Wednesday 17 September - Rising Costs & Rising Threats
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: The Dáil returns with the budget now firmly in sight, and opposition TDs are hitting out over the removal of energy credits amid spiralling costs. Meanwhile, the Ceann Comhairle is calling for a cross-party legislative response to growing threats against politicians, including attacks on the Tánaiste’s family. We unpack what measures might be proposed and what this means for both politics and public confidence.Plus, Donald Trump's UK state visit.🏛️ Niall Collins TD, Minister of State, Department of Justice🏛️ Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson📰 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 16 September - Blackface, Ballots & The Bombardment of Gaza
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns faces a tough return to the office after photos emerged of deputy Eoin Hayes in blackface at a Halloween party 16 years ago. Meanwhile, independent presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan secures the green light in Tipperary thanks to a rogue Fine Gael councillor. Plus, the UN releases a devastating report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza🏛️ Paula Butterly TD, Fine Gael🏛️ Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats📰 John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 10 September - Political Intimidation, Presidential Picks & UK/Ireland Relations
On this episode of The Tonight Show, we tackle recent threats to Tánaiste Simon Harris’ family and ask how political intimidation can be de-escalated. We also explore Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil’s moves on presidential nominations, and hear from the outgoing British Ambassador on UK/Ireland relations. Guests include TDs Neale Richmond and Peadar Tóibín, and Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor of the Irish Independent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tuesday 09 September - Presidential Picks & Budget Battles
Fianna Fáil has chosen former Dublin manager Jim Gavin as its presidential candidate — but with divisions in the party and Sinn Féin yet to make their move, will Catherine Connolly emerge as the left’s choice or could a late twist change the race for the Áras?At the same time, food and fuel costs continue to spiral as the government confirms the upcoming Budget will drop one-off cost-of-living measures. Will targeted supports be enough, or are households being left behind?Fianna Fáil TD Shane Moynihan, Sinn Féin TD Rose Conway-Walsh, and Virgin Media Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly join the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Wednesday 3 September - The Tricolour Debate: Raised, Removed or Reclaimed?
On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: We discuss domestic crime issues in the New Garda Commissioner’s first week and hear from an Independent presidential hopeful who has pledged to “make crime illegal.”Plus, we look at the debate over the Irish tricolour being used by anti-immigration campaigners – should it be raised, removed, or reclaimed?Also, with the Gardaí now able to access evidence from Enchrochat, can organised crime finally be held to account? 📰 Nicola Tallant, Investigations Editor, Sunday World 🏛️ Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael 🏛️ Gary Gannon TD, Social Democrats 🔴 Nick Delehanty, Independent Presidential Hopeful Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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