Monday with Gavan Reilly

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

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin joins Monday with Gavan Reilly to discuss the Government’s response to the cost-of-living crisis, recent protests, and spending priorities ahead of next year’s budget.Plus on the panel:Ivan Yates, BroadcasterAisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish IndependentKevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin & Founder at Ireland Thinks

The starting pistol is fired on two key by-elections in Galway West and Dublin Central — but the spotlight is on Sinn Féin.With the party topping the polls and in government in the North, Mary Lou McDonald joins Gavan Reilly amid reports of a growing mutiny within the party ranks after eight years in opposition leadership.Plus, a security scare involving Donald Trump in Washington DC, and renewed debate after Jim Glennon apologises for providing a character reference in a sexual exploitation case — should character references from TDs be scrapped altogether?With analysis from Harry McGee, Martina Devlin and Gary Murphy, breaking down the political stories shaping the week ahead.

A five-day national protest brings Ireland to a standstill — forcing the government into a €500 million fuel support package. But at what cost?Gavan Reilly examines the fallout from mass fuel protests, blocked supply lines, and growing political pressure ahead of a no-confidence vote.With no government ministers available to appear, opposition voices take centre stage as Peadar Tóibín joins the discussion.Analysis from Louise Byrne, Ronan McGreevy, Muireann Lynch and Seamus Coffey on the economic, political and moral questions facing the government.Is this crisis management — or political survival?

The Government has ruled out fuel rationing for now, but warns the current disruption could be the most significant supply shock Ireland has faced. Gavan sits down with James Lawless TD Minister for Further & Higher Education to discuss the Government's response.With analysis from Liz Carolan, Senator Tom Clonan and Kevin Doyle this is a clear, sharp look at the political decisions shaping your week.