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Europe on the edge. Violent protests in France are spreading to neighbouring countries amid growing anger over the cost of living and rising fuel prices. Could the continent be facing a winter of discontent? Gavan Reilly examines the unrest across Europe, while public sector pay talks resume in Ireland following last week's strikes. Could Micheál Martin's call for productivity gains complicate negotiations? Plus, Ukraine claims it received no advance warning from US intelligence ahead of Russian missile strikes on Kyiv. What does this mean for relations between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky? With economist David W. Higgins, Maynooth University Professor John O'Brennan and Irish Examiner Political Editor Elaine Loughlin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ireland is home to some of the world's biggest AI companies, bringing jobs and billions in corporation tax. But can the Government champion artificial intelligence while also regulating it? Gavan Reilly is joined by AI Minister Niamh Smyth to discuss Ireland's AI strategy, the threat to jobs and concerns over an AI economic bubble. Plus, around 300,000 public sector workers are set to strike on Wednesday despite last-minute talks being offered by the Government. What disruption could schools, hospitals and courts face? With analysis from Alan Smeaton, Eileen Culloty, Chris Donoghue and Deirdre Barry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just hours to go until Budget 2027. What will the Government’s tax changes and cost-of-living supports mean for your pocket — and would Sinn Féin spend more? Plus, with public sector strike action looming, can a new pay deal be reached? And following Deepfake Ireland, we examine the growing threat of AI-generated image abuse and whether new laws can stop it. Gavan Reilly is joined by Pearse Doherty, Kevin Callinan, Sinéad Ryan, Noeline Blackwell, Eoghan Cleary and Ciara O’Brien. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tensions continue to rise on the Garvaghy Road as protestors prepare for a second night blocking a disputed Orange Order parade. With calls for calm, what does the standoff mean for the future of Stormont? Plus, fresh warnings of renewed fuel protests as prices remain high and Budget 2027 approaches. Will the Government take the demands seriously? And our panel examines the fallout from one of the most controversial Irish football fixtures in recent history. The panel: 📰 Fionnán Sheahan, Ireland Editor, Irish Independent 📰 Megan O’Brien, Political Reporter, Business Post 🎓 Aidan Regan, Professor of Political Economy at UCD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is AI coming for our jobs - and what could it do to the global economy? Gavan Reilly and the panel confront the big questions around the AI boom, from its impact on everyday life to whether or not its actually making customer service worse... Plus, a warning for winter: could rising fuel costs and inflation deliver another shock for households and businesses as pressure builds on Europe’s energy supply? On the panel: Liz Carolan, Tech and Democracy Journalist  Peter Brown, Managing Director, Baggot Investment Partners  Charlie Taylor, Technology and Innovation Editor, Business Post Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour leader Ivana Bacik joins Gavan in studio to discuss Donald Trump’s comments on Irish unity, the future of the United Irish Left and the fallout from his visit. Our panel also looks ahead to the Taoiseach’s meeting with UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham and the growing independence debate across the UK. Plus, oil prices spike again as a Saudi pipeline shutdown rattles global markets. On the panel: 📰 Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, UCD 📰 Cormac Lucey, Economics Columnist with the Sunday Times 📰 Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor, Irish Examiner Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is the Government changing Ireland’s citizenship rules - and is politics driving the shift? We examine the immigration debate at the Fianna Fáil think-in, the proposed citizenship changes, and what the far-right AfD’s breakthrough in Germany could mean for politics across Europe. On the panel: Lisa Chambers: Former Fianna Fáil TD Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics  Kevin Doyle, Executive Editor at INM Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Tusla chairperson and Labour leader Pat Rabbitte joins the panel to discuss the politics of youth intervention measures in the wake of the M9 tragedy. Plus, with Budget 2027 set to reverse excise cuts and defer carbon taxes, we ask whether Government should continue using Ireland’s corporate tax windfall to shield households and businesses from price shocks — and whether history could be repeating itself. On the panel: Pat Rabbitte, Former government minister & Tusla Chairperson  Ian Kehoe, Co-Founder, The Currency  Christina Finn, Political Editor, The Journal  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As new data shows a 32% rise in wrong-way driving incidents on Irish motorways, pressure is mounting on TikTok and other social media platforms following the fatal M9 crash. With a rush for new laws to support Garda enforcement in the short-term, are we overlooking longer-term interventions needed in the social context of extreme risk-taking behaviour?  And Dail Recall: Friday will see an early return from summer break so that planned excise duty increases can be postponed. With an ongoing volatile geopolitical situation, just how much longer can the Government continue like this? And is protecting themselves politically coming before a more permanent solution?  Guest present John Lee was joined by:   Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner   Alison O'Connor, Journalist  Barra Roantree, Assistant Professor of Economics at TCD   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the fatal M9 crash, Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan has pledged new pursuit training for Gardaí. We ask when it will begin and whether it could have an impact on dangerous driving. Plus, the rise of dangerous driving videos posted for social media ‘likes’ — and why platforms are struggling to remove them. And with fuel prices approaching €2 a litre, will the Government bring forward plans to restore fuel excise cuts? Plus, on the panel: John Joe O’Connell Vice President, GRA Jack Horgan-Jones, Political Correspondent, The Irish Times Aisling Moloney, Political Reporter, Irish Independent Paul Quinn, News Correspondent, Virgin Media News Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest presenter John Lee was joined by journalist Paul Williams to discuss Daniel Kinahan’s extradition from the UAE and his first night in Portlaoise Prison. Naomi O’Leary and Daniel McConnell also examined the political fallout from the chaos on the Spanish-Moroccan border, while pressure mounts on FIFA president Gianni Infantino to step down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street promising a 10-year plan and a “circuit-breaker” for UK politics after becoming Britain’s seventh Prime Minister in a decade. Gavan Reilly examines what Burnham’s premiership could mean for Ireland, while also asking whether the Government should spend or save ahead of the Budget — and how much of the proposed €7.7 billion package is really available. Plus, can a new ban on e-scooters for under-18s actually be enforced? With Paul Johnston, Mary Regan and Kevin Cunningham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tale of two plants. Hundreds of jobs hang in the balance at Aughinish Alumina as possible EU sanctions loom over the Limerick refinery, while Intel promises several hundred new jobs after investing €5 billion in Leixlip. Gavan Reilly asks what happens to Aughinish Alumina and its workers if Brussels acts — and whether Ireland is becoming even more reliant on US tech as Europe moves in the opposite direction. With Kevin Doyle, Noelle O’Connell, Harry Browne and Mayor of Limerick John Moran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins Gavan to discuss another strong month of corporation tax receipts has boosted the Government’s finances ahead of Budget 2027, but a looming threat of public sector industrial action remains. Plus, what does Ireland’s EU Presidency mean for its political priorities - and is FIFA’s integrity under pressure after fresh controversy involving the USA team? 🏛️ Jack Chambers TD, Minister for Public Expenditure Plus on the panel: 📰 Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent, Irish Examiner 🎧 Elaine Burke, For Tech's Sake Podcast 📈 Kate English, Chief Economist, Deloitte Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two months after the latest deadline passed, Ireland’s new National Children’s Hospital still has no completion date — despite 19 missed deadlines and a €2.24 billion cost to the taxpayer. Gavan Reilly is joined by Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill to discuss the delays, the health service and the political pressure facing government. Plus, excise cuts are set to be extended — but will begin to unwind from September 1st, before the Dáil returns from recess. With Fionnan Sheahan, Jack Horgan-Jones and Priscilla Lynch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.