The Tonight Show

As the Eurovision Song Contest nears, RTÉ boss Kevin Bakhurst calls for a rethink on Israel’s participation, citing the war in Gaza. We’re joined by Fianna Fáil TD Malcolm Byrne, Social Democrats TD Rory Hearne and Irish Independent political correspondent Gabija Gataveckaite, alongside former Eurovision winner Charlie McGettigan.Also tonight – the government scrambles to find a new housing tsar after Brendan McDonagh steps away, and the Uisce Éireann funding row resurfaces. Ian Lawlor of Roundtower Capital weighs in.Plus – Cork and Waterford camogie teams make a stand on their right to wear shorts in Saturday’s Munster Final.

Host Gavan Reilly is joined by John Moran, Limerick’s first elected mayor, to reflect on his first year in office and his big housing plans.Then, political tensions rise over claims of phantom funding for Uisce Éireann — is Ireland’s housing supply being held back by infrastructure limits?Plus, live to the Vatican as cardinals prepare to elect the next Pope.Guests:🏛️ John Moran, Mayor of Limerick🏛️ Barry Ward TD, Fine Gael🏛️ Conor Sheehan TD, Labour Housing Spokesperson📰 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Mirror🌍 Richard Chambers, News Correspondent, live from Vatican City#TonightVMTV #HousingCrisis #IrishPolitics #VaticanConclave #LimerickMayor

In this episode of The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:The first chapter of Trump’s second term brought executive orders, falling approval ratings and economic turbulence. Yet the US President still holds firm control at home and abroad — and remains revered by his base. So what should Ireland and the world expect next?Guests:Katty Kay, BBC US Special Correspondent & Host of The Rest is Politics USMark Little, Journalist and Tech Entrepreneur  Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist, Sunday Times (Ireland)Hannah McCarthy, Middle East-based Journalist  Cal Thomas, Syndicated ColumnistCaro Kinsella, Irish US-based Immigration Lawyer

In this episode of The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:🚨 Ireland's new housing 'tsar' - Government's latest proposal to tackle Ireland's housing crisis. 🚨 Kneecap under fire - UK politicians target the Northern Irish rap group over comments made about Tory MPs.🚨 Falling tourism numbers - CSO data shows a sharp drop in those visiting Ireland, however, industry representatives are disputing the figures. Guests:Martin Daly TD, Fianna FailMairéad Farrell, Sinn FéinSarah McGuinness, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mirror Mark Paul, London Correspondent, Irish TimesEoghan O’Mara Walsh, CEO, Irish Tourism Industry Federation #TheTonightShow

In this episode of The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy:🚨 From Malahide to Skibbereen — new figures expose Ireland’s hidden wealth divide. Are rural communities being left behind?🚨 Plus — the referendum that never was. What happened to Fine Gael’s pledge to give Irish citizens abroad a vote in presidential elections?🚨 And with Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts shaking global aid efforts, is Ireland doing enough to protect development funding?Guests: Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for Diaspora and Aid Michael Fitzmaurice TD, Independent Ireland Dr Karina Doorley, Associate Research Professor, ESRI#TheTonightShow

As Pope Francis is laid to rest in a simple wooden casket — a modest affair, in keeping with a humility that defined his papacy — we ask: what legacy does he leave behind? Over 12 years, Francis challenged tradition, spoke out for the poor, and confronted global issues from climate change to migration. But will the next Pope continue his reformist path, or mark a return to traditional values?Joining us for this in-depth debate are Jesuit theologian Gerry O’Hanlon, theologian and lecturer Gina Menzies, commentator with Gript Media Laura Perrins, and Alison O’Connor, columnist with the Sunday Times.Plus: as teachers struggle to afford life in the capital, we examine growing calls for a #DublinAllowance — should educators be paid more to work in the city?#TheTonightShow

On this episode of #TonightVMTV – House prices have surged to nearly 20% above their 2007 pre-crash peak, fuelling affordability fears.Meanwhile, the Government’s climate plan is under fire for falling short of key targets — but who should pick up the "tab"? Plus, with plans to increase the minimum wage now paused, questions remain over whether low-paid workers will once again bear the brunt of global economic instability.Joining Kieran Cuddihy on the panel:Billy Kelleher MEP, Fianna FáilPaul Murphy TD, People Before Profit - SolidarityDaniel McConnell, Editor, Business Post

On this episode of #TonightVMTV – The Government is set to shelve minimum wage plans and other worker benefits like extra paid sick leave, as it aims to shield the economy from a possible economic storm. We ask is there a divide emerging again in the treatment of private and public sector workers? We look at the cost of a United Ireland with a new survey showing a growing difference in living standards north and south of the border. Plus rise of the machines, we investigate the growing AI creep across your data and privacy and ask are the robots also coming for your job?Joining Kieran Cuddihy on the panel:Colm Brophy TD, Minister of StatePeadar Tóibin, TD, Leader AontúMick Clifford, Special Correspondent Irish ExaminerElaine Burke, For Tech's Sake Podcast 

On this episode of #TonightVMTV – As the global trade war heats up, we speak to Tánaiste Simon Harris following his tense meeting with Donald Trump’s Commerce Secretary in Washington. With the EU hitting back with counter-tariffs, what’s at stake for Irish jobs, wages, and pensions as recession fears grow?We get live reaction from Brussels and assess Trump’s turbulent first 80 days in office.Plus, Kerry councillors push back against new government restrictions on Airbnb lettings in small rural towns – is it a necessary clampdown or an overreach?