The Tonight Show

The Tonight Show Presidential Debate: Connolly, Humphreys & Gavin Face Off

Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, Fine Gael’s Heather Humphreys and Fianna Fáil’s Jim Gavin go head-to-head in the first major TV debate of the presidential election. In this special edition of The Tonight Show, the three candidates outline their visions for Ireland’s future, challenge each other’s policies, and set the tone for the campaign ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 24 September - Three Candidates, Trump’s Tirade & The Vape Debate

Ireland’s presidential election is down to just three candidates — the fewest since 1990. Is the system concentrating too much power in too few hands? Minister of State and Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae, Labour TD Marie Sherlock, and Virgin Media News Political Correspondent Gavan Reilly join the debate.Meanwhile, fallout continues from Donald Trump’s explosive speech at the UN General Assembly, with Zara King, Virgin Media News Correspondent, reporting live from New York.And as Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill pushes new legislation to clamp down on single-use vapes, the panel asks: will a ban really work, or just push demand underground? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 23 September - Áras Race Heats Up, Workers Locked Out of Housing & Trump at the UN

With presidential nominations closing, the election debate intensifies. Fianna Fáil TD Séamus McGrath, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin, Fine Gael TD Joe Neville, and Aontú Leader Peadar Tóibín — backing independent hopeful Maria Steen — set out their positions as the race for the Áras heats up.On housing, Séamus McGrath and Eoin Ó Broin are joined by Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner, to discuss warnings from the State’s affordable housing chair that over two thirds of workers are priced out of the market.And later, Mick Clifford returns to analyse US President Donald Trump’s address to the United Nations General Assembly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wednesday 17 September - Rising Costs & Rising Threats

On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: The Dáil returns with the budget now firmly in sight, and opposition TDs are hitting out over the removal of energy credits amid spiralling costs. Meanwhile, the Ceann Comhairle is calling for a cross-party legislative response to growing threats against politicians, including attacks on the Tánaiste’s family. We unpack what measures might be proposed and what this means for both politics and public confidence.Plus, Donald Trump's UK state visit.🏛️ Niall Collins TD, Minister of State, Department of Justice🏛️ Matt Carthy TD, Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson📰 Louise Burne, Political Correspondent, Irish Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tuesday 16 September - Blackface, Ballots & The Bombardment of Gaza

On The Tonight Show with Kieran Cuddihy: Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns faces a tough return to the office after photos emerged of deputy Eoin Hayes in blackface at a Halloween party 16 years ago. Meanwhile, independent presidential hopeful Gareth Sheridan secures the green light in Tipperary thanks to a rogue Fine Gael councillor. Plus, the UN releases a devastating report accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza🏛️ Paula Butterly TD, Fine Gael🏛️ Jennifer Whitmore TD, Social Democrats📰 John Lee, Executive Editor, Irish Daily Mail Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.