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.
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Apr 7, 2021 • 48min
Wednesday April 7th - Guests: Neale Richmond TD, Brid Smith TD, John Boyle, Neil McDonnell, Cliona Ni Cheallaigh, Allison Morris, Diarmaid Ferriter.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the EMA decision on the Astra Zeneca vaccine, the latest on the rollout here and we also discuss the recent unrest in Northern Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2021 • 46min
Tuesday 6th April – Alan Kelly TD, Anne Rabbitte TD, Prof Luke O’Neill, Kate O’Connell, Prof Mary Horgan, Kieran Christie
Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the vaccine rollout, ASTI calls for vaccines for teachers and hope coming into the summer months Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 1, 2021 • 46min
31st March - Guests: Jack Chambers TD, Pearse Doherty TD, Norah Casey, Kingston Mills, Noel Anderson, Jen Hogan.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest change to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, the plan for re-opening the country, and the need for children to return to sports as soon as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2021 • 46min
30th March - Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh, Philly McMahon, Ann Piggott, Alison O’Connor, Minister Michael McGrath, Peadar Tóibín TD, Jennifer Whitmore TD, Gavan Reilly
Ciara Doherty and guests discuss the latest Government announcement outlining the roadmap for lifting restrictions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 30, 2021 • 46min
29th March - Peter Burke TD, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin TD, Lisa Eccles, Danny McCoy, Nicole Gernon, Craig Hughes, Stella O’Malley, Pete Lunn
Ciara Doherty is joined in studio to discuss the Beacon Hospital scandal and expectations ahead of tomorrow’s Government announcement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 26, 2021 • 46min
25th March - Guests: Thomas Byrne TD, Roisin Shortall TD, Shona Murray, Kieran McQuinn, Eamon Dunphy, Jack Lambert, Aoife Moore.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the latest on the EU row over vaccine exports, the current COVID-19 situation in Ireland, and we also hear from Eamon Dunphy ahead of the Finding Jack Charlton documentary which tells the story of the footballing legends battle with dementia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2021 • 46min
23rd March - Jennifer Carroll McNeill TD, Paul Murphy TD, Padraig Cribben, Noel Cunningham, Brendan O'Connor, Ciara Phelan
Ciara is joined in studio to discuss the latest on mandatory quarantine hotels, the reopening of the pub and hotel industry, and the representation of women in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2021 • 46min
March 18th- Darren McCaffrey, Gerald Barry, Minister Josepha Madigan, Dr Knut Moe, Nóirín Hegarty, Aoibheann Garrihy, Joanna Fortune
On the Tonight Show with Cara DohertyAs the EMA is set to approve the continued use of the AstraZeneca vaccine, what impact has the suspension had on our rollout? The EU suggests a “digital green certificate” for those who are vaccinated to allow them to travel - but is it too soon for talk of foreign holidays and what impact has the lack of St Patrick’s Day visitors had on the tourism industry? And are our restrictions too focussed on the family, leaving young adults and those living alone feeling left behind? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 17, 2021 • 46min
16th March - Mary Lou McDonald TD, Jack Chambers TD, Sarah O’Connor, Ewan MacKenna, Pat Leahy, Lord Mayor Hazel Chu, Gina London
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald joins us live in studio to discuss the latest political and COVID-19 developments.Protests planned for St Patrick's Day as 2,500 gardaí set to be deployed but how will the Gardaí police the streets?And later, Virtual St Patrick's Day celebrations at home and abroad this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 15, 2021 • 46min
March 15th - Guests: Simon Harris TD, David Cullinane TD, Timmy Dooley, Illona Duffy, Prof Bill Tormey, Patricia Callan, Liam Doran.
Claire Brock is joined by guests to discuss the delays to the rollout of the vaccine after the suspension of the AstraZeneca jab, the investigation into Leo Varadkar's leak and the impact of alcohol on the pandemic.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
