The Tonight Show

During his visit to the White House for the annual St. Patrick’s Day event, Taoiseach Micheál Martin hoped to highlight key issues for Ireland. But with Donald Trump in the spotlight, the conversation turned to pharma companies in Ireland and EU trade tensions.Did the Taoiseach manage to get Ireland’s concerns across? Our panel — featuring Harry Browne, Ian O'Doherty, Ben Scallan, Fine Gael MEP Maria Walsh and BBC North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher — share their insights. Plus, we reveal the results of our audience poll.

Calls to overhaul Ireland’s bail system grow louder as repeat offenders are linked to over 40,000 crimes. Is stricter policy or improved rehabilitation the answer? Plus, with Irish prisons operating at 113% capacity, is building more cells the solution? Our panel of experts weighs in. And we are Live from Washington ahead of the Taoiseach’s crucial White House visit.

Does Ireland need a DOGE? Independent Ireland propose a new Department of Efficiency, similar to the controversial U.S. model led by Elon Musk. Plus, a vote to grant speaking time to government-backing Independent TDs is delayed until after St Patrick's day. But what happens then? Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:Thomas Byrne TD, Minister of StateMichael Collins TD, Independent IrelandCaoimhe de Barra, CEO, TrócaireFionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish IndependentTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

In this episode, we discuss Trump’s pause on Ukraine aid and his trade war with Canada and Mexico. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe joins to discuss EU defence spending and Ireland’s response to tariffs, plus expert panel reaction from Washington.Join Kieran Cuddihy as he discusses the issues with:Paschal Donohoe TD, Minister for FinanceDuncan Smith TD, Labour PartyAidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy, UCDJackie King, CEO, Ibec GlobalJohn Lee, Executive Editor Irish Daily Mail & Mail on SundayTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

In this episode, we examine the urgent shortage of services for children with special needs. Plus, the political deadlock over speaking rights in the Dáil. Join Gavan Reilly as he discusses the issue with:Micheál Carrigy TD, Fine GaelClaire Kerrane TD, Sinn FeinRebecca Meehan, parent and campaignerAlan Kelly, Principal of Scoil Mhuire Naofa, Leitrim Niamh Griffin, Health Correspondent with the Irish Examiner

With Europe ramping up military spending and America shifting its stance, where does that leave Ireland? On The Tonight Show, we debate whether Ireland should strengthen its defence forces or stick to its long-standing neutrality.Joining the discussion:Fianna Fáil MEP Billy KelleherIndependent TD Catherine ConnollyIndependent Senator Tom ClonanSecurity Correspondent Cormac O’Keefe (Irish Examiner)Prof. Donnacha Ó Beacháin (DCU)

Beds in sheds – could exempting garden cabins from planning laws be a potential gamechanger? Or is it simply a kneejerk reaction to an entrenched housing crisis? And as Ireland prepares to attend a G20 summit for the first time, we discuss whether rapidly moving events in Ukraine might impact Irish neutrality. Gavan Reilly is joined in studio by:John Cummins TD, Minister of State for Local Government and PlanningConor Sheehan TD, Labour's Housing SpokespersonStephen Rae, Co-Founder, AML IntelligenceGabija Gataveckaite, Political Correspondent, Irish IndependentTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan joins Gavan Reilly in studio to discuss his response to recent knife crimes, his plans to improve garda recruitment numbers and increase prison spaces, and his new vision for tackling immigration. Also on the on the show: Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent, The Irish TimesNiall Hodgins, Vice President, GRACathryn Costello, Professor of Refugee and Migration Law, UCDTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.

In this episode, our host Gavan Reilly is joined by Seamus McGrath, Rory Hearne, Claire Scott, and Dan O'Brien, as they unpack these hot-button issues:🚨 Dáil Housing Debate🚨 Arts Council's €7m IT Project🚨 Ministerial St. Patrick's Day TripsTune in for sharp insights, lively debates, and the stories behind the headlines.