The Tonight Show

Stephen Ogilvie’s family have said “unrest is not welcome” following recent violence in Belfast, as concerns grow over whether online rhetoric could fuel further disorder.

Meanwhile, independent broadcasters are reacting to a proposed 39% increase in levies, warning it could threaten the sector’s viability.

Plus, Ken Early joins us from Mexico City as we look ahead to the World Cup.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Senator Garret Ahearn, Fine Gael
Edel McGinley, Executive Director, Hope and Courage Collective
Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times
Sammy Wilson MP, DUP
Eamonn McCann, Activist & Journalist
John Purcell, Chairman of the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland
Ken Early, Journalist
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Belfast Braces: Police and Stormont leaders appeal for calm after a knife attack left a man seriously injured.

With tensions rising and protests underway, will demonstrations spill into disorder?

Plus, the panel discuss the Ireland vs Israel fixtures.

Guest Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by:
Charlie McConalogue, Minister of State
Sinéad Gibney TD, Social Democrats
Mary Regan, Political Editor, The Irish Independent
Kurtis Reid, Reporter, Belfast Telegraph
Matthew O'Toole MLA, SDLP
Amanda Ferguson, Journalist
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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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