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The Tonight Show

Virgin Media Originalswww.virginmediatelevision.ie

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.


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Episodes

Tuesday 12th Oct 2021 - Budget 2022 Debate and Analysis

Claire Brock is joined by Minister Michael McGrath, Mairéad Farrell TD, Ged Nash TD, Senator Regina Doherty, Catherine Murphy TD, Dan O’Brien, John Lee and Enda Brady. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 12, 202148 minSeason 9Ep. 12

Thursday 23rd Sept 2021- Mica Redress Scheme, Rise in Cybercrime, Weekly Review

Claire Brock is joined by Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue, Joe McHugh TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD, Feilim Henry, Detective Chief Superintendent Paul Cleary, Harry McGee, Kate O’Connell, & Catherine Sanz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 202146 minSeason 9Ep. 2

27th July - Guests: Amanda Ferguson, Ultan Power, Frances O’Hagan, Michael Deane, Jimmy Fay, Emer Higgins TD, Daniel McConnell.

The Tonight Show hits the road to explore how Ireland is coping with Covid on both sides of the border. Claire Brock will host from Belfast, where she will speak to medical professionals, business owners and journalists about what Northern Ireland is doing differently to the Republic, and whether it is working. Gavan Reilly is in Studio in Dublin for the latest developments, as Cabinet meets to discuss how many people will be allowed at weddings from August and the latest on the vaccine rollout....

Jul 27, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 86

July 22nd - Guests: Evelyn Cusack, Cathal Crowe, Louise O'Reilly, Ciara Phelan, Paul Colgan, Kieran Pender, Sinead O'Carroll, Peter Kelly.

Head of forecasting with Met Éireann, Evelyn Cusack joins us for the latest on the heatwave as two people tragically lose their lives in drowning accidents. The number of Covid-19 cases related to overseas travel has increased "very sharply", Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Sinn Féin TD Louise O’Reilly and Political Correspondent at The Irish Mirror, Ciara Phelan will be here to discuss. Davy Stockbrokers sold for €600m in three part deal, Economics Correspondent Paul Colgan will have the latest. O...

Jul 23, 202142 minSeason 8Ep. 84

July 19th - Guests: Paul Quinn, Siobhan O’Donnell, Senator Timmy Dooley, Darren O’Rourke, Dr Gabriel Scally, Alan O’Reilly, Dr Cara Augustenborg.

The tourism industry awaits an uptick in business as restrictions on non-essential international travel ease, but cases are high with warnings that the next few weeks will be a “bumpy ride” with the delta variant. Paul Quinn is live in Spain, and we have Siobhan O’Donnell from Dublin Airport. Senator Timmy Dooley and Sinn Fein TD Darren O’Rourke join us in studio to discuss Meanwhile England removes all its final Covid restrictions, despite a surge of cases and the Prime Minister self-isolating....

Jul 19, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 82

July 14th - Guests: Dr Illona Duffy, Lisa Chambers, Michael McNamara TD, Allison Morris, Kieran File, Razan Ibraheem

Confusion continues over new rules for indoor drinking and dining as Dáil debates how it will work and NPHET advises it's safer not to bring children to indoor dining. And later in the programme British Government announces plans to end all prosecutions relating to the Troubles, we'll have the latest as victims families and Irish Government oppose the move . ​ Are you spending over 30% of your pay on rent? Report reveals harsh realities of housing market and is it time to clamp down on social me...

Jul 14, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 83

July 13th - Guests: Mark McGowan, Adrian Weckler, Neale Richmond, Norah Casey, Paul Colgan, Jen Hogan. ,

As digital certificates begin to drop into inboxes, the hospitality sector meets with the government to iron out indoor dining details. We have a special report on how the retail sector is coping after a turbulent year, and with indoor summer camps now not permitted, we ask what options parents have to keep their kids entertained. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 72

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 07, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 81

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 t...

Jul 06, 202146 minSeason 8Ep. 80
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