Wednesday 07 May - Eurovision Politics, Housing Tsar Chaos & Camogie Skorts Rows
As the Eurovision Song Contest nears, RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst calls for a rethink on Israel’s participation, citing the war in Gaza. We’re joined by Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne and Irish Independent political correspondent Gabija Gataveckaite, alongside former Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan.Also tonight – the government scrambles to find a new housing tsar after Brendan McDonagh steps away, and the Uisce Éireann funding row resurfaces. Ian Lawlor of Roundtower Capital weighs in.Plus – Cork and Waterford camogie teams make a stand on their right to wear shorts in Saturday’s Munster Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 06 May 2025 - Limerick’s Mayor, Housing Gridlock & A New Pope
Host Gavan Reilly is joined by John Moran, Limerick’s first elected mayor, to reflect on his first year in office and his big housing plans.Then, political tensions rise over claims of phantom funding for Uisce Éireann — is Ireland’s housing supply being held back by infrastructure limits?Plus, live to the Vatican as cardinals prepare to elect the next Pope.Guests:🏛️ John Moran, Mayor of Limerick🏛️ Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael🏛️ Conor Sheehan TD, Labour Housing Spokesperson📰 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror🌍 Richard Chambers, News Correspondent, live from Vatican City#TonightVMTV #HousingCrisis #IrishPolitics #VaticanConclave #LimerickMayor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 30 April - Trump's First 100 Days: What Can We Expect Next?
In this episode of The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:The first chapter of Trump’s second term brought executive orders, falling approval ratings and economic turbulence. Yet the US President still holds firm control at home and abroad — and remains revered by his base. So what should Ireland and the world expect next?Guests:Katty Kay, BBC US Special Correspondent & Host of The Rest is Politics USMark Little, Journalist and Tech Entrepreneur Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist, Sunday Times (Ireland)Hannah McCarthy, Middle East-based Journalist Cal Thomas, Syndicated ColumnistCaro Kinsella, Irish US-based Immigration Lawyer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 29 April - New 'housing tsar', Kneecap facing backlash and falling tourism figures
In this episode of The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:🚨 Ireland's new housing 'tsar' - Government's latest proposal to tackle Ireland's housing crisis. 🚨 Kneecap under fire - UK politicians target the Northern Irish rap group over comments made about Tory MPs.🚨 Falling tourism numbers - CSO data shows a sharp drop in those visiting Ireland, however, industry representatives are disputing the figures. Guests:Martin Daly TD, Fianna FailMairéad Farrell, Sinn FéinSarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mirror Mark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish TimesEoghan O’Mara Walsh, CEO, Irish Tourism Industry Federation #TheTonightShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 23 April - Ireland’s Wealth Divide, Lost Promises & Aid in Crisis – Who’s Paying the Price?
In this episode of The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:🚨 From Malahide to Skibbereen — new figures expose Ireland’s hidden wealth divide. Are rural communities being left behind?🚨 Plus — the referendum that never was. What happened to Fine Gael’s pledge to give Irish citizens abroad a vote in presidential elections?🚨 And with Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts shaking global aid efforts, is Ireland doing enough to protect development funding?Guests: Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for Diaspora and Aid Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Independent Ireland Dr Karina Doorley, Associate Research Professor, ESRI#TheTonightShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A unique take on the big stories of the day with Claire Brock & Ciara Doherty plus a panel of guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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