The Tonight Show
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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.
Episodes
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Apr 29, 2021 • 46min
29th April - Guests: Paschal Donohoe TD, Timmy Dooley, Louise O'Reilly, Simeone George, Fionnan Sheahan, Alison O'Connor and Michael O'Donovan
On the day the Government announced the plan for the easing of restrictions, Matt is joined by Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe to discuss the announcement. Later on Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the announcement and what lies ahead in the fight against COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2021 • 46min
27th April - Guests: Hildegarde Naughton TD, Paul Murphy TD, Danny McCoy, Prof Liam Fanning, Prof Jack Lambert, Sinead Ryan, Maria Walsh MEP
Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the resignation of former Minister for Housing Eoghan Murphy, the latest on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, and the next announcement regarding the easing of restrictions. Later on, Ciara hears from Maria Walsh MEP on her suffering with long COVID while Sinead Ryan gives us an update on the closure of one of Ireland's oldest travel agents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2021 • 46min
26th April - Guests: Jack Chambers TD, David Cullinane TD, Paul Cullen, Enda Brady, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Sean Healy
Ciara is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the Covid-19 situation, the potential return to sports over the summer, and the increasing risk of poverty in the regions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2021 • 46min
23rd April - Guests: Paul Moynagh, Nic Gammon, Lisa Chambers, Peadar Toibin TD, Eoghan Corry, Éanna Ní Lamhna.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the delays surrounding the Johnson and Johnson vaccine issue, the potential for foreign travel this summer and the impacts of the climate action bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2021 • 46min
April 21st - Dr Krysia Lynch, Niamh Smyth TD, Ian O’Doherty, Clíona Saidlear, Meghann Scully
Ciara is joined in studio to discuss pregnancy in the pandemic, the verdict of the George Floyd murder trial, the future of the Irish traditional pub and the rise of women's images being stolen online for malicious fake profiles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2021 • 46min
20th April - Ged Nash TD, Neasa Hourigan TD, Prof Jack Lambert, Karl Deeter, Dr Caroline West, Dr Aisling Loy, Kate Gleeson, Tommy Martin
Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss changes to the vaccine rollout, the property market, and dating as society reopens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 15, 2021 • 46min
April 15th - Guests: Jim O'Callaghan TD, Kingston Mills, Mark Paul, Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Maighread Barron, Illona Duffy GP.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, and later on we discuss the impact of the pandemic on rural Ireland and farming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2021 • 46min
13th April - Minister Roderic O'Gorman, Dr Colman Noctor, Holly Cairns TD, Emer Higgins TD, Paul Kelly, Dr Nina Byrnes
Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout, the impact on children during the pandemic, and tourism industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2021 • 46min
April 12th - Dr Gabriel Scally, Vicky Phelan, Paul McAuliffe TD, Richard Boyd Barrett TD, Daniel McConnell
Ciara is joined in studio to discuss the lifting of restrictions, NIAC's decision to rule out the use of the AZ vaccine for the under 60's, mandatory quarantining and Vicky Phelan updates us on her treatment in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2021 • 46min
Thursday April 8th - Guests: Colum Eastwood MP, Damien English TD, Louise O'Reilly TD, Paul Moynagh, Jim Wells, Paul Colgan.
Matt is joined by guests from across the political spectrum to discuss the further unrest in Northern Ireland. Later on we discuss the latest on the vaccine rollout in Ireland and what the economy will look like post COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
