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A sharp look at the major stories shaping Ireland and the world, led by Kieran Cuddihy and a panel of guests.Expect thoughtful analysis and robust discussion on the country’s only independent TV current affairs programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 7, 2021 • 46min
July 7th - Guests: Dr Christine Tait-Burkard, Malcolm Byrne, Dr Knut Moe, Ann Piggot, Sinead Ryan, Geraldine Herbert, Jackie Spain.
n the UK, Labour Leader Kier Starmer warns of a "summer of chaos" - is Ireland at risk of the same? The Digital Green Cert could open way to foreign holidays but to book or not to book, that is the question! And later - Ireland falling far short of electric vehicle targets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 46min
July 6th - Guests: Richard Chambers, Dr Denis McCauley, Dara Calleary, Kathleen Funchion, Richard Hogan, Caroline Reidy, Andrea Brannigan
eople who are fully vaccinated will receive their EU Digital Covid Certificates next week, under plans being finalised by the Government. Fianna Fáil TD Dara Calleary and Sinn Féin TD Kathleen Funchion will be here in studio to discuss.The Irish Medical Organisation's Chair of the GP council, Dr Denis McCauley will discuss the rising COVID-19 rates in Donegal.Will the future of the work week include a four-day week, Managing Director of the HR Suite, Caroline Reidy and Clinical Director of the Therapy Institute and Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Richard Hogan will discuss the pros and cons to the potential new work week.And later, Andrea Brannigan, the mother of murdered Irish woman Danielle McLaughlin will be here to explain why she cannot travel to India for the resumption of the chief suspect’s trial because of the pandemic and why no video link has been offered to her. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2021 • 45min
July 5th - Guests: Paul Murphy TD, Alan Farrell TD, Cathal Molloy, Ciara Phelan, Kingston Mills, Larry Donnelly.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the potential for vaccine certs for the opening of hospitality and events, and the vaccination progress in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2021 • 46min
June 30th - Guests: Barry Ward, Michael Healy Rae TD, Clare Austick, Donal O’Keefe, Naomi O’Leary, Sarah Durcan, Mairead Toibin.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the ongoing fallout after the delay in opening indoor dining, the impact a vaccination cert might have on young people and we also continue with our Dublin Bay South byelection debates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 29, 2021 • 47min
June 30th - Guests: Zara King, Barry Cowen TD, Roisin Shortall TD, Adrian Cummins, Michael O’Donovan, Paul Moynagh, Peter Power.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the decisions from the Government regarding outdoor dining after the advice from NPHET said only vaccinated people could access indoor dining. Plus later on we talk to Unicef about their Get a Vaccine, Give a Vaccine program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2021 • 47min
June 29th - Guests: Daniel McConnell, Gavan Reilly, Brigid Purcell, Claire Byrne, Conal Mac Coille, Paul Treyvaud, Rory Hearne, Sam McConkey.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the decisions from the Government regarding outdoor dining after the advice from NPHET. Plus later on we continue our Dublin Bay South debates and discuss the raging Irish housing market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 22, 2021 • 46min
June 22nd - Guests: Deirdre Conroy, James Geoghegan, Bill Tormey, Verona Murphy TD, David Gough, Gavan Reilly.
Matt is joined by two candidates from the Dublin Bay South byelection as we discuss the concerns over the delta variant, the national maternity hospital and housing. Later we’re joined by GAA ref David Gough on the importance of gay people being supported in sport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2021 • 46min
June 21st - Guests: Orlaith Condon, Josepha Madigan TD, Adrian Cummins, Gerard Barry, Catherine Murphy, Pat Leahy.
Claire is joined by guests to discuss the calls for clarity over rules on outdoor drinking, potential for international travel and what will the summer look like when it comes to gigs and festivals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 17, 2021 • 46min
June 17th - Guests: Regina Doherty, Matt Carthy TD, Jim Wells, Amanda Ferguson, Liam Herrick, Brian Rushe
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the late resignation of DUP leader Edwin Poots after just 20 days in office. Plus we take a look at proposed new Garda powers surrounding access to technology devices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2021 • 47min
June 16th - Guests: Lynn Boylan, Ivana Bacik, Cathal Crowe TD, Tomás Ryan, Neil McDonnell, Dr Ian Robertson.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss antigen testing and the appearance of NPHET before the transport committee, plus we take a first look at the Dublin Bay South bye-election. Later on we’re joined by Dr Ian Robertson to discuss the return of people to work and offices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


