The Tonight Show

The planned public sector strike has been averted, but the cost-of-living crisis continues as inflation reaches a three-year high. With rising energy prices adding to the pressure, is the new pay deal sustainable and affordable?

Plus, Ireland is at the centre of a major international security operation as global leaders arrive for the European Political Community summit.

US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff are also due in Dublin for crucial talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on security guarantees and ending the war in Ukraine.

Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Ryan O'Meara TD, Fianna Fáil
Aidan Farrelly TD, Social Democrats
Paul Lawless TD, Aontú
Alison O'Connor, Journalist
Dr. Emma Howard, Senior Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin
Brian Honan, Founder of BH Consulting and Former Special Advisor to Europol’s European Cybercrime Centre
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Last-ditch talks continue as unions and the Government attempt to reach a public sector pay deal ahead of Thursday’s planned strike. What is on the table, and what is the Government seeking in return?

Plus, a major policing and security operation is under way ahead of key EU meetings in Dublin.

And, is Simon Harris’s proposal to penalise the long-term unemployed an attempt to connect with his political base, or is it punching down?

Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Joe Neville TD, Fine Gael
Louise O'Reilly TD, Sinn Féin
Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner
Dan O’Brien, Economist
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Shane Coleman has the latest reaction from Texas where Virgin Media New Correspondent has been speaking to voters.

While the latest RTÉ controversy comes in relation to its new daily sports podcast with Ger Gilroy.
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Minister of State Neale Richmond and Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoighaire are in studio. While Virgin Media News Correspondent Richard Chambers is in Texas for the latest on the US midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The panel discussed Sinn Féin's citizenship reform proposals and the Government's approach to immigration.

Dublin-based comedian Jaishree Malik shared her experience of receiving a deportation order and raised questions about Ireland's immigration system.

Plus, Niall Stanage joined us from Washington to discuss the latest polling and key battlegrounds ahead of the US midterm elections.

Shane Coleman was joined by:

Senator Dee Ryan, Fianna Fail
Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Fein
Gráinne Ní Aodha, News reporter, Irish Examiner
Jaishree Malik, Comedian
Niall Stanage, Associate Editor of The Hill in Washington
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