Monday with Gavan Reilly

As new data shows a 32% rise in wrong-way driving incidents on Irish motorways, pressure is mounting on TikTok and other social media platforms following the fatal M9 crash. With a rush for new laws to support Garda enforcement in the short-term, are we overlooking longer-term interventions needed in the social context of extreme risk-taking behaviour? And Dail Recall: Friday will see an early return from summer break so that planned excise duty increases can be postponed. With an ongoing volatile geopolitical situation, just how much longer can the Government continue like this? And is protecting themselves politically coming before a more permanent solution? Guest present John Lee was joined by:  Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner  Alison O'Connor, Journalist Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at TCD  

Guest presenter John Lee was joined by journalist Paul Williams to discuss Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from the UAE and his first night in Portlaoise Prison.Naomi O’Leary and Daniel McConnell also examined the political fallout from the chaos on the Spanish-Moroccan border, while pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down.

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising a 10-year plan and a “circuit-breaker” for UK politics after becoming Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade.Gavan Reilly examines what Burnham’s premiership could mean for Ireland, while also asking whether the Government should spend or save ahead of the Budget — and how much of the proposed €7.7 billion package is really available.Plus, can a new ban on e-scooters for under-18s actually be enforced?With Paul Johnston, Mary Regan and Kevin Cunningham.

A tale of two plants. Hundreds of jobs hang in the balance at Aughinish Alumina as possible EU sanctions loom over the Limerick refinery, while Intel promises several hundred new jobs after investing €5 billion in Leixlip.Gavan Reilly asks what happens to Aughinish Alumina and its workers if Brussels acts — and whether Ireland is becoming even more reliant on US tech as Europe moves in the opposite direction.With Kevin Doyle, Noelle O’Connell, Harry Browne and Mayor of Limerick John Moran.

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Gavan to discuss another strong month of corporation tax receipts has boosted the Government’s finances ahead of Budget 2027, but a looming threat of public sector industrial action remains.Plus, what does Ireland’s EU Presidency mean for its political priorities - and is FIFA’s integrity under pressure after fresh controversy involving the USA team?🏛️ Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public ExpenditurePlus on the panel:📰 Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner🎧 Elaine Burke, For Tech's Sake Podcast📈 Kate English, Chief Economist, Deloitte Ireland

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.