Monday with Gavan Reilly

Two months after the latest deadline passed, Ireland’s new National Children’s Hospital still has no completion date — despite 19 missed deadlines and a €2.24 billion cost to the taxpayer.Gavan Reilly is joined by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to discuss the delays, the health service and the political pressure facing government.Plus, excise cuts are set to be extended — but will begin to unwind from September 1st, before the Dáil returns from recess. With Fionnan Sheahan, Jack Horgan-Jones and Priscilla Lynch.

Housing Minister James Browne joins Gavan in studio as he faces Parliamentary Questions amid rising homelessness and ongoing pressure over Ireland’s housing crisis. We ask whether there are any signs of progress or a turning point ahead.Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has resigned as British Prime Minister, triggering political uncertainty in Westminster and raising questions over what his departure means for Irish-British relations. The panel discusses whether Andy Burnham’s path to No.10 will be contested or a coronation, and what comes next.🏛️ James Browne TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government & HeritagePlus on the panel:📰 Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent, Euronews📰 Sarah McGuinness, Journalist📰 Mark Hennessy, Ireland & Britain Editor, The Irish Tim

Australia did it first. Now the UK has followed. With a ban on social media for under-16s announced by Keir Starmer, the debate is growing over whether Ireland and the EU could be next.At the same time, hopes of a ceasefire between the US and Iran have sent oil prices tumbling, raising questions about what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could mean for the economy and politics at home.Gavan Reilly is joined by Liz Carolan, Elaine Loughlin and Cónal Thomas to discuss the stories shaping the week ahead.

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris joins Monday with Gavan Reilly for a wide-ranging interview on three of the biggest stories of the week.The Rotunda Hospital has climbed down in its dispute with Government over consultants treating private patients, with Harris responding to the hospital's legal pushback.With two opposition motions tabled in the Dáil, the FAI is expected to request a neutral venue for the Ireland vs. Israel fixture. We get the Tánaiste's latest position.Plus, with households continuing to feel the squeeze, Harris faces questions on the cost of living.Followed by analysis with Bríd Smith, Austin Hughes and Ellen Coyne.

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins Gavan in studio to discuss Daniel Ennis’s Dublin Central victory, the prospect of left unity, and whether her party is preparing for power.Plus, the panel examines the fallout for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin after disappointing by-election results - and asks what they reveal about Ireland’s shifting political landscape.And, with the IMF warning that more than 40% of Irish jobs could be impacted by AI, just how exposed is Ireland to the global tech crunch?Plus on the panel:Lisa Chambers, Director of Public Affairs at Consello and Former Fianna Fáil TDDaniel McConnell, Editor, Business PostKevin Doyle, Group Political Editor, Irish Independent

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee joined Monday with Gavan Reilly following the Israeli detention of Irish citizens in international waters, including a sister of President Catherine Connolly.Plus, on the panel: Eamon Ryan, former Green Party Leader and Minister Sarah Carey, Columnist Seán Defoe, Political Correspondent, Bauer Media