

The Tonight Show
Virgin Media Originals
A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world.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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Feb 12, 2025 • 46min
Wednesday 12 February - Housing Showdown, Arts Council Blunder, and Paddy’s Day Politics
In this episode, our host Gavan Reilly is joined by Seamus McGrath, Rory Hearne, Claire Scott, and Dan O'Brien, as they unpack these hot-button issues:🚨 Dáil Housing Debate🚨 Arts Council's €7m IT Project🚨 Ministerial St. Patrick's Day TripsTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11, 2025 • 46min
Tuesday 11 February - Taoiseach's housing shift: What’s next for renters?
Gavan Reilly is joined by Paul Mitchell, Fiona Cormican, Michael Byrne, Olivia Kelly and Michael O'Flynn to discuss Ireland's Housing Crisis. With housing targets missed, the Taoiseach prioritises private investors and considers a rent cap reviews. The panel discusses: Missed housing targets Shifting government policies Vacant and derelict propertiesWhat will all this mean for renters already struggling with high costs? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2025 • 46min
Wednesday 5 February - Housing Targets: Misleading or Misjudged? & Trump's Gaza Gambit
On this episode of The Tonight Show:Was the electorate mislead over housing targets, or did the government really believe it would hit 40,000 completions after the election? Plus, was Donald Trump just spitballing about ethnic cleansing in Gaza?And is now really the time to enact the Occupied Territories bill? Gavan Reilly speaks to:Neale Richmond TD, Fine GaelPádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, Sinn FéinLouise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish MirrorMick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 4, 2025 • 46min
Tuesday 4 February 2025 - Coalition cracks and Trump's trade war
On this episode of The Tonight Show:The Government accepts defeat over speaking time row, following the Ceann Comhairle's ruling. But is the coalition now weakened, with some in the regional group now saying they will only vote for government on a case-by-case basis? Plus, Trump gets his first trade war after he imposes tariffs on Chinese goods. But how soon will he come for the EU and what might this mean for Ireland? And plans to force public servants to spend more days back into the office are put on hold, but is remote working now under threat? Gavan Reilly speaks to:Michael Healy-Rae TD, IndependentSinéad Gibney TD, Social DemocratsIan Kehoe, Co-founder, The Currency John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2025 • 46min
Tuesday 29th January 2025 - Outrage Over Storm Éowyn Mounts, Cabinet Representation Row & €500K OPW Wall
On this episode of The Tonight Show:-Outrage grows as 130,000+ still without power, water, or phone service after #StormÉowyn.-Just six women appointed as Ministers of State—raising questions about representation.- Another eye-watering OPW spend: nearly €500,000 on a wall around the Workplace Relations Commission.Join the debate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2025 • 46min
Tuesday 28th January 2025 - Ireland's Storm Éowyn Response & DeepSeek's AI Impact
On The Tonight Show, Gavan Reilly and the panel discuss:🚨 Ireland's response to Storm Éowyn as thousands remain without power🚨 The EU’s future relationship with social media platforms🚨 The DeepSeek AI app shaking US tech stocks#TonightVMTV Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 47min
Wednesday 22 January 2025 - Dáil disorder and Storm Éowyn approaches
As one storm brews off the Atlantic, another explodes within the Dáil chamber. Dail business is suspended without a Taoiseach elected, following a vicious spat over speaker rights.Also on the show, Status Red warnings for the entire nation, as “potentially historic” Storm Éowyn approaches. Gavan Reilly speaks to: Catherine Callaghan TD, Fine Gael Albert Dolan TD, Fianna Fáil Conor McGuinness TD, Sinn Féin George Lawlor TD, LabourCónal Thomas, Political Correspondent, Business PostAlan O'Reilly, @CarlowWeather Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2025 • 46min
Tuesday 21 January 2025 - Trump’s Return, Musk’s Salute & Irish Justice Reforms
The second coming of Trump's America First. Plus, free speech versus hate-speech online, and new plans for policing buses and trains. Gavan Reilly speaks to: Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCD Catherine Sanz, Legal Correspondent, Business Post Stephen Rae, Strategic Risk Advisor Maria Walsh MEP, Fine GaelJennifer Ewing, Republicans Overseas Tom O’Connor, Assistant General Secretary of the NBRU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2025 • 46min
Wednesday 15th January 2025 - The programme for Government is published, and Hamas and Israel agree a deal to halt fighting in Gaza.
Gavan Reilly speaks to Niall Collins TD, Matt Carthy TD, Louise Burne, Fionnán Sheahan, Dr. Emma Howard and Sarah Coates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14, 2025 • 46min
Tuesday 14th January 2025 - The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence, and the deal struck between Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil and the Regional Independents.
Gavan Reilly speaks to Dr. Susan Leavy, Marie Loft, Adrian Weckler, Daniel Murray, Declan Ganley and Gabija Gataveckaite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


