The Tonight Show

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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Concerns over knife crime and safety in Dublin following two separate attacks over the weekend. Is the city becoming less safe?

And pressure mounts on the Government to investigate claims that a major Irish employer is exporting products to Russia despite the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:

Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin MEP, Labour
Trina O'Connor, Criminologist
John O'Brennan, Professor of European Politics, Maynooth University
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Transfers from the eliminated Fianna Fáil candidate Cillian Keane helped Fine Gael’s Seán Kyne edge ahead of Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas in a tightly contested Galway West by-election. Simon Harris called the result a “victory for centrist politics,” but questions remain over why the right failed to benefit from transfers.

Meanwhile, the Environmental Protection Agency warns Ireland is set to fall significantly short of its 2030 emissions targets, with critics accusing the Government of sidelining climate ambition in favour of energy security.

Plus, in RTÉ, new figures show €230,000 was spent on chauffeurs since 2021, raising fresh questions about spending culture and reform within the broadcaster.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
James Geoghegan TD, Fine Gael
Michael Collins TD, Independent Ireland
John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail
Sadhbh O'Neill, Climate Journalist
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A new political chapter begins as Social Democrats and Fine Gael welcome new TDs into the 34th Dáil, following weekend by-elections that signal shifting fortunes across the parties.

Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin face scrutiny over disappointing results. Sinn Fein's results have raised questions about organisation, political direction, and the prospects for future left unity.

Plus, debate continues over the Occupied Territories Bill, with opposition claims it has been “hollowed out” in Cabinet, as protests outside Leinster House call for the Ireland vs Israel football match to be cancelled.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Catherine Ardagh TD, Fianna Fail
Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein
Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner
Harry McEvansoneya, Irish Election Projections
Senator Frances Black
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RTÉ management is accused of "creative accounting", with their top 10 list of high earners described as a "a waste of space" at the Oireachtas Media Committee.

Plus, the government is accused of "sleeveen politics" but insists the sharp spike in rents linked to tenancy rule changes will lead to increased rental supply.

And, "appalled and shocked" - the Minister for Foreign Affairs demands the "immediate release" of Irish flotilla activists after a video emerges of Israel's national security minister mocking detainees.

Guest presenter Fionnán Sheahan was joined by:

Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine Gael & Chair of Housing Committee
Eoin Ó Broin TD, Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson
Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, Sunday Times Ireland
Shane Ross, author and former Minister
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