The Tonight Show

The fallout from the GAA integration row, tougher proposed citizenship rules and the political debate around Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland are among the issues discussed.

Shane Coleman was joined by:

Aisling Maher, Co-Chair of the National Executive Committee for the Gaelic Players Association
Cora Staunton, former Mayo Footballer and Broadcaster
Shane Moynihan TD, Fianna Fail
Gary Gannon TD, Social Democrats
Peadar Toibín TD, Aontú
Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror
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Coalition divisions over a potential stamp duty cut for first-time buyers, tax reform and whether a second tier of Child Benefit could help tackle child poverty are among the issues discussed.

Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:

John Clendennen TD, Fine Gael
Rose Conway Walsh TD, Sinn Fein
Mary Regan, Political Editor, The Irish Independent
Dr. Emma Howard, Senior Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin
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European Defence Ministers meet in Ireland as questions grow over the country’s limited defence capabilities and reliance on its nearest neighbour for security. With closer NATO ties also under discussion, how much pressure is Irish neutrality under?

Plus, as cost-of-living pressures mount, how long can Government continue deferring carbon taxes and reversing excise cuts to shield households from rising prices?

Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State
Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Sinn Fein
Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief, Bloomberg
Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent
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Tributes continue following the death of Glen Hansard. Friends and colleagues reflect on the life and legacy of the Oscar-winning musician and frontman of The Frames, described by Bono as the "Voice of the streets".
Plus, our final political panel of the season debates the deepening legal aid dispute, an under-subscribed fuel support scheme despite months of protests, and looks back on a turbulent 18 months of Donald Trump's second term ahead of the US midterms.
Shane Coleman is joined by Victoria Mary Clarke, Niall Stanage, Paula Butterly, Michael Fitzmaurice and Kevin Doyle.

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Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet again at the White House — has their turbulent relationship finally thawed?
As wildfires rage across France and Spain, and firefighters battle blazes in Munster, is Ireland prepared for more extreme fire seasons?
Plus, the All-Ireland celebrations continue in Ballyhaunis.
Shane Coleman is joined by Robert Troy, Patricia Stephenson, Larry Donnelly, Naomi O’Leary and John Gibbons.
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