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Monday with Gavan Reilly

Virgin Media Television
Ireland
Sinn Féin
Fianna Fáil
Social Democrats
Energy Prices
Israeli Detentions In International Waters
National Children's Hospital
Social Media Ban
Andy Burnham
Energy Policy
Energy Crisis In Ireland
Fuel Protests
Media Coverage
RTÉ
European Union
Occupied Territories Bill
Middle East Conflict
Artificial Intelligence
United Kingdom
Public Sector Pay

A sharp, agenda-setting look at the week in politics. Each episode, Gavan Reilly breaks down the stories shaping Ireland and beyond — from housing and health to crime and global affairs — with expert guests and real debate.

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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 aski... more

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 hap... more

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, ... more

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 M... more

Housing Minister James Browne joins Gavan in studio as he faces Parliamentary Questions amid rising homelessness and ongoing pressure over Ireland’s housing crisis. We ask whether there are any signs of progress or a turning point ahead.

Meanwhile, ... more

Australia did it first. Now the UK has followed. With a ban on social media for under-16s announced by Keir Starmer, the debate is growing over whether Ireland and the EU could be next.

At the same time, hopes of a ceasefire between the US and Iran ... more

Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris joins Monday with Gavan Reilly for a wide-ranging interview on three of the biggest stories of the week.

The Rotunda Hospital has climbed down in its dispute with Government over consultants treating pr... more

Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns joins Gavan in studio to discuss Daniel Ennis’s Dublin Central victory, the prospect of left unity, and whether her party is preparing for power.

Plus, the panel examines the fallout for Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin... more

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Recent Guests

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UK's former ambassador to Ireland, head of the Irish Universities Association
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Episode: Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister: What It Means for Ireland
Mary Regan
Political editor
Irish Independent
Episode: Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister: What It Means for Ireland
Kevin Cunningham
Lecturer in politics
Technological University Dublin (TUD); pollster at Ireland Thinks
Episode: Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister: What It Means for Ireland
John Moran
Mayor of Limerick
Limerick City and County Council
Episode: Aughinish Alumina Jobs at Risk as Intel Invests €5bn in Ireland
Jack Chambers
Minister for Public Expenditure
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Episode: Government Finances, EU Presidency & Trump’s FIFA Intervention
Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
Minister for Health (guest)
Department of Health, Ireland
Episode: Children’s Hospital Delays & Fuel Supports: Government Under Pressure
Jack Horgan-Jones
Political correspondent with The Irish Times
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Episode: Children’s Hospital Delays & Fuel Supports: Government Under Pressure
Priscilla Lynch
Clinical editor with The Medical Independent
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Episode: Children’s Hospital Delays & Fuel Supports: Government Under Pressure
Liz Carolan
Tech and democracy journalist
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Episode: Social Media Ban for Under-16s: Will Ireland Follow the UK?

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Holly Cairns Interview, The Left’s Momentum & Ireland’s AI Exposure
Q: What role do transfers play in your strategy, and how do you view the left-left transfers between parties like Labour, Greens, and Sinn Féin?
Cairns explains that transfers are a critical part of building a left coalition, noting that the party has seen transfer patterns that strengthen the left, while acknowledging the complexities and the need for continued collaboration and stronger alignment to avoid vote-splitting.
Holly Cairns Interview, The Left’s Momentum & Ireland’s AI Exposure
Q: Would the Social Democrats want to lead a leftist government, or is leading a government a long-term aspiration that requires broader coalition-building?
Cairns states that 100% the party would want to lead a leftist government if possible, stressing the party's ambition to grow, win more TDs, and influence the next program for government, while acknowledging the need for coalition dynamics and securing a strong mandate.
Holly Cairns Interview, The Left’s Momentum & Ireland’s AI Exposure
Q: Why do you think your party proved popular in the by-elections and attracted transfers from voters who might have supported others on the left?
Cairns responds that voters are looking for an alternative to the governing parties and that Social Democrats offer straight talk, concrete policies, and solutions, including plans for public childcare and state involvement in construction, which resonates with voters beyond traditional party lines.
Is Micheál Martin really safe as FF leader?
Q: Is Micheál Martin actually retaining the confidence of his party tonight?
Panelists suggest he remains in place but faced with ongoing rumblings; some recall past leadership challenges and question whether there is a clear successor, implying the situation is fragile and evolving rather than settled.
Government Energy Measures: Will They Go Far Enough for Irish Households?
Q: Do you think everyday motorists can sustain diesel costs around two euros a litre?
The minister accepts the challenge, saying the government will bring relief as much as possible but emphasizes the need for a sustainable, longer-term approach and a focus on reforming the heating model to reduce future exposure.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Monday

What is Monday about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced, issue-driven show that dissects Irish politics and its global context through sharp panel discussions and one-on-one interviews. Across recent episodes, the focus spans budgetary decisions, energy policy, health system challenges, infrastructure delays, and regulatory debates, all anchored by a host who guides conversations with guest experts, politicians, and journalists. The program often threads local governance with European and international developments, offering practical implications for policymakers, business leaders, and informed voters seeking clarity on how political moves translate into everyday costs and opportunities. A standout pattern is the blend of hard policy detail (funding envelopes, energy measures, hosp... more

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