The Tonight Show

The fallout from the GAA integration row, tougher proposed citizenship rules and the political debate around Donald Trump’s visit to Ireland are among the issues discussed.Shane Coleman was joined by: Aisling Maher, Co-Chair of the National Executive Committee for the Gaelic Players Association Cora Staunton, former Mayo Footballer and Broadcaster Shane Moynihan TD, Fianna Fail Gary Gannon TD, Social Democrats Peadar Toibín TD, Aontú  Ciara O'Loughlin, Political Correspondent, The Irish Mirror 

Coalition divisions over a potential stamp duty cut for first-time buyers, tax reform and whether a second tier of Child Benefit could help tackle child poverty are among the issues discussed.Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by: John Clendennen TD, Fine Gael Rose Conway Walsh TD, Sinn Fein Mary Regan, Political Editor, The Irish Independent   Dr. Emma Howard, Senior Economics Lecturer at TU Dublin 

European Defence Ministers meet in Ireland as questions grow over the country’s limited defence capabilities and reliance on its nearest neighbour for security. With closer NATO ties also under discussion, how much pressure is Irish neutrality under?Plus, as cost-of-living pressures mount, how long can Government continue deferring carbon taxes and reversing excise cuts to shield households from rising prices?Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by: Timmy Dooley TD, Minister of State  Matt Carthy TD, Spokesperson on Justice, Sinn Fein  Suzanne Lynch, Brussels Bureau Chief, Bloomberg Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent  

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet again at the White House — has their turbulent relationship finally thawed?As wildfires rage across France and Spain, and firefighters battle blazes in Munster, is Ireland prepared for more extreme fire seasons?Plus, the All-Ireland celebrations continue in Ballyhaunis.Shane Coleman is joined by Robert Troy, Patricia Stephenson, Larry Donnelly, Naomi O’Leary and John Gibbons.

The Government has set aside €8.5 billion for tax measures and higher spending ahead of Budget 2027. But how far will that money go — and does the Government have the fiscal discipline to deliver?Plus, RTÉ's latest pay figures spark fresh debate, with executives making up nine of the broadcaster's top 10 earners.Shane Coleman is joined by Public Expenditure Minister Jack Chambers, James Geoghegan, Pearse Doherty and Dr Emma Howard.

Finance Minister Simon Harris says income tax cuts will be a priority for Budget 2027, but questions remain over whether narrowing the tax base is economically sustainable and who will benefit from a proposed savings scheme.Meanwhile, with energy prices facing renewed pressure from tensions in the Persian Gulf, we ask whether the Government is doing enough to protect households from potential winter cost shocks.Guest Presenter Fionnan Sheahan was joined by: Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist, Institute of International and European AffairsMichael Taft, Researcher, SIPTUMegan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business PostLucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor, Financial Times

Ireland’s extended heatwave has raised questions about how prepared the country is for extreme weather, as a hosepipe ban was announced, crèches closed early, roads melted and fires raged in Kerry.The panel also examined the angry exchanges in the Dáil over plans for apartments on part of the former Bessborough Mother and Baby Home site, where the remains of 859 children are still unaccounted for. Presenter Shane Coleman was joined by: John ConnollyTD, Fianna FáilSenator Laura Harmon, Labour Elaine Dunne, Chairperson, Federation of Early Childhood ProvidersProf. John Sweeney, Maynooth UniversityPatricia Carey, Special Advocate for SurvivorsCllr Terry Shannon (FF), Cork City Council 

Are scramblers and e-scooters becoming an epidemic of reckless behaviour? Can Ireland protect artists from industrial-scale AI copyright theft? And as the World Cup reaches the semi-finals… is it ever acceptable to support England?Shane Coleman was joined by: Michael Murphy TD, Fine Gael Daniel Ennis TD, Social Democrats Orla Ryan, News Reporter, The Irish Times Sarah Glennane, CEO, Screen Composers Guild of Ireland  David Keenan, Singer-songwriter Simon Tierney, Journalist