The Tonight Show

The International Energy Agency has agreed the largest release of oil reserves in history, while the EU is considering measures to subsidise gas prices. Yet oil continues to climb as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked and Tehran threatens prices of up to $200 a barrel while targeting tankers. So how bad could the economic fallout become - and should the government cut energy taxes and suspend the carbon tax to protect Irish consumers?

Plus, as the Taoiseach prepares to travel to Washington, reports suggest he is bringing a promise of $6.1 billion in investment to the Oval Office. But with tensions escalating globally, could Ireland’s foreign direct investment advantage face new risks?

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Naoise Ó Cearúil TD, Fianna Fail

Sorca Clarke TD, Sinn Féin

Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCD

Kevin Doyle, Group Head of News, Irish Independent

Sean Bell, Military Analyst

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The panel discussed rising energy costs and calls for government intervention as concerns grow over fuel affordability.

The panel also examined the escalating Iran war and the potential consequences for global oil supply and the wider economy.

We also looked at the political implications at home, including whether President Connolly’s criticism of the conflict could add pressure on the Taoiseach ahead of his upcoming visit to the White House.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Louise Burne - Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner

James Geoghegan - Fine Gael TD

Michael Fitzmaurice - Independent Ireland TD

Dr. Oliver Browne - Lecturer in Accounting, University College Cork

Ger Hyland - President, Irish Road Haulage Association

Katy Balls, Washington Editor, The Times

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A first flight brings hope for Irish citizens stranded in the Middle East, but questions remain on how quickly everyone will return.

Plus, rising oil and fuel costs, cost-of-living pressures, and the potential impact on inflation and food prices.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Albert Dolan TD, Fianna Fáil 

Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin 

Claire Scott, Political Correspondent, The Sunday Times Ireland 

Hannah Murphy, Reporter Virgin Media News at Dublin Airport

Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at Trinity College Dublin

Tara Kangarlou, Global Affairs Journalist 

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The Middle East conflict is intensifying, with Iran targeting oil-producing neighbours and global markets rattled.

The #TonightVMTV panel discuss Trump’s five-week timeline, the EU’s stance, Ireland’s position ahead of Micheál Martin’s White House visit, and the impact of doubling gas prices on Irish consumers – including questions around potential price gouging and government intervention.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by:

Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State

Sinead Gibney TD, Social Democrats

Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, UCD

Secunder Kermani, Foreign Affairs Correspondent in Tel Aviv

Prof Aoife Foley, Chair of Net Zero Infrastructure, University of Manchester

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The country’s biggest landlord has told investors they’ll be able to raise rents by up to 25%, saying the regulatory landscape in Ireland has changed “for the better” ahead of new tenancy rules taking effect this weekend. The Taoiseach has defended the reforms — but what does it mean for renters?

The Government unveils its first National Maritime Security Strategy, aimed at tackling hybrid warfare and Russian shadow fleets, with closer cooperation that could see British and French vessels patrolling Irish waters.

And despite security concerns and calls for boycott, the FAI says it has “no choice” but to host Israel at the Aviva Stadium this October.

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by Seamus McGrath, Patricia Stephenson, Eimer McAuley, Conor Gallagher and Mark Mellett.

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A dramatic government U-turn on Special Needs Assistant cuts. Nearly 200 schools were facing potential impact — now the review is scrapped and €19 million in additional support will go ahead. What changed?

Are we facing a graduate jobs crisis as AI disrupts the labour market?

And should League of Ireland clubs lose funding over hooliganism?

Guest presenter Shane Coleman is joined by Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, Sinn Féin TD and Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty, Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte Ireland, and Daniel McDonnell, soccer correspondent with the Irish Independent.

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House prices are now more than 20% above the 2007 peak. Demand is high. Supply is short. So where does that leave would-be homeowners?

Crowds gather outside The Hoxton Hotel as a legal row over late-night DJs sparks a bigger question – is Dublin becoming a city for tourists first and residents second?

And we break down the runners and riders in the Dublin Central by-election.

With Mary Fitzpatrick, Rory Hearne and Fionnan Sheahan.

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Guest presenter Shane Coleman leads a lively Tonight Show debate. First, the minister for education pauses a controversial review of Special Needs Assistant allocations after backlash from teachers and parents fearing major cuts to classroom support. Fine Gael MEP Regina Doherty, Sinn Féin MEP Kathleen Funchion, and Irish Examiner Special Correspondent Mick Clifford share their views.

Later, Moscow hits back at Irish proposals to board sanctioned Russian vessels, calling the move “piracy,” as tensions rise over maritime security. And we ask — should Ireland’s Nations League fixtures against Israel go ahead as planned, and where should they be played?

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Why was stronger action on scrambler bikes not taken sooner?

Following Colette Fitzpatrick’s Big Interview with Siobhan Lynch, whose daughter Grace died after being struck by a scrambler in Dublin, our panel examines gaps in public safety enforcement and what changes may now follow.

And as US authorities reject appeals on behalf of Irishman Seamus Culleton, we speak to his attorney about what comes next in his detention case.

Guest presenter Richard Chambers is joined by:

• Joe Neville TD, Fine Gael 
• Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats 
• Harry McGee, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times 
• Ogor Winnie Okoye, Principal Attorney BOS Legal, representing Seamus Culleton 

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Guest presenter Richard Chambers begins tonight’s programme with the story of Seamus Culleton — an Irish citizen detained in a Texas ICE facility for five months despite having a valid US work permit and no criminal record.

Amid growing concern over the conditions he describes as “absolute hell,” there are increasing calls for Taoiseach Micheál Martin to intervene.

Joining the discussion are Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe, Labour TD Duncan Smith, journalist Aisling Moloney, and US-based immigration lawyer John Foley.

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