Does Ireland need a DOGE? 

Independent Ireland propose a new Department of Efficiency, similar to the controversial U.S. model led by Elon Musk. 

Plus, a vote to grant speaking time to government-backing Independent TDs is delayed until after St Patrick's day. But what happens then? 

Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:

• Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of State
• Michael Collins TD, Independent Ireland
• Caoimhe de Barra, CEO, Trócaire
• Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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In this episode, we discuss Trump’s pause on Ukraine aid and his trade war with Canada and Mexico.

Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe joins to discuss EU defence spending and Ireland’s response to tariffs, plus expert panel reaction from Washington.

Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:

• Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for Finance
• Duncan Smith TD, Labour Party
• Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCD
• Jackie King, CEO, Ibec Global
• John Lee, Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail & Mail on Sunday

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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In this episode, we examine the urgent shortage of services for children with special needs. Plus, the political deadlock over speaking rights in the Dáil. 

Join Gavan Reilly as he discusses the issue with:

• Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine Gael
• Claire Kerrane TD, Sinn Fein
• Rebecca Meehan, parent and campaigner
• Alan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim 
• Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

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With Europe ramping up military spending and America shifting its stance, where does that leave Ireland? On The Tonight Show, we debate whether Ireland should strengthen its defence forces or stick to its long-standing neutrality.

Joining the discussion:

• Fianna Fáil MEP Billy Kelleher
• Independent TD Catherine Connolly
• Independent Senator Tom Clonan
• Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keefe (Irish Examiner)
• Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin (DCU)

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Beds in sheds – could exempting garden cabins from planning laws be a potential gamechanger? Or is it simply a kneejerk reaction to an entrenched housing crisis? 

And as Ireland prepares to attend a G20 summit for the first time, we discuss whether rapidly moving events in Ukraine might impact Irish neutrality. 

Gavan Reilly is joined in studio by:

• John Cummins TD, Minister of State for Local Government and Planning
• Conor Sheehan TD, Labour's Housing Spokesperson
• Stephen Rae, Co-Founder, AML Intelligence
• Gabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish Independent

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan joins Gavan Reilly in studio to discuss his response to recent knife crimes, his plans to improve garda recruitment numbers and increase prison spaces, and his new vision for tackling immigration. 

Also on the on the show:

• Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent, The Irish Times
• Niall Hodgins, Vice President, GRA
• Cathryn Costello, Professor of Refugee and Migration Law, UCD

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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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 Trips

Tune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

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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 properties
• What will all this mean for renters already struggling with high costs?

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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 Gael
• Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, Sinn Féin
• Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror
• Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner

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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, Independent
• Sinéad Gibney TD, Social Democrats
• Ian Kehoe, Co-founder, The Currency 
• John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail

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