Editor at the Irish Daily Mail, brings the latest analysis.Promises, pressure, and a plan to fix housing — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 11 November 2025 - Catherine Connolly: Unpacking Her Vision For Ireland
Catherine Connolly has been sworn in as Ireland’s tenth President — pledging to be “a unifying president, a steady hand, but also a catalyst for change.” In her inauguration speech, she outlined a vision for a new republic built on equality, inclusion, and neutrality.With the left now holding the highest office in the land, can Ireland’s progressive parties find common ground, and speak with one voice?Joining the debate: Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton, Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell, Social Democrats TD Cian O’Callaghan, and Naomi O’Leary, The Irish Times Europe Correspondent.A new era, a new president — all on The Tonight Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.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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