Wednesday 16 April - Soaring House Prices, Climate Costs & Stalled Wage Hikes
On this episode of #TonightVMTV – House prices have surged to nearly 20% above their 2007 pre-crash peak, fuelling affordability fears.Meanwhile, the Government’s climate plan is under fire for falling short of key targets — but who should pick up the "tab"? Plus, with plans to increase the minimum wage now paused, questions remain over whether low-paid workers will once again bear the brunt of global economic instability.Joining Kieran Cuddihy on the panel:Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna FáilPaul Murphy TD, People Before Profit - SolidarityDaniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 15 April - Public v Private Sector & The Rising Cost of Unification
On this episode of #TonightVMTV – The Government is set to shelve minimum wage plans and other worker benefits like extra paid sick leave, as it aims to shield the economy from a possible economic storm. We ask is there a divide emerging again in the treatment of private and public sector workers? We look at the cost of a United Ireland with a new survey showing a growing difference in living standards north and south of the border. Plus rise of the machines, we investigate the growing AI creep across your data and privacy and ask are the robots also coming for your job?Joining Kieran Cuddihy on the panel:Colm Brophy TD, Minister of StatePeadar Tóibin, TD, Leader AontúMick Clifford, Special Correspondent Irish ExaminerElaine Burke, For Tech's Sake Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 9 April - Trade War Fallout, Trump’s First 80 Days, and the Airbnb Backlash
On this episode of #TonightVMTV – As the global trade war heats up, we speak to Tánaiste Simon Harris following his tense meeting with Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary in Washington. With the EU hitting back with counter-tariffs, what’s at stake for Irish jobs, wages, and pensions as recession fears grow?We get live reaction from Brussels and assess Trump’s turbulent first 80 days in office.Plus, Kerry councillors push back against new government restrictions on Airbnb lettings in small rural towns – is it a necessary clampdown or an overreach? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 8 April: EU Counter-Tariffs, Recession Fears, and the Streaming Levy Debate
In this episode of #TonightVMTV we dive into the escalating international trade war as the EU strikes back with counter-tariffs — how will this impact Irish exporters? We speak to a major whiskey producer and discuss the political and economic fallout with our expert panel.As the government reluctantly mentions the "R-word" for the first time, is Ireland ready for a potential recession, and what’s the emergency plan to handle an economic downturn?We also explore the rising cost of coffee and ask: how much are you willing to pay for your daily caffeine fix? Plus, should the big TV streaming platforms pay the 'Netflix Levy' to support the production of more home-grown content?Join Timmy Dooley TD, Sinead Gibney TD, John Lee, Liz Carolan, Mary Sadlier, Craig Brady, and Larry Bass for an in-depth discussion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trump's tariff war has begun.President Trump unveils sweeping tariffs targeting the world’s economies, and the fallout is set to impact trade relations. But, what will it mean for Ireland?Gavan Reilly, Political Correspondent, will have live updates and analysis from Leinster House.Joining Kieran Cuddihy to discuss is:Seamus Coffey, Chair of the Irish Fiscal Advisory CouncilDan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European Affairs Martina Lawless, Research Professor, ERSIMatt A. Mayer, US Conservative Commentator 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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