The Tonight Show
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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.
Episodes
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Jan 19, 2021 • 46min
January 18th - Guests: Ossian Smyth TD, Roisin Shortall, Pete Lunn, Eamon Dunphy, Anthony Staines and Nina Byrnes.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the vaccine rollout as leftover vaccines were given to the family of hospital staff. Later, Minister for State Ossian Smyth and Social Democrats co-leader Roisin Shortall debate mandatory quarantine for international visitors to Ireland. Plus, Eamon Dunphy on how he's been coping in lockdown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2021 • 46min
January 14th - Guests: Colm Burke TD, Holly Cairns, Angelina Hynes, Paul Quinn, Aoife McLysaght, Phil Ni Sheaghdha.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the hospital crisis with insight from the INMO's Phil Ni Sheaghdha. Later, Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns joins us to discuss the report on the Mother and Baby Homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 14, 2021 • 46min
January 14th - Guests: Minister for State Anne Rabbitte TD, James Gallen, Dr Jack Lambert, Joan Burton, Lorcan Nyhan, Anne Harris, Gabrielle Colleran, Nadia Romero.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the state apology after the report from the commission on the Mother and Baby Homes, the Covid crisis in hospitals, and Donald Trump Being impeached for the second time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2021 • 46min
12th – Minister Darragh O’Brien, Catherine Corless, Fionn Davenport, Richard Boyd Barrett TD, Kate O'Connell & Paul Quinn
As harrowing details emerge from the final report of the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes, Historian Catherine Coreless will join us live on Skype as well as journalist Fionn Davenport and People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett to share their own personal experiences.Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien will be live in studio to give his reactions to the report as well as how he aims to solve Ireland’s housing crisis, and the government’s aim to vaccinate 700,000 people by the end of March.Pharmacist Kate O’Connell will also be live in studio on the role community pharmacists might play in the roll-out scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 12, 2021 • 46min
January 11th - Tony Fitzpatrick, Susan Lohan, Dr David Tasney, Prof Shane Higgins, Tom Clonan, Angelina Hynes, Ciara Reilly
Ciara is joined by various guests to discuss the vaccine rollout, the leaked report on Mother & Baby Homes, the closure of Special Education schools and tips on remote learning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2020 • 47min
December 17th - Guests: Paschal Donohoe TD, Luke O'Neill, Sinead O'Carroll, Diarmaid Ferriter, Adrian Cummins.
Matt is joined by the Minister for Finance as new restrictions beckon before we've even reached Christmas. Plus, a selection of guests joins us to analyse the year that's gone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 16, 2020 • 45min
December 15th - Guests: Tony O'Brien, Sean Kyne, David Cullinane, Dr Nicola Herron, Jenny De Saulles.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss when vaccines will be rolled out in Ireland, the worrying COVID numbers in Northern Ireland, and the Taoiseach's controversial comments that the banks weren't bailed out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 15, 2020 • 47min
December 15th - Guests: Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD, Roisin Shorthall TD, Kate O'Connell, Pete Lunn, Niall Conroy.
Ciara is joined by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD to discuss the Governments plan for the vaccine rollout, managing the pandemic, Brexit, and his party's performance in the polls. Later on we'll be joined by guests to discuss the issues of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2020 • 46min
December 10th - Guests: Dr Colm Henry, Sinead Ryan, Kieran O'Donnell TD, Gavan Reilly, Anthony Staines, Tom Flavin, Thomas Byrne TD.
Matt is joined by guests to discuss the post-Brexit trade deal talks, the current COVID numbers, and the need for restraint in celebrations after the All Ireland Hurling Final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 10, 2020 • 47min
December 9th - Guests: Matt Carthy, Malcolm Byrne, Lucinda Creighton, Aoife McLysaght, Shona Murray, Ella Whelan, Eoghan Corry.
Ciara is joined by guests to discuss: last ditch Brexit trade deal talks, backlash after pay rise for judges, and the vaccine rollout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
